Odisha Government Holidays 2026

By REPAKA PAVAN ADITYA

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The Odisha government holidays 2026 list intertwines national observances with distinctive regional gems like Utkal Divas and Ratha Yatra, plus bank holidays, to aid in the effortless orchestration of festivities, kin gatherings, or institutional timelines.

Upcoming Holidays:

  • Independence Day on 15 August, 2026.
  • The birthday of Prophet Mohammad will be celebrated on August 26, 2026.
  • Jhulana Purnima will be observed on August 27, 2026.

List of 2026 Government Holidays in Odisha

This authoritative 2026 holiday compendium from the Odisha government outlines suspensions for state offices, schools, and banks (lunar-aligned dates are preliminary and may be realigned per observances).

Date

Weekday

Occasion

January 14, 2026WednesdayMakar Sankranti
January 23, 2026FridayBasanta Panchami
January 26, 2026MondayRepublic Day
February 15, 2026SundayMaha Shivratri (Tentative)
March 3, 2026TuesdayDola Purnima
March 4, 2026WednesdayHoli
March 21, 2026SaturdayId-Ul-Fitr (Tentative)
March 27, 2026FridayShree Ram Navami
April 1, 2026WednesdayUtkal Divas / Annual Closing of Accounts (Banks)
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 14, 2026TuesdayMahabishuva Sankranti / Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti
May 1, 2026FridayBuddha Purnima / Birthday of Pandit Raghunath Murmu
May 16, 2026SaturdaySabitri Amabasya
May 27, 2026WednesdayId-Ul-Zuha (Tentative)
June 15, 2026MondayRaja Sankranti
June 26, 2026FridayMuharram (Tentative)
July 16, 2026ThursdayRatha Yatra
August 15, 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
August 26, 2026WednesdayBirthday of Prophet Mohammad (Tentative)
August 27, 2026ThursdayJhulana Purnima
September 4, 2026FridayJanmashtami
September 14, 2026MondayGanesh Puja
September 15, 2026TuesdayNuakhai
September 16, 2026WednesdayDay Following Nuakhai
October 2, 2026FridayGandhi Jayanti
October 17, 2026SaturdayMaha Saptami
October 19, 2026MondayMaha Navami
October 20, 2026TuesdayVijaya Dasami
November 8, 2026SundayDiwali / Kali Puja
November 24, 2026TuesdayRasa Purnima
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day

The Odisha government's holiday calendar for 2026 captures the state's poetic traditions and community spirit. It links the grand Ratha Yatra festival and Nuakhai's farming celebrations with key national days. 

This inspiring mix encourages workers, students, and families to blend their daily tasks with heartfelt rituals, creating balance and excitement all year long.

Related Articles:
1. Odisha Government Holidays List 2025
2. Andhra Pradesh (AP) Government Holidays List 2026
3. Assam Government Holidays List 2026
4. West Bengal Government Holidays List 2026
5. Bihar Government Holidays List 2026
6. Gujarat Government Holidays List 2026
7. UP Government Holidays List 2026
8. Delhi Government Holidays List 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any tentative holidays in the Odisha 2026 calendar?
Is Ratha Yatra a public holiday in Odisha for 2026?
When does Diwali occur in Odisha in 2026?
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