Government Holidays in Odisha 2026 (Official List)
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Government Holidays in Odisha 2026 (Official List)

The Government Holidays in Odisha for 2026 are officially notified through the Government of Odisha Calendar 2026, covering public holidays and optional (restricted) holidays applicable to state government offices, schools, and public institutions.

This page provides a clean, citizen-friendly breakdown of holidays that actually matter for:

  • Government employees
  • Students & exam aspirants
  • Banks & institutions
  • Festival and travel planning

📅 Public Holidays in Odisha – 2026 (Official)

The following are official public holidays as per the Government of Odisha calendar.

DateHoliday
14 January 2026Makar Sankranti
23 January 2026Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Jayanti / Veer Surendra Sai Jayanti / Basanta Panchami
26 January 2026Republic Day
3 March 2026Dola Purnima
4 March 2026Holi
21 March 2026Id-Ul-Fitre
27 March 2026Shree Ram Navami
1 April 2026Utkal Divas
3 April 2026Good Friday
14 April 2026Maha Vishuba Sankranti / Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti
1 May 2026Budha Purnima / Birthday of Pandit Raghunath Murmu
16 May 2026Sabitri Amabasya
27 May 2026Id-ul-Zuha
15 June 2026Raja Sankranti
26 June 2026Muharram
16 July 2026Rath Yatra
15 August 2026Independence Day
26 August 2026Birthday of Prophet Mohammad
27 August 2026Jhulana Purnima
4 September 2026Janmastami
14 September 2026Ganesh Puja
15 September 2026Nuakhai
16 September 2026Day following Nuakhai
2 October 2026Gandhi Jayanti
17 October 2026Maha Saptami
19 October 2026Maha Navami
20 October 2026Vijaya Dasami
24 November 2026Rasa Purnima
25 December 2026Christmas Day

📌 These holidays are observed by Odisha state government offices unless otherwise notified.


🟠 Optional (Restricted) Holidays in Odisha – 2026

Government employees may avail one optional holiday from the list below.

DateOptional Holiday
6 January 2026Guru Govind Singh Birthday
17 March 2026Sab-e-Qadr
4 April 2026Easter Saturday
22 May 2026Birthday of Raja Ram Mohan Roy
24 July 2026Bahuda Yatra
20 August 2026Foundation Day of Brahmo Samaj
18 November 2026Anla Nabami
1 December 2026Prathamastami
24 December 2026Christmas Eve

📌 Only one optional holiday can be chosen by a government employee during the year.


🏛️ Who Follows These Odisha Government Holidays?

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✔️ State Government Offices

Fully applicable.

✔️ Schools & Colleges

Generally follow the public holiday list.

⚠️ Banks

Banks follow RBI + state-specific holidays. Major Odisha festivals like:

  • Maha Vishuba Sankranti
  • Rath Yatra
  • Durga Puja
    are usually observed.

⚠️ Private Offices

Not mandatory. Depends on internal HR policy.


🎯 Important Odisha-Specific Holidays to Note

Some holidays are unique to Odisha and often searched specifically:

  • Maha Vishuba Sankranti (Odia New Year) – 14 April
  • Raja Sankranti – 15 June
  • Rath Yatra – 16 July
  • Nuakhai & following day – 15–16 September

These dates matter for:

  • Exam scheduling
  • Travel planning
  • Temple rituals
  • Local administration

❓ FAQs – Government Holidays in Odisha 2026

Is Maha Vishuba Sankranti a government holiday in Odisha?

Yes. It is an official public holiday.

Is Rath Yatra a state holiday?

Yes. Rath Yatra is observed as a public holiday in Odisha.

Are optional holidays compulsory?

No. Employees may choose only one optional holiday.

Where is this holiday list sourced from?

From the Government of Odisha Calendar 2026 Govt.-of-Odisha-Calendar-for-th…


📌 Final Note (Important)

Holiday dates are officially valid, but:

  • Exam boards
  • Banks
  • Courts

may issue separate circulars closer to the date. Always check department-specific notifications when required.

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