Odisha Government Holidays 2026 – Full List of Public and Optional Holidays
The Odisha Government Holidays 2026 list has been officially released by the Government of Odisha. This official notification outlines the Government holidays in Odisha for 2026, including public holidays, optional holidays, and festivals falling on weekends.
All government offices, schools, and banks across the state will remain closed on these designated days. Whether you’re planning your year ahead or updating your organization’s calendar, here’s a complete breakdown of the Odisha public holidays for 2026.
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Odisha Government Holidays 2026 – General Holidays
The following Odisha Govt Holidays will be observed as public holidays across all government offices and most private establishments in the state.
| Holiday Name | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Odisha Govt Holidays 2026 – Optional Holidays
Employees may avail up to two optional holidays from the following list, as per government regulations.
| Holiday Name | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Odisha Government Holidays 2026 – Festivals Falling on Weekends (No Separate Holiday)
Certain festivals in 2026 coincide with weekends and hence will not be declared as separate Odisha Govt Holidays.
| Festival | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About Odisha Public Holidays 2026
The Odisha public holidays 2026 include major national events like Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti, along with regional festivals such as Raja Sankranti, Nuakhai, and Rath Yatra that hold immense cultural importance in the state.
These holidays are applicable to all government offices under the Government of Odisha, while banks follow a similar schedule as per the Reserve Bank of India’s guidelines.
Download Official Odisha Govt Holidays 2026 Notification (PDF)
You can view and download the official Odisha Govt Holidays 2026 PDF
Odisha Govt Holidays 2026 – Key Takeaways
- The Odisha Govt has officially notified 29 general holidays for 2026.
- Employees can avail 2 optional holidays from the approved list.
- Several festivals fall on weekends and won’t have separate holidays.
- The list covers national, cultural, and religious festivals celebrated across Odisha.
Source: I & PR Department, Odisha on X
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