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Odisha is a land of rich culture and traditions, and the state celebrates many holidays throughout the year. From the vibrant Holi and Diwali to the serene Buddha Purnima and Ratha Yatra, each holiday in Odisha reflects the state's diverse cultural heritage.
So, keep scrolling to learn more about the list of government & bank holidays in Odisha in 2026.
Government holidays play an essential role in public life by allowing people, regardless of their caste, creed, or religion, to get together and celebrate a particular cause. They also provide a much-needed break in the humdrum of daily life, allowing people to rejuvenate and spend time with their families.
In Odisha, public holidays are similar to those in other parts of the country. However, some cultural and regional holidays tend to differ.  Â
Following is the list of government holidays in Odisha in 2026:
| Date | Day | Holidays |
| 14th January | Wednesday | Makar Sankranti |
| 23rd January | Friday | Subash Chandra Bose Jayanti / Vir Surendra Sai Jayanti / Basanta Panchami |
| 26th January | Monday | Republic Day |
| 3rd March | Tuesday | Dola Purnima |
| 4th March | Wednesday | Holi |
| 21st March | Saturday | Eid-ul-Fitr |
| 27th March | Friday | Shree Rama Navami |
| 1st April | Wednesday | Utkal Divas |
| 3rd April | Friday | Good Friday |
| 14th April | Tuesday | Dr BR Ambedkar Jayanti / Maha Vishuba Sankranti |
| 1st May | Friday | Buddha Purnima / Pt. Raghunath Murmu’s Birthday |
| 16th May | Saturday | Sabitri Amabasya |
| 27th May | Wednesday | Eid-ul-Adha |
| 15th June | Monday | Raja Sankranti |
| 26th June | Friday | Muharram |
| 16th July | Thursday | Rath Yatra |
| 15th August | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 26th August | Wednesday | Birthday of Prophet Muhammad |
| 27th August | Thursday | Jhulana Purnima |
| 4th September | Friday | Janmashtami |
| 14th September | Monday | Ganesh Puja |
| 15th September | Tuesday | Nuakhai |
| 16th September | Wednesday | Day Following Nuakhai |
| 2nd October | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| 17th October | Saturday | Mahasaptami |
| 19th October | Monday | Mahanavami |
| 20th October | Tuesday | Vijayadasami |
| 24th November | Tuesday | Rasa Purnima |
| 25th December | Friday | Christmas Day |
Bank holidays are days when all physical branches of banks and other financial services institutions remain closed. You can go for online banking services, but the processing time of some financial transactions may get delayed.
The list of bank holidays in Odisha is the same as the rest of India, but a few regional and cultural holidays may differ.
Check out the list of bank holidays in Odisha in 2026 below:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
| 10th January | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 14th January | Wednesday | Makara Sankranti |
| 23rd January | Friday | Vasant Panchami |
| 24th January | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 26th January | Monday | Republic Day |
| 14th February | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 15th February | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri |
| 28th February | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 4th March | Wednesday | Holi |
| 14th March | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 21st March | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr |
| 27th March | Friday | Sri Ramnavami |
| 1st April | Wednesday | Annual Closing of Bank Account |
| 3rd April | Friday | Good Friday |
| 11th April | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 25th April | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 9th May | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 23rd May | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 13th June | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 15th June | Monday | Raja Sankranti |
| 26th June | Friday | Muharram |
| 27th June | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 11th July | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 25th July | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 8th August | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 15th August | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 22nd August | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 4th September | Friday | Janmashtami |
| 12th September | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 14th September | Monday | Ganesh Puja |
| 16th September | Wednesday | Nuakhai |
| 26th September | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 2nd October | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| 10th October | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 19th October | Monday | Maha Ashtami |
| 21st October | Wednesday | Vijaya Dashami |
| 24th October | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 8th November | Sunday | Deepavali / Diwali |
| 14th November | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 28th November | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 12th December | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 25th December | Friday | Christmas |
| 26th December | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
*Please note that the date and day may vary.
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Odisha celebrates various festivals that reflect its culture, history, religion, and age-old traditions. People from all over the state gather with their friends and family to participate in the merrymaking.
Here are some of the important festivals in Odisha in 2026, along with their dates:
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti (5th January): This festival commemorates the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th and final Sikh Guru.
Sai Jayanti (9th February): Sai Jayanti celebrates the birth anniversary of Sai Baba.
Saraswati Puja / Basanta Panchami (23rd January): This festival honours Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, wisdom, learning, and arts.
Holi (4th March): Holi commemorates the eternal love between Radha and Lord Krishna and celebrates the victory of good over evil.
Utkal Divas (1st April): Utkal Divas celebrates the formation of the state of Odisha.
Pahili Raja (14th June): This festival celebrates Mother Earth’s feminine energy.
Ratha Yatra (16th July): Rath Yatra celebrates Lord Jagannath's and his siblings' journey to their aunt’s home.
Muharram (26th June): Muharram is a festival honouring the death of Hussein Ibn Ali, Prophet Muhammad's grandson, and marks the start of the Islamic New Year.
Jhulan Purnima (27th August): This festival honours the love of Radha and Lord Krishna.
Janmashtami (4th September): Janmashtami is a festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna.
Ganesh Puja (14th September): Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha.
Nuakhai (15th September): Nuakhai is a festival celebrating the new rice harvest.
Diwali/Kali Puja (8th November): Diwali commemorates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya.
Rasa Purnima/Kartik Purnima (24th November): Rasa Purnima commemorates Lord Krishna's divine dance with the Gopis.
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You now have a clear idea of the complete list of government and bank holidays in Odisha in 2026. Please remember to take note of them while planning a vacation or any personal or professional appointments to avoid last-minute cancellations.
Yes, Mahalaya is usually a government holiday in most states, including Odisha.
Yes, Mahalaya is usually a government holiday in most states, including Odisha.
Banks in Odisha remain closed on Saraswati Puja/Basanta Panchami. However, this is not the case in every Indian state.
Banks in Odisha remain closed on Saraswati Puja/Basanta Panchami. However, this is not the case in every Indian state.
Yes, like most other states in India, Christmas is a bank holiday in Odisha.
Yes, like most other states in India, Christmas is a bank holiday in Odisha.
Odisha will get a total of 44 bank holidays in 2026.
Odisha will get a total of 44 bank holidays in 2026.
Yes, Muharram is a public holiday in Odisha.
Yes, Muharram is a public holiday in Odisha.