Poila Boishakh: the Bengali new year
Bengali New Year (Poila Boishakh) 2026 in Australia
was on Wednesday 15 April 2026
Bengali New Year (Poila Boishakh), also written Noboborsho, falls on Wednesday 15 April 2026. Poila Boishakh: the Bengali new year, celebrated by temples, community associations and families in every capital city. The listings here come from organisers and public announcements, and the page updates as programmes are published, so it is worth checking back closer to the date. Pick a city below for the celebrations near you.
Nothing listed yet for Bengali New Year (Poila Boishakh) 2026
Organisers usually publish Bengali New Year (Poila Boishakh) programmes four to six weeks out. If you are running one, list it and it will appear here.
Bengali New Year (Poila Boishakh) 2026 by city
Bengali New Year (Poila Boishakh) in other years
Where to celebrate
Temples across Australia that hold Bengali New Year (Poila Boishakh) programmes. Check each one for its own times.
- Adelaide Siva Ganesha Temple(Oaklands Park, Adelaide)
- Adelaide Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara(Adelaide)
- Astha Nepali Hindu Society of Victoria / Shree Pashupatinath Temple Melbourne(269 Pearcedale Rd, Cranbourne South VIC)
- Atam Ras Kirtan Darbar Gurdwara Blackburn(Blackburn)
- Australian Sikh Association Gurdwara Glenwood(Glenwood)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir & Cultural Precinct, Sydney(Sydney)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Melbourne(Mill Park)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Sydney(Rosehill)
Bengali New Year (Poila Boishakh) 2026 in Australia: questions people ask
When is Bengali New Year (Poila Boishakh) 2026 in Australia?
Wednesday 15 April 2026. was on Wednesday 15 April 2026. Community celebrations often fall on the nearest weekend, so check each event's own date.
Where can I celebrate Bengali New Year (Poila Boishakh) in Australia?
Nothing is listed yet for 2026. Temples usually hold programmes, and this page updates as organisers publish theirs.
What is Bengali New Year (Poila Boishakh)?
Poila Boishakh: the Bengali new year. It is also written Noboborsho.
Are Bengali New Year (Poila Boishakh) events on Chalo alcohol free?
Yes. Every event on Chalo is listed as alcohol free and family safe.
How do I list a Bengali New Year (Poila Boishakh) event in Australia?
Create a free listing from the Create event button. It appears on this page once it is live.