April 2026 corresponds to Boishakh. Boishakh opens the Bengali year with Pohela Boishakh and Halkhata, when traders open fresh account books with a Lakshmi-Ganesh puja and distribute sweets; Akshay Tritiya falls here too. Major observances: Hanuman Jayanti (Apr 2), Mesha Sankranti (Apr 14), Pohela Boishakh (Apr 15). Day quality across 30 days: 3 highly auspicious, 3 favourable, 18 mixed. Ekadashi vrats: Apr 13, Apr 27.
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