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38 public holidays observed in Odisha during 2026. 4 school breaks shape travel demand. 23 long weekend opportunities.

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January 2026

  1. Jan6

    Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday

    Tuesday

  2. Jan14

    Makar Sankranti

    Wednesday

  3. Jan23

    Subash Chandra Bose Jayanti / Veer Surendrasai Jayanti / Basanta Panchami

    Friday

  4. Jan26

    Republic Day

    Monday

March 2026

  1. Mar3

    Dola Purnima

    Tuesday

  2. Mar4

    Holi

    Wednesday

  3. Mar17

    Sab-e-Qadar

    Tuesday

  4. Mar21

    Id-Ul-Fitr

    Saturday · Weekend

  5. Mar27

    Shree Ram Navami

    Friday

April 2026

  1. Apr1

    Utkal Divas

    Wednesday

  2. Apr3

    Good Friday

    Friday

  3. Apr4

    Easter Saturday

    Saturday · Weekend

  4. Apr14

    Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti / Maha Vishuva Sankranti

    Tuesday

May 2026

  1. May1

    Buddha Purnima / Pandit Raghunath Murmu Birthday

    Friday

  2. May16

    Sabitri Amabasya

    Saturday · Weekend

  3. May22

    Birthday of Raja Ram Mohan Roy

    Friday

  4. May27

    Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakrid)

    Wednesday

June 2026

  1. Jun15

    Raja Sankranti

    Monday

  2. Jun26

    Muharram

    Friday

July 2026

  1. Jul16

    Rath Yatra

    Thursday

  2. Jul24

    Bahuda Yatra

    Friday

August 2026

  1. Aug15

    Independence Day

    Saturday · Weekend

  2. Aug20

    Foundation Day of Brahmo Samaj

    Thursday

  3. Aug26

    Birthday of Prophet Muhammad (Milad-Un-Nabi)

    Wednesday

  4. Aug27

    Jhulana Purnima

    Thursday

September 2026

  1. Sep4

    Janmashtami

    Friday

  2. Sep14

    Ganesh Puja

    Monday

  3. Sep15

    Nuakhai

    Tuesday

  4. Sep16

    Day following Nuakhai

    Wednesday

October 2026

  1. Oct2

    Gandhi Jayanti

    Friday

  2. Oct17

    Mahasaptami

    Saturday · Weekend

  3. Oct19

    Mahanavami

    Monday

  4. Oct20

    Vijaya Dashami

    Tuesday

November 2026

  1. Nov18

    Anla Navami

    Wednesday

  2. Nov24

    Rahas Purnima

    Tuesday

December 2026

  1. Dec1

    Prathamashtami

    Tuesday

  2. Dec24

    Christmas Eve

    Thursday

  3. Dec25
    Christmas Day

    Friday

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Long weekend opportunities

Smart windows to maximize your time off.

Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday

Jan 3 – 6

4days off
Sat3·
Sun4·
Mon5↓ off
Tue6★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Subash Chandra Bose Jayanti / Veer Surendrasai Jayanti / Basanta Panchami

Jan 23 – 26

4days off
Fri23★
Sat24·
Sun25·
Mon26★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Dola Purnima

Feb 28 – Mar 4

5days off
Sat28·
Sun1·
Mon2↓ off
Tue3★
Wed4★

Take 1 day off → 5-day weekend

Sab-e-Qadar

Mar 14 – 17

4days off
Sat14·
Sun15·
Mon16↓ off
Tue17★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Shree Ram Navami

Mar 27 – 29

3days off
Fri27★
Sat28·
Sun29·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Utkal Divas

Apr 1 – 5

5days off
Wed1★
Thu2↓ off
Fri3★
Sat4★
Sun5·

Take 1 day off → 5-day weekend

Good Friday

Apr 3 – 5

3days off
Fri3★
Sat4★
Sun5·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti / Maha Vishuva Sankranti

Apr 11 – 14

4days off
Sat11·
Sun12·
Mon13↓ off
Tue14★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Buddha Purnima / Pandit Raghunath Murmu Birthday

May 1 – 3

3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Birthday of Raja Ram Mohan Roy

May 22 – 24

3days off
Fri22★
Sat23·
Sun24·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Raja Sankranti

Jun 13 – 15

3days off
Sat13·
Sun14·
Mon15★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Muharram

Jun 26 – 28

3days off
Fri26★
Sat27·
Sun28·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Rath Yatra

Jul 16 – 19

4days off
Thu16★
Fri17↓ off
Sat18·
Sun19·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Bahuda Yatra

Jul 24 – 26

3days off
Fri24★
Sat25·
Sun26·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Foundation Day of Brahmo Samaj

Aug 20 – 23

4days off
Thu20★
Fri21↓ off
Sat22·
Sun23·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Birthday of Prophet Muhammad (Milad-Un-Nabi)

Aug 26 – 30

5days off
Wed26★
Thu27★
Fri28↓ off
Sat29·
Sun30·

Take 1 day off → 5-day weekend

Janmashtami

Sep 4 – 6

3days off
Fri4★
Sat5·
Sun6·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Ganesh Puja

Sep 12 – 16

5days off
Sat12·
Sun13·
Mon14★
Tue15★
Wed16★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Gandhi Jayanti

Oct 2 – 4

3days off
Fri2★
Sat3·
Sun4·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Mahasaptami

Oct 17 – 20

4days off
Sat17★
Sun18·
Mon19★
Tue20★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Rahas Purnima

Nov 21 – 24

4days off
Sat21·
Sun22·
Mon23↓ off
Tue24★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Prathamashtami

Nov 28 – Dec 1

4days off
Sat28·
Sun29·
Mon30↓ off
Tue1★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Christmas Eve

Dec 24 – 27

4days off
Thu24★
Fri25★
Sat26·
Sun27·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

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School holidays 2026

When schools are closed — peak travel demand from families.

Dec23

Winter Holidays

Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days

May2

Summer Holidays

May 2 – Jun 20 · 50 days

Sep27

Autumn Holidays

Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days

Dec23

Winter Holidays

Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days

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Important public holiday information · India

General information

  • •Many Indian holidays follow the Hindu lunar calendar (Panchang) or Islamic lunar calendar. Dates shift annually and are confirmed by the Government of India.
  • •India observes holidays from multiple religions: Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Central government employees get ~17 gazetted holidays plus 2 restricted holidays of their choice.
  • •India has ~32 restricted holidays. Central government employees may choose any 2 in addition to gazetted holidays.

Frequently asked questions

What are the public holidays in Odisha in 2026?
Odisha observes 38 public holidays in 2026, including Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday (January 6, 2026), Makar Sankranti (January 14, 2026), Subash Chandra Bose Jayanti / Veer Surendrasai Jayanti / Basanta Panchami (January 23, 2026), Republic Day (January 26, 2026), Dola Purnima (March 3, 2026). See the full list above for exact dates.
How many public holidays does Odisha have in 2026?
Odisha observes 38 national public holidays in 2026. Some regions may add additional regional holidays on top.
When is Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday in Odisha 2026?
Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday in Odisha falls on January 6, 2026.
When is Makar Sankranti in Odisha 2026?
Makar Sankranti in Odisha falls on January 14, 2026.
When is Subash Chandra Bose Jayanti / Veer Surendrasai Jayanti / Basanta Panchami in Odisha 2026?
Subash Chandra Bose Jayanti / Veer Surendrasai Jayanti / Basanta Panchami in Odisha falls on January 23, 2026.
When is Republic Day in Odisha 2026?
Republic Day in Odisha falls on January 26, 2026.
When is Dola Purnima in Odisha 2026?
Dola Purnima in Odisha falls on March 3, 2026.
When is Holi in Odisha 2026?
Holi in Odisha falls on March 4, 2026.
When is Sab-e-Qadar in Odisha 2026?
Sab-e-Qadar in Odisha falls on March 17, 2026.
When is Id-Ul-Fitr in Odisha 2026?
Id-Ul-Fitr in Odisha falls on March 21, 2026.
When is Shree Ram Navami in Odisha 2026?
Shree Ram Navami in Odisha falls on March 27, 2026.
When is Utkal Divas in Odisha 2026?
Utkal Divas in Odisha falls on April 1, 2026.
When is Good Friday in Odisha 2026?
Good Friday in Odisha falls on April 3, 2026.
When is Easter Saturday in Odisha 2026?
Easter Saturday in Odisha falls on April 4, 2026.
When is Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti / Maha Vishuva Sankranti in Odisha 2026?
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti / Maha Vishuva Sankranti in Odisha falls on April 14, 2026.
When is Buddha Purnima / Pandit Raghunath Murmu Birthday in Odisha 2026?
Buddha Purnima / Pandit Raghunath Murmu Birthday in Odisha falls on May 1, 2026.
When is Sabitri Amabasya in Odisha 2026?
Sabitri Amabasya in Odisha falls on May 16, 2026.
When is Birthday of Raja Ram Mohan Roy in Odisha 2026?
Birthday of Raja Ram Mohan Roy in Odisha falls on May 22, 2026.
When is Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakrid) in Odisha 2026?
Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakrid) in Odisha falls on May 27, 2026.
When is Raja Sankranti in Odisha 2026?
Raja Sankranti in Odisha falls on June 15, 2026.
When is Muharram in Odisha 2026?
Muharram in Odisha falls on June 26, 2026.
When is Rath Yatra in Odisha 2026?
Rath Yatra in Odisha falls on July 16, 2026.
When is Bahuda Yatra in Odisha 2026?
Bahuda Yatra in Odisha falls on July 24, 2026.
When is Independence Day in Odisha 2026?
Independence Day in Odisha falls on August 15, 2026.
When is Foundation Day of Brahmo Samaj in Odisha 2026?
Foundation Day of Brahmo Samaj in Odisha falls on August 20, 2026.
When is Birthday of Prophet Muhammad (Milad-Un-Nabi) in Odisha 2026?
Birthday of Prophet Muhammad (Milad-Un-Nabi) in Odisha falls on August 26, 2026.
When is Jhulana Purnima in Odisha 2026?
Jhulana Purnima in Odisha falls on August 27, 2026.
When is Janmashtami in Odisha 2026?
Janmashtami in Odisha falls on September 4, 2026.
When is Ganesh Puja in Odisha 2026?
Ganesh Puja in Odisha falls on September 14, 2026.
When is Nuakhai in Odisha 2026?
Nuakhai in Odisha falls on September 15, 2026.
When is Day following Nuakhai in Odisha 2026?
Day following Nuakhai in Odisha falls on September 16, 2026.
When is Gandhi Jayanti in Odisha 2026?
Gandhi Jayanti in Odisha falls on October 2, 2026.
When is Mahasaptami in Odisha 2026?
Mahasaptami in Odisha falls on October 17, 2026.
When is Mahanavami in Odisha 2026?
Mahanavami in Odisha falls on October 19, 2026.
When is Vijaya Dashami in Odisha 2026?
Vijaya Dashami in Odisha falls on October 20, 2026.
When is Anla Navami in Odisha 2026?
Anla Navami in Odisha falls on November 18, 2026.
When is Rahas Purnima in Odisha 2026?
Rahas Purnima in Odisha falls on November 24, 2026.
When is Prathamashtami in Odisha 2026?
Prathamashtami in Odisha falls on December 1, 2026.
When is Christmas Eve in Odisha 2026?
Christmas Eve in Odisha falls on December 24, 2026.
When is Christmas Day in Odisha 2026?
Christmas Day in Odisha falls on December 25, 2026.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Odisha?
Most public holidays in Odisha are observed only on the exact date. Some countries grant a substitute weekday off when a holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday — check the notes for each holiday above.
Are banks closed on public holidays in Odisha?
Yes — most banks, public administration offices, and the stock exchange close on national public holidays. Some retail and tourism businesses stay open.
What is a "bridge day"?
A bridge day is a regular working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend (e.g. a Friday after a Thursday holiday). Many people take this day off to extend the long weekend without using extra vacation.
Are these dates official for Odisha?
Dates are sourced from official government publications and the relevant ministries. Always confirm regional and local observances closer to your travel date — especially for substitute holidays and bank-only days.
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