List of Government & Bank Holidays in Odisha in 2025

bank and government holidays in odisha in 2025

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 2025.

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Government Holidays in Odisha
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Important Dates and Festivals in Odisha
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List of Government Holidays in Odisha in 2025

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.

Following is the list of government holidays in Odisha in 2025:

Date	Day	Holidays
1st January	Wednesday	New Year's Day
6th January	Monday	Guru Gibing Singh Jayanti
23rd January	Thursday	Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
26th January	Sunday	Republic Day
2nd February	Sunday	Vasant Panchami
12th February	Wednesday	Guru Ravidas Jayanti
26th February	Wednesday	Maha Shivaratri
5th March	Wednesday	Panchayati Raj Divas
14th March	Friday	Holi
30th March	Sunday	Gudi Padwa
31st March	Monday	Eid Al-Fitr
1st April	Tuesday	Odisha Day
5th April	Saturday	Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti
6th April	Sunday	Ram Navami
14th April	Monday	Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
10th April	Thursday	Mahavir Jayanti
15th April	Tuesday	Maha Vishuba Sankranti
18th April	Friday	Good Friday
29th April	Tuesday	Maharshi Parasuram Jayanti
30th April	Sunday	Basava Jayanti
1st May	Thursday	May Day
12th May	Monday	Buddha Purnima
6th June	Sunday	Bakrid / Eid al Adha
11th June	Wednesday	Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti
14th June	Saturday	Pahili Raja
14th June	Saturday	Raja Sankranti
15th June	Sunday	Raja Sankranti
16th June	Monday	Raja Sankranti
27th June	Friday	Ratha Yatra
3rd July	Thursday	Karkidaka Vavu Bali
27th July	Friday	Muharram
8th August	Friday	Jhulan Purnima
15th August	Friday	Independence Day
16th August	Saturday	Janmashtami
27th August	Wednesday	Ganesh Chaturthi
28th August	Thursday	Nuakhai
2nd September	Tuesday	Ramdev Jayanti
4th September	Thursday	Eid e Milad
7th September	Sunday	Mahalaya Amavasye
22nd September	Monday	Ghatasthapana
1st October	Wednesday	Maha Navami
2nd October	Thursday	Gandhi Jayanti
2nd October	Thursday	Vijaya Dashami
20th October	Monday	Lakshmi Puja
20th October to 22nd October	Monday to Wednesday	Deepavali
1st November	Saturday	Guru Nanak’s Birthday
5th November	Wednesday	Kartika Purnima
24th November	Monday	Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji's Martyrdom Day
25th December	Thursday	Christmas Day

List of Bank Holidays in Odisha in 2025

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 2025 below:

Date	Day	Holiday
6th January	Monday	Guru Gibing Singh Jayanti
11th January	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
23rd January	Wednesday	Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
26th January	Sunday	Republic Day / 4th Saturday Bank Holiday
2nd February	Sunday	Vasant Panchami
8th February	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
22nd February	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
5th March	Wednesday	Panchayati Raj Divas
8th March	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
14th March	Friday	Holi
22nd March	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
30th March	Sunday	Ugadi
31st March	Monday	Eid Al-Fitr
1st April	Tuesday	Odisha Day
5th April	Saturday	Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti
6th April	Sunday	Shri Ram Navami
10th April	Thursday	Mahavir Jayanti
12th April	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
14th April	Monday	Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
10th April	Thursday	Mahavir Jayanti
18th April	Friday	Good Friday
26th April	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
30th April	Sunday	Basava Jayanti
1st May	Thursday	May Day
10th May	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
12th May	Monday	Buddha Purnima
24th May	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
6th June	Sunday	Bakrid / Eid al Adha
14th June	Saturday	Pahili Raja
14th June	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
27th June	Friday	Ratha Yatra
28th June	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
12th July	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
26th July	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
27th July	Friday	Muharram
8th August	Friday	Jhulan Purnima
10th August	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
15th August	Friday	Independence Day / Parsi New Year
16th August	Saturday	Janmashtami
23rd August	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
27th August	Wednesday	Ganesh Chaturthi
4th September	Thursday	Eid e Milad
7th September	Sunday	Mahalaya Amavasye
13th September	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
27th September	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
1st October	Wednesday	Maha Navami
2nd October	Thursday	Gandhi Jayanti
2nd October	Thursday	Vijaya Dashami
7th October	Tuesday	Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
11th October	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
20th October to 22nd October	Monday to Wednesday	Deepavali
25th October	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
5th November	Wednesday	Kartika Purnima
8th November	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
22nd November	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
13th December	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
25th December	Thursday	Christmas Day
27th December	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday

*Please note that the date and day may vary.

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List of Important Dates & Festivals in Odisha in 2025

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 2025, along with their dates:

Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti (6th January): This festival commemorates the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th and final Sikh Guru.
Sai Jayanti (23rd November): Sai Jayanti celebrates the birth anniversary of Sai Baba.
Saraswati Puja / Basanta Panchami (2nd February): This festival honours Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, wisdom, learning, and arts.
Holi (14th 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 (27th June): Rath Yatra celebrates Lord Jagannath's and his siblings' journey to their aunt’s home.
Muharram (27th July): 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 (8th August): This festival honours the love of Radha and Lord Krishna.
Janmashtami (16th August): Janmashtami is a festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna.
Ganesh Puja (27th August): Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha.
Nuakhai (28th August): Nuakhai is a festival celebrating the new rice harvest.
Diwali/Kali Puja (20th October): Diwali commemorates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya.
Rasa Purnima/Kartik Purnima (5th November): Rasa Purnima commemorates Lord Krishna's divine dance with the Gopis.

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FAQs about Government and Bank Holidays in Odisha

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Is Mahalaya a government holiday in Odisha?

Yes, Mahalaya is usually a government holiday in most states, including Odisha.

Is Saraswati Puja a bank holiday in Odisha?

Banks in Odisha remain closed on Saraswati Puja/Basanta Panchami. However, this is not the case in every Indian state.

Is Christmas a bank holiday in Odisha?

Yes, like most other states in India, Christmas is a bank holiday in Odisha.

How many bank holidays will Odisha get in 2025?

Odisha will get a total of 53 bank holidays in 2025.

Is Muharram a public holiday in Odisha?

Yes, Muharram is a public holiday in Odisha.