Odisha Holidays in 2026

We have compiled a list of holidays in Odisha in 2026. The list includes all public, banks, regional, and national holidays in the state of Odisha in 2026. You can refer to the list and look out for long weekends to plan you vacations.

Following are national, public and bank holidays in Odisha in 2026 which residents of the state can avail during the calendar year.

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Date  

Holiday  

Day  

14 January 2026 

Makara Sankranti 

Wednesday 

23 January 2026 

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti  

Friday  

23 January 2026 

Vasant Panchami 

Friday 

26 January 2026  

Republic Day  

Monday  

15 February 2026 

Maha Shivaratri  

Sunday  

3 March 2026  

Holi  

Tuesday  

5 March 2026  

Panchayatiraj Divas  

Thursday  

21 March 2026  

Idul Fitr  

Saturday  

27 March 2026  

Ram navami  

Friday  

31 March 2026 

Mahavir Jayanti  

Tuesday  

01 April 2026  

Odisha Day  

Wednesday  

3 April 2026  

Good Friday  

Friday  

14 April 2026  

Dr Ambedkar Jayanti  

Tuesday  

14 April 2026 

Maha Vishuba Sankranti  

Tuesday  

1 May 2026  

May Day  

Friday  

1 May 2026  

Buddha Purnima  

Friday  

27 May 2026  

Bakrid / Eid al Adha  

Wednesday  

14 June 2026 

Pahili Raja    

Sunday  

15 June 2026 

Raja Sankranti  

Monday  

26 June 2026 

Muharram 

Friday 

16 July 2026 

Ratha Yathra  

Thursday  

15 August 2026  

Independence Day  

Saturday  

25 August 2026 

Eid e Milad 

Tuesday 

27 August 2026 

Jhulan Purnima 

Thursday 

4 September 2026 

Janmashtami  

Friday  

15 September 2026  

Ganesh Chaturthi  

Tuesday  

16 September 2026  

Nuakhai  

Wednesday  

2 October 2026 

Gandhi Jayanti 

Friday 

10 October 2026  

Mahalaya Amavasye   

Saturday  

18 October 2026 

Maha Saptami 

Sunday 

19 October 2026 

Maha Ashtami 

Monday 

20 October 2026  

Maha Navami  

Tuesday  

21 October 2026  

Vijaya Dashami  

Wednesday  

25 October 2026  

Lakshmi Puja  

Sunday  

8 November 2026 

Deepavali  

Sunday 

24 November 2026 

Guru Nanak’s Birthday  

Tuesday  

24 November 2026 

Kartika Purnima  

Tuesday  

25 December 2026  

Christmas Day  

Friday 

Odisha, located in the eastern part of India, boasts of historical tourist destinations. Holidays in Odisha are excellent. A portion of the famous Konark Sun Temple - the largest of the temples of the "Holy Golden Triangle" that exist today. The state is rich in flora and fauna creating a treasure trove for many migratory species of reptiles and birds.

Bank Holidays in Odisha for 2026

There are bank holidays in Odisha apart from national and regional holidays. Bank officials are off work during these holidays. As per the understanding between the Indian Banks' Association and All India Bank Employees' Association, on the second and fourth Saturdays, all public sector banks in Odisha and other states of India are closed for business.

Date  

Holiday  

Day  

10 January 2026   

Second Saturday   

Saturday   

14 January 2026  

Makara Sankranti 

Wednesday 

23 January 2026 

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti  

Friday  

23 January 2026 

Vasant Panchami 

Friday 

26 January 2026  

Republic Day  

Monday 

14 February 2026 

 Second Saturday 

Saturday  

15 February 2026 

Maha Shivaratri   

Sunday 

28 February 2026 

Fourth Saturday  

Saturday 

3 March 2026  

Holi  

Tuesday  

5 March 2026 

Panchayatiraj Divas 

Thursday 

14 March 2026 

Second Saturday 

Saturday 

21 March 2026  

Idul Fitr  

Saturday  

27 March 2026  

Ram navami  

Friday  

28 March 2026  

Fourth Saturday  

Saturday 

31 March 2026 

Mahavir Jayanti  

Tuesday  

1 April 2026  

Odisha Day 

Wednesday  

3 April 2026  

Good Friday  

Friday  

11 April 2026 

Second Saturday  

Saturday 

14 April 2026  

Dr Ambedkar Jayanti  

Tuesday  

14 April 2026 

Maha Vishuba Sankranti  

Tuesday  

25 April 2026 

Fourth Saturday  

Saturday 

1 May 2026  

May Day /Buddha Purnima 

Friday  

9 May 2026  

Second Saturday  

Saturday  

23 May 2026  

Fourth Saturday  

Saturday 

27 May 2026  

Bakrid / Eid al Adha  

Wednesday  

13 June 2026  

Second Saturday  

Saturday  

26 June 2026  

Muharram 

Friday 

27 June 2026  

Fourth Saturday  

Saturday 

11 July 2026 

Second Saturday  

Saturday  

16 July 2026 

Ratha Yathra  

Thursday  

25 July 2026  

Fourth Saturday  

Saturday 

8 August 2026 

Second Saturday    

Saturday    

15 August 2026 

Independence Day 

Saturday 

22 August 2026 

Fourth Saturday  

Saturday 

25 August 2026 

Eid e Milad 

Tuesday 

27 August 2026 

Jhulan Purnima 

Thursday 

4 September 2026 

Janmashtami  

Friday  

12 September 2026 

Second Saturday  

Saturday 

15 September 2026  

Ganesh Chaturthi  

Tuesday  

16 September 2026  

Nuakhai  

Wednesday  

26 September 2026 

Fourth Saturday  

Saturday 

2 October 2026 

Gandhi Jayanti 

Friday 

10 October 2026  

Mahalaya Amavasye   

Saturday  

10 October 2026 

Second Saturday    

Saturday    

18 October 2026 

Maha Saptami 

Sunday 

19 October 2026 

Maha Ashtami 

Monday 

20 October 2026  

Maha Navami  

Tuesday  

21 October 2026  

Vijaya Dashami  

Wednesday  

24 October 2026  

Fourth Saturday  

Saturday 

25 October 2026  

Lakshmi Puja  

Sunday  

8 November 2026 

Deepavali  

Sunday 

14 November 2026 

Second Saturday  

Saturday 

24 November 2026 

Guru Nanak’s Birthday  

Tuesday  

24 November 2026 

Kartika Purnima  

Tuesday  

28 November 2026 

Fourth Saturday 

Saturday 

12 December 2026 

Second Saturday  

Saturday 

25 December 2026  

Christmas Day 

Friday 

26 December 2026 

Fourth Saturday 

Saturday 

About Bank Holidays in Odisha

Odisha Holidays

Holidays are indeed a welcome break from our hectic work life. The list of holidays in Odisha in 2026 offers an insight into the public, regional and bank holidays in the state. This can be effectively utilised when we include our leaves offering us to take advantage over general holidays.

All scheduled and private sectors banks will remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. The aforementioned table for bank holidays Odisha 2026 is for bank employees across the state of Odisha. In fact, the public can make use of ATMs to withdraw cash during bank holidays .

The page has been designed by referring the most relevant and valid sources. For the year 2026, the state government of Odisha has declared the list of holidays. Even the central government has unveiled the holidays for the year. An employee whether working in the government sector or in the private sector gets three national holidays, which include Republic Day, Independence Day and Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti.

Apart from national holidays, an employee gets public holidays and restricted holidays. All the three national holidays are celebrated on fixed dates. As far as public holidays are concerned, a few public holidays are celebrated on fixed dates. The dates for a majority of festivals may not be the same. They tend to vary from one state to another. This makes people to seek a list of holidays in Odisha.

Regional Festivals Celebrated as Holidays in Odisha

Odisha observes several regional festivals as public holidays, such as Rath Yatra, Nuakhai, Raja Parba, and Durga Puja. These festivals reflect the state’s deep cultural and spiritual roots and are marked with vibrant celebrations across towns and villages.

Importance of Odisha Holiday Calendar 2026

The calendar of Odisha holidays 2026 is required to:

  1. Know the days and dates of festival, national and public holidays in Odisha
  2. Know the days and dates of bank holidays in Odisha
  3. Reserve a travel ticket be it a train ticket or a flight ticket in advance
  4. Plan a tour in advance.

How to Plan a Trip Around Odisha Holidays 2026

Planning a trip around Odisha's public holidays allows travelers to experience regional festivals like Rath Yatra or Durga Puja. Use the holiday calendar to schedule long weekend getaways, visit coastal spots like Puri and Konark, or explore eco-tourism in Simlipal and Chilika Lake.  

FAQs on Odisha Holidays

  • What are the official bank holidays in Odisha for 2026?

    The official bank holidays in Odisha for 2026 include national holidays, major state festivals, and special occasions notified by the Odisha Government.

  • Are Odisha holidays applicable to all banks?

    Yes, both public and private sector banks in Odisha follow the official state holiday list notified by the government and RBI.

  • Is the Nuakhai Festival a public holiday in Odisha in 2026?

    Yes, Nuakhai is a regional public holiday in many districts of Odisha and is officially recognized by the state.

  • Do Odisha holidays affect NEFT and RTGS timings?

    Yes, NEFT and RTGS services are unavailable on bank holidays. Transactions resume the next working day.

  • How many public holidays does Odisha have in 2026?

    Odisha typically observes around 25 to 30 public holidays in 2026, including religious, national, and regional holidays.

  • Are government and bank holidays the same in Odisha?

    While many holidays overlap, some may apply exclusively to government offices or banks depending on the notification.

  • How can I plan a vacation around Odisha holidays in 2026?

    Check for long weekends or extended breaks during major festivals to plan vacations effectively around holidays.

  • What are the major regional festivals that are public holidays in Odisha?

    Key festivals include Rath Yatra, Nuakhai, Raja Parba, Durga Puja, and Makar Sankranti.

News about Odisha Holidays

Odisha announces its 2025 public holidays

The state government of Odisha has released a declaration of Federal holidays for Odisha 2025: public holidays, regional holidays, and national holidays, which shall be applicable and valid in the state of Odisha. State government employees will also be able to enjoy one optional holiday for every festival commemorated in the list given. Here are some holidays of importance in Odisha for the year 2025: 

  1.  Panchayati Raj Divas, 5th March 2025 (Wednesday): Marks the establishment of Panchayati Raj institutions in India, emphasizing de-centralisation as well as grassroots democracy. 
  1. Dola Purnima (14th March 2025, Friday): A religious festival in Odisha dedicated to the worship of Lord Krishna coincides with Holi. 
  1. Utkal Divas (1st April 2025, Tuesday): The day when Odisha was born as an independent state in 1936, this day will be celebrated as Odisha's foundation day.  
  1. The grand chariot festival of Lord Jagannath is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm in Odisha - Ratha Yatra (27 June 2025, Friday).  
  1. Kumar Purnima (7th October 2025, Tuesday): Unmarried girls pray for partners on this day by worshipping the moon.  
  1. Rahas Purnima (5th November 2025, Wednesday): A predominantly Odisha festival associated with the Raslila of Sri Krishna. 
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