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Bahag Bihu (Assam)
Next observed on Thursday, 15 April 2027.
When is Bahag Bihu (Assam) in 2027?
Thursday, 15 April 2027
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What Bahag Bihu (Assam) marks
Bohag Bihu or Rongali Bihu also called Saat Bihu is a traditional ethnic festival celebrated in the Northeastern Indian state of Assam and other parts of Northeastern India by the indigenous ethnic groups of Assam, and marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year. The festival is of mostly aboriginal origin comprising Tibeto-Burman and Tai elements. It usually falls in the 2nd week of April, historically signifying the time of harvest. Every year it falls on the 14th day of April. The holiday unites the different native communities of Assam regardless of their backgrounds and promotes the celebration of ethnic diversity.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Harvest festival celebrated in Assam, available under CC BY-SA.
Frequently asked
When is Bahag Bihu (Assam) in 2027?
Bahag Bihu (Assam) falls on Thursday, 15 April 2027 in India.
What day of the week is Bahag Bihu (Assam) 2027?
Bahag Bihu (Assam) 2027 falls on a Thursday, 15 April 2027.
Where is Bahag Bihu (Assam) observed?
Observed particularly in North East.
What does Bahag Bihu (Assam) celebrate?
Harvest festival celebrated in Assam. Bohag Bihu or Rongali Bihu also called Saat Bihu is a traditional ethnic festival celebrated in the Northeastern Indian state of Assam and other parts of Northeastern India by the indigenous ethnic groups of Assam, and marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year. The festival is of mostly aboriginal origin comprising Tibeto-Burman and Tai elements. It usually falls in the 2nd week of April, historically signifying the time of harvest. Every year it falls on the 14th day of April. The holiday unites the different native communities of Assam regardless of t
Where it is observed
Bahag Bihu (Assam) is associated primarily with North East. Regional scope is editorial rather than official — the underlying calendar feed carries no regional data, so treat it as a guide, not a legal definition of where it is a day off.