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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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.