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by Odisha Insight November 12, 2025 169 0 Comment 12 min read

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Odisha Government Releases Official Holiday List for 2026

The Odisha government has published its official holiday calendar for 2026, outlining 29 general holidays and 9 optional holidays. The list includes major festivals, national observances, and regional celebrations, helping government employees and the public plan their schedules in advance.

General Holidays 2026

  • Makar Sankranti – January 14 (Wednesday)

  • Subash Chandra Bose Jayanti / Vir Surendrasai Jayanti / Basanta Panchami – January 23 (Friday)

  • Republic Day – January 26 (Monday)

  • Dola Purnima – March 3 (Tuesday)

  • Holi – March 4 (Wednesday)

  • Id-ul-Fitre – March 21 (Saturday, 3rd Saturday)

  • Shree Rama Navami – March 27 (Friday)

  • Utkal Divas – April 1 (Wednesday)

  • Good Friday – April 3 (Friday)

  • Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti / Maha Visuva Sankranti – April 14 (Tuesday)

  • Buddha Purnima / Pandit Raghunath Murmu’s Birthday – May 1 (Friday)

  • Sabitri Amabasya – May 16 (Saturday, 3rd Saturday)

  • Id-ul-Zuha – May 27 (Wednesday)

  • Raja Sankranti – June 15 (Monday)

  • Muharram – June 26 (Friday)

  • Rath Yatra – July 16 (Thursday)

  • Independence Day – August 15 (Saturday, 3rd Saturday)

  • Birthday of Prophet Muhammad – August 26 (Wednesday)

  • Jhulana Purnima – August 27 (Thursday)

  • Janmastami – September 4 (Friday)

  • Ganesh Puja – September 14 (Monday)

  • Nuakhai – September 15 (Tuesday)

  • Day following Nuakhai – September 16 (Wednesday)

  • Gandhi Jayanti – October 2 (Friday)

  • Mahasaptami – October 17 (Saturday, 3rd Saturday)

  • Mahanavami – October 19 (Monday)

  • Vijaya Dasami – October 20 (Tuesday)

  • Rahas Purnima – November 24 (Tuesday)

  • Christmas Day – December 25 (Friday)

Optional Holidays 2026

  • Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday – January 6 (Tuesday)

  • Sab-e-Quadar – March 17 (Tuesday)

  • Easter Saturday – April 4 (Saturday, 1st Saturday)

  • Birthday of Raja Ram Mohan Roy – May 22 (Friday)

  • Bahuda Yatra – July 24 (Friday)

  • Foundation Day of Brahmo Samaj – August 20 (Thursday)

  • Anla Navami – November 18 (Wednesday)

  • Prathamastami – December 1 (Tuesday)

  • Christmas Eve – December 24 (Thursday)

Festivals Falling on Weekends (No Separate Holiday)

  • Maha Shivratri – February 15 (Sunday)

  • Pahili Raja – June 14 (Sunday)

  • Mahalaya – October 10 (Saturday, 2nd Saturday)

  • Mahastami – October 18 (Sunday)

  • Kumar Purnima – October 25 (Sunday)

  • Diwali – November 8 (Sunday)

The holiday calendar provides a clear overview of official days off across the state. By categorizing holidays into General, Optional, and Weekend festivals, the Odisha government ensures better clarity and work-life planning for all employees.

(Source: Government of Odisha official notification, 2026 Holiday Calendar)

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