Question
Which key national‑level observance in April 2026 is
linked to cultural diversity and new year celebrations in parts of India?Solution
On 14th & 15th April 2026, several Indian communities mark Poila Baisakh (Bengali New Year), Bohag Bihu (Assamese New Year), and other regional new‑year festivals.
- Vaisakhi/Baisakhi (April 14, 2026): Celebrated in Punjab as a major harvest festival and marking the formation of the Khalsa Panth.
- Vishu (April 14-15, 2026): Celebrated in Kerala as the Malayalam New Year.
- Puthandu (April 14, 2026): Observed as the Tamil New Year.
- Bohag Bihu (April 15, 2026): Marks the Assamese New Year.
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