Assamese Calendar 2026 with Holidays, Festivals, Tithi, Assamese Months & Cultural Significance
The Assamese Calendar 2026 is an essential guide for the people of Assam and Assamese communities globally. Also known as the Assamese Panjika, it plays a vital role in determining festivals, religious events, auspicious dates, and traditional observances.
Unlike the Gregorian calendar, it follows a solar-based system deeply rooted in agricultural seasons and local heritage. From Rongali Bihu to Magh Bihu, every major event is calculated based on this traditional system.
📅 What is the Assamese Calendar?
The Assamese Calendar aligns perfectly with the agricultural lifecycle of the Brahmaputra valley. Its key features include:
- Precise tracking based on solar movement.
- Determining exact timings for festivals and rituals.
- Includes vital Tithi, Nakshatra, and auspicious timings.
- Widely trusted and followed by Assamese households.
🗓️ Assamese Months List 2026
The calendar consists of 12 distinct months, each representing a change in nature and climate:
| Assamese Month | Gregorian Equivalent (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Bohag | April – May |
| Jeth | May – June |
| Ahar | June – July |
| Saon | July – August |
| Bhado | August – September |
| Ahin | September – October |
| Kati | October – November |
| Aghon | November – December |
| Puh | December – January |
| Magh | January – February |
| Fagun | February – March |
| Chot | March – April |
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🌾 Major Festivals in Assamese Calendar 2026
Celebrated in mid-April, it marks the Assamese New Year and the arrival of spring. It is a time of dance, music, and new beginnings.
The harvest festival celebrated in January. It is famous for community feasts (Uruka) and lighting the traditional Meji (bonfire).
Observed in October, focusing on crop protection. It involves lighting lamps (Akash Banti) in the paddy fields.
🧭 Importance of Assamese Calendar
The Assamese Calendar remains the backbone of local life through three key areas:
- Cultural: Preserves centuries-old traditions and identifies ethnic identity.
- Agricultural: Essential for farmers to track seasonal changes and crop cycles.
- Religious: Used to determine Tithi, Nakshatra, and auspicious dates for rituals.
📊 Assamese vs. English Calendar
| Feature | Assamese Calendar | English (Gregorian) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Solar (Traditional) | Solar (Global) |
| Main Usage | Cultural & Religious | Official & Global |
| New Year | Bohag (Mid-April) | January 1st |
📥 Download Assamese Calendar 2026
You can download the digital PDF or install the Assamese Panjika App from the Play Store for real-time Tithi updates.
🎯 Keep your cultural identity alive!