Odisha Government Holidays 2026
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:
- Makar Sankranti on Wednesday, 14 January 2026 brings the harvest season alive in Odisha, with people enjoying sweets, flying kites, and offering thanks to the sun.
- Friday, 23 January 2026 honors Subash Chandra Bose Jayanti, Vir Surendra Sai Jayanti, and Basanta Panchami, blending remembrance of heroes with the colorful spirit of spring.
- Republic Day on Monday, 26 January 2026 fills Odisha with pride, as schools, offices, and communities celebrate India’s Constitution and democratic ideals.
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, 2026 | Wednesday | Makar Sankranti |
| January 23, 2026 | Friday | Subash Chandra Bose Jayanti / Vir Surendra Sai Jayanti / Basanta Panchami |
| January 26, 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| February 15, 2026 | Sunday | Maha Shivratri (Tentative) |
| March 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Dola Purnima |
| March 4, 2026 | Wednesday | Holi |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday | Id-Ul-Fitr (Tentative) |
| March 27, 2026 | Friday | Shree Ram Navami |
| April 1, 2026 | Wednesday | Utkal Divas / Annual Closing of Accounts (Banks) |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Mahabishuva Sankranti / Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Buddha Purnima / Birthday of Pandit Raghunath Murmu |
| May 16, 2026 | Saturday | Sabitri Amabasya |
| May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Id-Ul-Zuha (Tentative) |
| June 15, 2026 | Monday | Raja Sankranti |
| June 26, 2026 | Friday | Muharram (Tentative) |
| July 16, 2026 | Thursday | Ratha Yatra |
| August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| August 26, 2026 | Wednesday | Birthday of Prophet Mohammad (Tentative) |
| August 27, 2026 | Thursday | Jhulana Purnima |
| September 4, 2026 | Friday | Janmashtami |
| September 14, 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Puja |
| September 15, 2026 | Tuesday | Nuakhai |
| September 16, 2026 | Wednesday | Day Following Nuakhai |
| October 2, 2026 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| October 17, 2026 | Saturday | Maha Saptami |
| October 19, 2026 | Monday | Maha Navami |
| October 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Vijaya Dasami |
| November 8, 2026 | Sunday | Diwali / Kali Puja |
| November 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Rasa Purnima |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas 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.
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