West Bengal welcomed the New Year with widespread celebrations, including parties, picnics, and religious gatherings. Major tourist spots like the Alipore Zoo and Eco Park in Kolkata saw large crowds, as did religious sites such as Kashipur Udyan Bati and Dakshineswar Kali temple for Kalpataru Diwas. Governor CV Ananda Bose extended New Year greetings, wishing for peace and prosperity. The state government declared a holiday, allowing families to enjoy movie theatres, eateries, and picnic spots. Coastal resorts and hill stations also experienced a tourist surge, with Park Street in Kolkata illuminated for revellers.