Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year) 2027 is on Thursday, 15 April 2027.

Confirmed

Published by a named source, listed below.

Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year) 2026 was on Wednesday, 15 April 2026. The next one is above.

At a glance

Type: Restricted (optional) holiday: offices stay open
Date: Thursday, 15 April 2027
Source: Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India: holidays for Central Government offices in 2027 (O.M. 12/2/2023-JCA, 16 July 2026)

Whether offices, banks and schools close depends on the employer or the local authority. The source has the details.

The first day of Boishakh, the Bengali new year.

Also known as Poila Baisakh, Pohela Baishakh, Noboborsho, Bengali New Year.

Date	Source
2027
Thursday, 15 April 2027	India: Central Government holidaysRestricted (optional) holidayCentral Government holidays
2026
Wednesday, 15 April 2026	India: Central Government holidaysRestricted (optional) holidayCentral Government holidays

Is the Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year) 2027 date confirmed?

Confirmed. Published by a named source, listed below.

What else falls on Thursday, 15 April 2027?

Rama Navami, Bohag Bihu, Navami, Swaminarayan Jayanti (Hari Nom).

Where does the Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year) date come from?

One named source: India: Central Government holidays. Each is linked under Sources.

Can I add Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year) to my calendar?

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