Pohela Boishakh 2025 Confirmed for April 15 as Bengali New Year Approaches

The Sankranti moment marking the transition into the new year will occur at 3:30 AM on April 14, with celebrations steeped in cultural and historical traditions set to follow.

Pohela Boishakh, also known as Poila Baisakh or Noboborsho, will be celebrated on April 15, 2025, marking the Bengali New Year.
The Sankranti moment, signifying the solar transition into the month of Boishakh, occurs at 3:30 AM on April 14, according to Drik Panchang.
The festival has deep historical roots, with the Bengali calendar attributed to King Shoshangko's reign around 594 CE, later adapted during Mughal Emperor Akbar's rule.
Traditions include prayers for prosperity, festive meals, wearing new clothes, decorating homes with alpona, and traders opening new account books known as Haal Khaata.
Celebrations unite Bengali communities across Bangladesh and Indian states like West Bengal, Assam, and Tripura, emphasizing shared cultural heritage and renewal.