Odisha Government Calendar 2026 With Holiday List

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)