Durga Pujo Dates: 2025 to 2028

Explore the vibrant festival calendar for Bengalis post-Durga Pujo, featuring dates for Mahalaya, Lakshmi Pujo, Diwali, and Kali Pujo from 2025 to 2028. Embrace the joy of upcoming celebrations and keep the festive spirit alive with this comprehensive guide.

With the grand spectacle of Durga Pujo behind us, one might think the celebrations would taper off into a quiet lull. But fear not, dear reader! The festive spirit is far from over. As any Bengali worth their salt will tell you, the calendar is still bursting at the seams with occasions to celebrate—Lakshmi Pujao, Diwali, and Bhai Phonta are just around the corner. Yet, as the immersion of the idol marks the end of Durga Pujo, a heavy heart hangs in the air. The atmosphere is tinged with a bittersweet nostalgia, as we bid farewell to Ma Durga with the familiar chant of “Aaschhe bochor abar hobe” (Next year, it will happen again).

Planning Ahead

In a bid to chase away those post-Pujo blues, many start planning for next year’s festivities, and rightly so! After all, a Bengali’s love for celebration knows no bounds, and what better way to lift the spirits than to indulge in the promise of future merriment? To aid in this noble pursuit, here’s a handy schedule of the upcoming festivities for 2025 through 2028, guaranteed to keep your diary brimming with joy.

Mark Your Calendars

• 2025
  • Mahalaya: 21 September
  • Shashthi: 28 September
  • Saptami: 29 September
  • Ashtami: 30 September
  • Nabami: 1 October
  • Bijoya Dashami: 2 October
  • Lakshmi Pujo: 6 October
  • Kali Pujo: 20 October
• 2026
  • Mahalaya: 10 October
  • Shashthi: 17 October
  • Saptami: 18 October
  • Ashtami: 19 October
  • Nabami: 20 October
  • Bijoya Dashami: 21 October
  • Lakshmi Pujo: 25 October
  • Kali Pujo: 8 November
• 2027
  • Mahalaya: 29 September
  • Shashthi: 5 October
  • Saptami: 6 October
  • Ashtami: 7/8 October
  • Nabami: 9 October
  • Bijoya Dashami: 10 October
  • Lakshmi Pujo: 14 October
  • Kali Pujo: 28 October
• 2028
  • Mahalaya: 18 September
  • Shashthi: 24 September
  • Saptami: 25 September
  • Ashtami: 26 September
  • Nabami: 27 September
  • Bijoya Dashami: 28 September
  • Lakshmi Pujo: 2 October
  • Kali Pujo: 17 October

The Festive Cycle

The rhythm of Bengali life is a never-ending cycle of festivals, and while the immersion of Ma Durga brings a tinge of sadness, it also brings with it the promise of more celebrations to come. As we wipe away our tears and start to plan for the next round of festivities, we can take solace in knowing that each goodbye paves the way for a new hello.

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So, gather your loved ones, stock up on sweets, and prepare for the next wave of celebrations. After all, in the words of a true Bengali, “Festivals are not just events; they are a way of life.”