The air of Kolkata is about to change on the arrival of the winter season specially for book lovers of Kolkata on the announcement of Kolkata book fair 2026. This year the Kolkata book fair 2026 will be celebrating its 49th birthday at Boi Mela Prangan, Salt Lake.
Officially known to be International Kolkata Book Fair (IKBF), this isn't just a book fair or any kind of trade ; it’s an emotion, a public festival. Kolkata book fair is the world’s most attended book fair and a true celebration of reading.
Latest Details for Kolkata book fair 2026 (IKBF 2026)
| Detail | Information |
| Event Edition | 49th International Kolkata Book Fair |
| Dates | January 22 to February 3, 2026 (13 Days) |
| Venue | Boi Mela Prangan (Central Park Mela Ground), Salt Lake, Kolkata |
| Daily Timings | 12 PM (Noon) to 8 PM (General timing, confirm close to the event) |
| Entry Fee | Free (The fair is traditionally open to the general public with no entry ticket) |
| Focal Theme Country | A Latin American Country (The specific country name is yet to be officially announced, but it will be a country that has not participated before.) |
The elaborated details of the Latin American nation is yet to be formally announced by the Publishers and Booksellers Guild, the wait makes it more exciting to focus on the rich and vibrant literary traditions of Latin America—a first-time participant for the theme country honor!

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