Are you looking for the Bengali Calendar September 2026 (বাংলা ক্যালেন্ডার সেপ্টেম্বর ২০২৬)? You have come to exactly the right place. September 2026 is one of the most culturally and spiritually vibrant months in the Bengali calendar year. It brings the joyful midnight celebration of Janmashtami, the beloved Teachers’ Day honouring Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the grand arrival of Lord Ganesha on Ganesh Chaturthi, and the deeply Bengali festival of Vishwakarma Puja — a day when workshops, factories, and artisans across the state come alive with devotional energy.
But September 2026 holds an even deeper significance for Bengali families — it is the month when the air begins to carry the first subtle hint of Durga Puja approaching on the horizon. The rains of Shrabon slowly give way to the gentler weather of Bhadro, the festival preparations begin, and every Bengali heart starts to stir with that unique, indescribable anticipation that only Durga Puja can create. This complete guide to the September 2026 Bangla Calendar with holidays covers every important date, festival, and bank holiday so you can plan your month with complete joy and confidence.
How to Download Bengali Calendar September 2026 PDF
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Bengali Calendar September 2026 – Complete Holidays & Festivals Table
Here is the complete, organized, day-by-day list of all holidays, festivals, and important observances for the September 2026 Bangla Calendar.
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival Name |
|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2026 | Friday | Janmashtami (Krishna Janmashtami) |
| September 5, 2026 | Saturday | Teachers’ Day |
| September 12, 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday (Bank Holiday) |
| September 14, 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| September 17, 2026 | Thursday | Vishwakarma Puja (Kanya Sankranti) |
| September 26, 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday (Bank Holiday) |
Key Festivals of September 2026 – Bengali Calendar Explained
Janmashtami (Krishna Janmashtami) – September 4, 2026
Janmashtami on Friday, September 4, 2026 is one of the most joyful and dramatically celebrated festivals in the Bengali calendar — and across all of India. Janmashtami falls on September 4 in the West Bengal Government’s official 2026 holiday calendar — an official public holiday for state government employees.
This festival marks the birth of Lord Krishna — the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, born at the stroke of midnight in the prison cell of the tyrant King Kansa in Mathura. Krishna’s birth is one of the most beloved stories in Hindu tradition — a baby born in chains who grew up to become the greatest teacher, lover, warrior, and divine being the world has ever known. The midnight hour of his birth is the emotional peak of the celebration — a moment when temples across Bengal ring with the sound of conch shells, bells, and the triumphant chant of “Hare Krishna.”
Teachers’ Day – September 5, 2026
Teachers’ Day on Saturday, September 5, 2026 holds a place of special reverence in Bengali culture — because Bengal is, above all else, a culture that worships knowledge and its transmitters. The day marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan — philosopher, statesman, and the second President of India — who once told his students that instead of celebrating his birthday, they should observe it as Teachers’ Day to honor the teaching profession.
In West Bengal, where the tradition of the Guru-Shishya (teacher-student) relationship goes back thousands of years — from Ramakrishna and Vivekananda to Rabindranath Tagore and his Visva-Bharati — Teachers’ Day resonates with particular depth. Schools across the state organize special programmes where students take over the teaching responsibilities for the day, senior students address junior ones, and heartfelt tributes are paid to teachers who have shaped lives.
Ganesh Chaturthi – September 14, 2026
Ganesh Chaturthi on Monday, September 14, 2026 marks the auspicious arrival of Lord Ganesha — the elephant-headed deity of wisdom, new beginnings, and the removal of obstacles — celebrated across India with extraordinary enthusiasm. Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14, 2026 (Monday) marks the auspicious arrival of Lord Ganesha, worshipped for wisdom and new beginnings — falling on Bhadro Shukla Chaturthi in the Bengali calendar.
While Ganesh Chaturthi is most famously associated with Maharashtra — where the 10-day Ganesh Utsav transforms Mumbai and Pune into a sea of devotion — the festival has deep roots in West Bengal as well. Kolkata’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at various para (neighbourhood) clubs and temples are vibrant and growing in scale every year. Beautiful Ganesha idols are installed in pandals, Puja is performed daily with offerings of modak (Ganesha’s favorite sweet), durva grass, and red flowers, and on the 10th day (Anant Chaturdashi, September 25, 2026), the idols are ceremonially immersed in water in a grand Ganesh Visarjan procession.
Vishwakarma Puja (Kanya Sankranti) – September 17, 2026
Vishwakarma Puja on Thursday, September 17, 2026 is one of the most distinctively Bengali and working-class festivals in the entire calendar — and it is celebrated in a way that you will not find quite like this anywhere else in India. Vishwakarma Puja falls on September 17 as per the West Bengal Government’s official 2026 holiday list.
Vishwakarma is the divine architect and craftsman of the gods — the celestial engineer who built Lanka for Ravana, the flying chariot Pushpaka Vimana, the city of Dwarka for Lord Krishna, and the weapons and vehicles of all the Devas. He is worshipped as the patron deity of all craftsmen, artisans, engineers, mechanics, factory workers, and anyone who works with their hands or with machines.
Vishwakarma Puja on September 17 honors the divine architect — especially celebrated by artisans and craftsmen across West Bengal on the day of Kanya Sankranti, when the Sun transitions into the Virgo zodiac sign.
Bhadro Month – The Gateway to Durga Puja Season
September 2026 is dominated by the Bengali month of Bhadro — and understanding Bhadro helps you understand why September has such a special emotional energy for Bengalis. Bhadro is the month when the monsoon reaches its peak intensity and then begins to slowly, gradually withdraw. The days are still hot and humid, but there is already a subtle change in the quality of light — afternoons begin to feel slightly different, the evenings carry a hint of something cooler approaching.
This change in the air is inseparable from what Bengalis call “Pujar gondho” — the scent of Durga Puja. Even in September, weeks before the actual festival, the preparations are in full swing. The 2026 Bengali calendar reflects the spiritual rhythm of life and seasonal changes — and Bhadro is the transitional month that bridges the monsoon season with the festival season, building anticipation for Durga Puja in Ashwin.
September 2026 – Bengali Month Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Bengali Month | Bhadro (ভাদ্র) — Bangabda 1433 |
| Bengali Year | 1433 Bangabda |
| Calendar System | Solar — Surya Siddhanta & Bisuddha Siddhanta |
| Season | Late Monsoon transitioning to early autumn |
| Key Astronomical Event | Kanya Sankranti (Sun enters Virgo) — September 17 |
| Cultural Mood | Festival preparation, creative energy, devotion |
Bank Holidays in September 2026 – Bengali Calendar
Here is the complete bank holiday list for September 2026 as per the Bengali calendar and West Bengal government notifications.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2026 | Friday | Janmashtami (Krishna Janmashtami) | Public Holiday — West Bengal |
| September 12, 2026 | Saturday | 2nd Saturday | Bank Holiday — All India |
| September 17, 2026 | Thursday | Vishwakarma Puja | Public Holiday — West Bengal |
| September 26, 2026 | Saturday | 4th Saturday | Bank Holiday — All India |
As per the West Bengal Government’s official 2026 holiday notification, Janmashtami (September 4) and Vishwakarma Puja (September 17) are both listed as public holidays, with banks and government offices remaining closed on these dates. Always verify with your local bank branch for any additional state-specific observances.
Kanya Sankranti – September 17, 2026
Kanya Sankranti — the Sun’s transition into the Virgo (Kanya) zodiac sign — also falls on September 17, 2026, the same day as Vishwakarma Puja. Kanya Sankranti marks the Simha to Kanya transit of the Sun, falling on September 17 in the Bengali calendar year 1433.
Every Sankranti carries its own Punya Kaal — an auspicious window of time ideal for holy bathing, charitable giving, and ancestral offerings. The combination of Kanya Sankranti with Vishwakarma Puja on the same day creates a doubly auspicious energy on September 17 — a day that combines the solar significance of the Sankranti with the devotional energy of the craftsmen’s festival. Devotees are advised to take a holy bath at sunrise on this day and perform Surya Puja during the Punya Kaal for maximum spiritual benefit.
Ganesh Visarjan – September 25, 2026
While not listed in the provided document, Ganesh Visarjan — the immersion of Ganesha idols — occurs on September 25, 2026 (Friday), the day of Anant Chaturdashi, which marks the tenth and final day of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Ganesh Visarjan falls on September 25 (Friday) on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi — the grand concluding ceremony of the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
In Kolkata and across West Bengal, the Ganesh Visarjan procession is a spectacular event — colorful, musical, and deeply emotional. Devotees who have spent ten days building a bond with their Ganesha idol bid him a tearful farewell as he is carried to the nearest river or water body for immersion, with the chant of “Ganpati Bappa Morya, Purchya Varshi Laukar Ya” (Ganpati Bappa, come early next year) filling the air. It is a bittersweet moment — the sadness of parting mixed with the joy of having hosted the divine guest for ten beautiful days.
Conclusion
The Bengali Calendar September 2026 maps out a month that beautifully bridges the monsoon season and the approaching Durga Puja season. It opens with the midnight joy of Janmashtami on September 4, pauses to honor our teachers on September 5, welcomes the beloved Lord Ganesha on September 14, and reaches its distinctive Bengali peak with Vishwakarma Puja on September 17 — when factories fall silent, tools are worshipped, and kites fill the Bengal sky. All through this month, the invisible anticipation of Durga Puja builds like a tide — quiet but unstoppable. September 2026 is a month to celebrate with full presence, because the most extraordinary season in the Bengali calendar is just around the corner.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When is Janmashtami in Bengali Calendar September 2026? Janmashtami falls on Friday, September 4, 2026 as per the Bengali Calendar 2026. It marks the midnight birth of Lord Krishna on Shrabon Krishna Ashtami Tithi. It is an official public holiday in West Bengal. Devotees observe a complete fast throughout the day and break it at midnight after Krishna’s birth is celebrated with Abhishek and Puja.
2. When is Vishwakarma Puja in September 2026? Vishwakarma Puja falls on Thursday, September 17, 2026 — the same day as Kanya Sankranti, when the Sun enters Virgo. It is an official public holiday in West Bengal. Factories, workshops, garages, and workplaces across the state close for Puja, workers worship their tools and machines, and kite flying fills the Bengali sky in a beloved tradition.
3. When is Ganesh Chaturthi in September 2026? Ganesh Chaturthi falls on Monday, September 14, 2026 — Bhadro Shukla Chaturthi in the Bengali calendar. The 10-day Ganesha festival concludes with Ganesh Visarjan on September 25, 2026. Devotees install Ganesha idols, perform daily Puja with modak and red flowers, and bid an emotional farewell to Ganesha on the final day.
4. What Bengali month is September 2026? September 2026 falls primarily in Bhadro (ভাদ্র) — the Bengali year 1433 Bangabda. Bhadro is the second month of the monsoon season and is culturally significant as the gateway month to the Durga Puja season. September 17 also marks Kanya Sankranti — the Sun’s transition into Virgo — an auspicious day for holy baths and charitable giving.
5. How can I download Bengali Calendar September 2026 PDF for free? The Bengali Calendar September 2026 PDF is available for free from official Bengali calendar websites. The HD PDF includes all festival dates, bank holidays, Ekadashi timings, Tithi, and complete Panjika details. It is also accessible through official Bengali calendar apps that work offline — perfect for daily reference throughout the month.