Hindu/Vedic
Dol Jatra
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Vaishnava spring festival especially associated with Radha-Krishna worship.
West Bengal · Assam · Odisha
Traditions · Seasons · Community
Festivals in Odisha 2026
India’s celebrations, regional traditions and annual holiday notifications.
12 festivals
Hindu/Vedic
Rath Yatra
Thursday, 16 July 2026
The chariot procession of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra is centred at Puri and observed by devotees elsewhere. It expresses community devotion and temple tradition.
Odisha
Hindu/Vedic
Boita Bandana
Date not yet verified
Remembers Odisha's maritime heritage through symbolic boats and associated festivities.
Odisha
Hindu/Vedic
Durga Puja
Date not yet verified
Celebrates Durga's victory over Mahishasura and the triumph of dharma. Worship, community gatherings and cultural events are especially prominent in eastern India.
West Bengal · Assam · Odisha · Tripura
Hindu/Vedic
Kali Puja
Date not yet verified
Night worship of Goddess Kali coinciding with the principal Diwali night.
West Bengal · Assam · Odisha
Hindu/Vedic
Nuakhai
Date not yet verified
Harvest festival in which the season's new grain is first ceremonially offered and shared.
Odisha
Hindu/Vedic
Pana Sankranti
Date not yet verified
Odia solar New Year and seasonal festival associated with Pana drink and temple traditions.
Odisha
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.