Odisha Public Holidays List 2026

Holidays are spread through different regions, calendars and ethnicities; In Odisha they play a critical role in shaping workforce planning and operational continuity. Holidays influence attendance, staffing requirements, and employee expectations throughout the year. Many organizations operate from multiple locations and not only from Odisha which makes managing public holidays difficult, especially when it varies from region to region. Tackling public holidays is essential to ensure fairness, compliance, and consistency, while balancing business needs with employee well-being.

Date Day Holiday Holiday Type
Jan 14 Wednesday Makar Sankranti Regional
Jan 23 Friday Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti / Basanta Panchami Regional
Jan 26 Monday Republic Day National
Feb 15 Sunday Mahashivratri Regional
Mar 3 Tuesday Dola Purnima Regional
Mar 4 Wednesday Holi Regional
Mar 21 Saturday Id-Ul-Fitr Regional
Mar 27 Friday Shree Rama Navami Regional
Apr 1 Wednesday Utkal Divas Regional
Apr 3 Friday Good Friday Regional
Apr 14 Tuesday Ambedkar Jayanti Regional
May 1 Friday May Day Regional
Jun 15 Monday Raja Sankranti Regional
Jun 26 Friday Muharram Regional
Jul 16 Thursday Ratha Yatra Regional
Aug 15 Saturday Independence Day National
Aug 26 Wednesday Birth of Prophet Muhammad Regional
Aug 27 Thursday Jhulana Purnima Regional
Sep 4 Friday Janmashtami Regional
Sep 14 Monday Ganesh Puja Regional
Sep 15 Tuesday Nuakhai Regional
Oct 2 Friday Gandhi Jayanti National
Oct 17 Saturday Mahashtami Regional
Oct 19 Monday Mahanavami Regional
Oct 20 Tuesday Vijaya Dasami Regional
Nov 24 Tuesday Rahas Purnima Regional
Dec 25 Friday Christmas Day Regional

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How Odisha Holidays Impact Payroll and Leave Management?

Every region, and state, operates differently when it comes to Public Holidays. When we talk about Ratha Yatra celebrations in Odisha feel like a grand wedding celebration - people are on leave and enjoying their personal time. All this is bound to bring changes in attendance, increased leave requests, and varied working arrangements which impacts payroll accuracy and leave processes for both employers and employees.

While all of these issues can impact adversely, if enterprises are well-prepared and rely on technology instead of human intervention; it will help in aligning pay cycles, overtime, and statutory requirements without disruption. This not just eases processes for the employer but aids employees while providing clarity on leave entitlements, pay calculations, and timely compensation during a high-expectation period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Not all state holidays are mandatory for private companies. However, all State holidays that are also National holidays are required to be followed by all Private companies.