Odisha govt releases 'Holiday List' for 2026; check details

The Odisha government has released the official list of holidays for the year 2026, outlining national holidays, state-specific festivals, and regional observances. 

The list includes key cultural celebrations such as Makar Sankranti, Utkal Divas, Raja Sankranti, Ratha Yatra, Ganesh Puja, Nuakhai and Diwali, along with national occasions like Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti. 

The notification also specifies days of closure for government offices and institutions, allowing citizens to plan their festivities and official work schedules in advance.

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Check the list of Holidays:

14 January: Makar Sankranti
23 January: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti / Veer Surendra Sai Jayanti
26 January: Republic Day
3 March: Dola Purnima
4 March: Holi
21 March: Id ul‑Fitr
27 March Ram Navami
1 April: Utkal Divas (Odisha Day)
3 April: Good Friday
14 April: Maha Vishuba Sankranti / Dr B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti
1 May: Buddha Purnima/Pandit Raghunatyh Murmu Birthday
16 May: Savitri Amabasya
27 May: Id ul‑Zuha
15 June: Raja Sankranti
26 June: Muharram
16 July: Ratha Yatra
15 August: Independence Day
26 August: Birthday of Prophet Muhammad
17 August: Jhulana Purnima
4 September: Janmashtami
14 September: Ganesh Chaturthi
15 September: Nuakhai
16 September: Say Following Nuakhai
17 October: Mahasaptami
19 October: Mahanavami
20 October: Vijaya Dashami
24 November: Rahas Purnima
25 December: Christmas Day

Holidays on 2nd and 4th Saturdays and Sundays:

For other holidays details, click HERE.