Based on Bangla Academy Calendar (1987 reform)
Baishakh|Boishakh
The first month of the Bengali calendar. Bengali New Year (Pohela Boishakh) is celebrated on the 1st of Boishakh.
Jyaistha|Joishtha
The hottest month of the year. Known for jackfruit and litchi season.
Ashadh|Ashar
The beginning of the monsoon season with heavy rains.
Shravan|Srabon
Peak monsoon month. Rabindranath Tagore was born in this month.
Bhadra|Bhadra
Transition from monsoon to autumn. Rice paddies are lush green.
Ashwin|Ashwin
The main month of Durga Puja celebrations.
Kartik|Kartik
Beginning of the cool season with Kali Puja and Diwali.
Agrahayan|Ogrohayon
Harvest season. Nabanna (new rice festival) is celebrated.
Poush|Poush
Winter month known for pitha (rice cakes) and date juice.
Magh|Magh
Coldest month. Saraswati Puja is celebrated. Makar Sankranti falls on 1st Magh.
Falgun|Falgun
Spring begins. International Mother Language Day (Feb 21) and Holi are celebrated.
Chaitra|Chaitra
Last month of the Bengali year. Independence Day (March 26) is celebrated.