The Kolkata International Book Fair (KIBF), popularly known as the “Boi Mela,” will turn 49 in 2026.
This year, the City of Joy is ready to celebrate literature, culture, and the intellectual essence of Bengali tradition through the grand Kolkata Book Fair.
Renowned as the world’s largest non-trade book fair, it attracted nearly 27 lakh visitors in 2025 and recorded book sales exceeding 25 crore.
With an ever-growing community of book lovers, the Kolkata Book Fair is set to create new records and once again celebrate the timeless love for books.
49th International
Kolkata Book Fair
22nd January, 2026 to
3rd February,2026
Daily 12 PM to 08 PM
Venue : Bai Mela Prangan , Beside
Karunamayee Bus Stand, Saltlake, Kolkata
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For those who cherish reading in Kolkata, the Kolkata International Book Fair is a major celebration, akin to the Durga Puja festival but aimed at those with a literary passion.
People who adore books eagerly anticipate each year's arrival, knowing they will discover a wealth of reading material from various countries.
This year, the event planners have opted to move the fair to an earlier date to take full advantage of the two national holidays, Netaji Jayanti occurring on January 23 and Republic Day celebrated on January 26, in addition to the two weekends available.
Furthermore, because the majority of board examinations are scheduled for February, the organizers chose to modify the dates.
The coordinators have also shared that the 49th annual Kolkata book fair will host a larger number of publishing houses from both within India and abroad.