List of Government & Bank Holidays in Odisha in 2024
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 2024.
List of Government Holidays in Odisha in 2024
The list of government holidays in Odisha in 2024 will detail this year's public and provincial holidays:
| Date | Day | Holidays |
| 17th January | Wednesday | Guru Gibing Singh Jayanti |
| 23rd January | Tuesday | Subash Chandra Bose Jayanti / Vir Surendra Sai Jayanti |
| 26th January | Friday | Republic Day |
| 14th February | Wednesday | Saraswati Puja / Basanta Panchami |
| 5th March | Tuesday | Panchayati Raj Divas |
| 8th March | Friday | Maha Shivaratri |
| 25th March | Monday | Dola Purnima |
| 26th March | Tuesday | Holi |
| 29th March | Friday | Good Friday |
| 1st April | Monday | Utkal Divas |
| 11th April | Thursday | Id-ul-Fitr |
| 14th April | Sunday | Maha Vishuva Sankranti/ Dr.B.R Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 17th April | Wednesday | Ram Navami |
| 23rd May | Thursday | Buddha Purnima / Birthday of Pandit Raghunath Murmu |
| 6th June | Thursday | Sabitri Amabasya |
| 14th June | Friday | Pahili Raja |
| 15th June | Saturday | Raja Sankranti |
| 17th June | Monday | ID-ul-Zuha |
| 7th July | Sunday | Ratha Yatra |
| 17th July | Wednesday | Muharram |
| 15th August | Thursday | Independence Day |
| 19th August | Monday | Jhulana Purnima |
| 26th August | Monday | Janmashtami |
| 7th September | Saturday | Ganesh Puja |
| 8th September | Sunday | Nuakhai |
| 16th September | Monday | Birth of Prophet Muhammad |
| 2nd October | Wednesday | Gandhi Jayanti/Mahalaya |
| 10th October | Thursday | Mahasaptami |
| 11th October | Friday | Mahastami |
| 12th October | Saturday | Mahanabami |
| 13th October | Sunday | Vijayadashami |
| 16th October | Wednesday | Kumar Purnima |
| 31st October | Thursday | Diwali/Kalipuja |
| 15th November | Friday | Rasa Purnima/Kartik Purnima |
| 25th December | Wednesday | Christmas |
List of Bank Holidays in Odisha in 2024
In the table below, you will find the list of the bank holidays to be observed in Odisha in 2024.
| Date | Day | Holidays |
| 13th January | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 26th January | Friday | Republic Day |
| 27th January | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 10th February | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 14th February | Wednesday | Saraswati Puja / Basanta Panchami |
| 24th February | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 8th March | Friday | Maha Shivaratri |
| 9th March | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 23rd March | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 25th March | Monday | Dola Purnima |
| 26th March | Tuesday | Holi |
| 29th March | Friday | Good Friday |
| 1st April | Monday | Utkal Divas |
| 11th April | Thursday | Id-ul-Fitr |
| 13th April | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 14th April | Sunday | Maha Vishuva Sankranti/ Dr.B.R Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 17th April | Wednesday | Ram Navami |
| 27th April | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 11th May | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 25th May | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 6th June | Thursday | Sabitri Amabasya |
| 8th June | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 14th June | Friday | Pahili Raja |
| 15th June | Saturday | Raja Sankranti |
| 17th June | Monday | ID-ul-Zuha |
| 22nd June | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 7th July | Sunday | Ratha Yatra |
| 13th July | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 27th July | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 10th August | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 15th August | Thursday | Independence Day |
| 19th August | Monday | Jhulana Purnima |
| 24th August | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 26th August | Monday | Janmashtami |
| 7th September | Saturday | Ganesh Puja |
| 8th September | Sunday | Nuakhai |
| 14th September | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 16th September | Monday | Birth of Prophet Muhammad |
| 28th September | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 2nd October | Wednesday | Gandhi Jayanti/Mahalaya |
| 10th October | Thursday | Mahasaptami |
| 11th October | Friday | Mahastami |
| 12th October | Saturday | Mahanabami |
| 12th October | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 13th October | Sunday | Vijayadashami |
| 16th October | Wednesday | Kumar Purnima |
| 26th October | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 31st October | Thursday | Diwali/Kalipuja |
| 9th November | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 15th November | Friday | Rasa Purnima/Kartik Purnima |
| 23rd November | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 14th December | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 25th December | Wednesday | Christmas |
| 28th December | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
*Please note that the date and day may vary.
This article about bank and government holidays in Odisha in 2024 will help you to plan your holidays accordingly and relax your mind from your suffocating work routine.
FAQs about Government and Bank Holidays in Odisha in 2024
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.