Hindu/Vedic · 2026

Onam

Thiru Onam

Wednesday, 26 August 2026

Past observance

2025 2026 2027

Why it is celebrated

Kerala's harvest-cultural festival is associated with the legendary return of Mahabali. Floral arrangements, festive meals and community celebrations mark the season.

Significance and traditions

Kerala's harvest-cultural festival is associated with the legendary return of Mahabali. Floral arrangements, festive meals and community celebrations mark the season.

Where it is celebrated

Kerala

Government holiday status · 2026

Central Restricted · Central · DL

Wednesday, 26 August 2026

Central Government administrative offices located at Delhi/New Delhi. Outside Delhi, compulsory/local-selection rules apply; this is not a State holiday assertion.

Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India · F.No.12/2/2023-JCA, 3 July 2025 · verified · Checked 2026-10-11

Official holiday notification

Annexure II, entry 20. This is the exact Delhi office holiday date printed in the notification, not a universal local ritual date.

Government holiday status varies by year, jurisdiction and organisation. Holiday information shown here is based on the cited government notification. Please verify the latest notification where required.

Calendar and tradition variations

Observance dates and customs can vary by region, community and calendar convention. Yearly dates are shown only where a source has been recorded.

DoPT notification date · Wednesday, 26 August 2026

Annexure II, entry 20. This is the exact Delhi office holiday date printed in the notification, not a universal local ritual date.

DoPT 2026 holiday notification, as hosted by NHAI

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