What are the exact dates for Durga Puja in October 2026?

This is the most important month of the year! Our calendar explicitly marks Maha Saptami, Ashtami, Navami, and Bijoya Dashami using precise Panjika calculations.

When is Lakshmi Puja (Kojagari) celebrated?

Kojagari Lakshmi Puja immediately follows Durga Puja on the subsequent Purnima (full moon). We've marked the exact lunar day on the grid.

How do I know the exact Sandhi Puja timing?

Sandhi Puja requires pinpoint accuracy. While the grid shows the civil day, tapping on Ashtami will reveal the exact Panjika window for the transition to Navami.

Is the transition to Kartik marked?

Yes, the Bengali calendar smoothly transitions into the month of Kartik mid-way through October, bringing its own set of spiritual observances.

Which festivals follow immediately after October?

Following October's Kojagari Lakshmi Puja, November brings Dhanteras (Nov 6), Bhoot Chaturdashi (Nov 7), Kali Puja & Diwali (Nov 8), and Bhai Phonta (Nov 10).

October Bengali Calendar 2026 | অক্টোবর বাংলা ক্যালেন্ডার

Welcome to the ultimate October 2026 Bengali calendar page. October is synonymous with Durga Puja, the absolute crown jewel of Bengali culture. Spanning the sacred আশ্বিন timeline, this page breaks down the exact অক্টোবর dates for Maha Saptami to Bijoya Dashami, plus Kojagari Lakshmi Puja. Rely on our scientifically accurate Panjika to perfectly time your Sandhi Puja and autumn festivities.

Month Summary

MonthOctober 2026

Bangla Monthআশ্বিন

Total Days31 Days

Major Festivals:

Mahalaya
Maha Sasthi 2026 (Durga Sasthi)
Durga Puja 2026

Purnima Details:

Ashwina Purnima

26 October 2026

Begins:11:55 AM, Oct 25 (IST)

Ends:06:33 AM, Oct 26 (IST)

October Festival List

Major Festivals & Events

Mahalaya

মহালয়া

10 October

Maha Sasthi 2026 (Durga Sasthi)

মহা ষষ্ঠী

16 October

Durga Puja 2026

দূর্গাপূজা ২০২৬

16 October

Maha Saptami 2026 (Durga Saptami - Day 1)

মহা সপ্তমী (১ম দিন)

17 October

Tula Sankranti

তুলা সংক্রান্তি

17 October

Maha Saptami 2026 (Durga Saptami - Day 2)

মহা সপ্তমী (২য় দিন)

18 October

Maha Ashtami 2026 (Durga Ashtami)

মহা অষ্টমী

19 October

Maha Navami 2026 (Durga Navami)

মহা নবমী

20 October

Vijaya Dashami 2026 (Dussehra)

বিজয়া দশমী

21 October

Lakshmi Puja

লক্ষ্মী পূজা

25 October

Ashwina Purnima

পূর্ণিমা

26 October

October Panjika Highlights

Auspicious & Important Timings

Ekadashi Details

Indira Ekadashi

6 October

Begins02:07 AM, Oct 06 (IST)

Ends12:34 AM, Oct 07 (IST)

Papankusha Ekadashi

22 October

Begins02:11 PM, Oct 21 (IST)

Ends02:47 PM, Oct 22 (IST)

Amavasya Details

Ashwina Amavasya

9 October

Begins09:35 PM, Oct 09 (IST)

Ends09:19 PM, Oct 10 (IST)

October Holiday List

Government & Bank Holidays

Mahalaya

মহালয়া

10 Oct

Maha Sasthi 2026 (Durga Sasthi)

মহা ষষ্ঠী

16 Oct

Durga Puja 2026

দূর্গাপূজা ২০২৬

16 Oct

Maha Saptami 2026 (Durga Saptami - Day 1)

মহা সপ্তমী (১ম দিন)

17 Oct

Maha Saptami 2026 (Durga Saptami - Day 2)

মহা সপ্তমী (২য় দিন)

18 Oct

Maha Ashtami 2026 (Durga Ashtami)

মহা অষ্টমী

19 Oct

Maha Navami 2026 (Durga Navami)

মহা নবমী

20 Oct

Vijaya Dashami 2026 (Dussehra)

বিজয়া দশমী

21 Oct

Lakshmi Puja

লক্ষ্মী পূজা

25 Oct

All Sundays are considered public holidays for banking and government offices.

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