Bank holidays in Odisha are declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, and include both national holidays and region-specific observances. These apply to all scheduled banks, public, private, and cooperative, across the state.

Important Notes:

• Republic Day (26 Jan), Sri Ram Navami (6 Apr), and a few other major holidays fall on Sundays in 2025; these are not additional bank closures.
• All 2nd and 4th Saturdays and Sundays are already standard bank holidays.

Suggested Read: West Bengal Holidays

List of Restricted Holidays in Odisha 2025

Restricted or optional holidays are not observed by all government offices or institutions. Instead, employees can choose a few (typically 23) based on personal preferences, cultural significance, or religious observance, subject to prior approval.

Additional Notes:

• These days are not mandatory holidays; employees may request them individually.
• A few popular festivals like Basanta Panchami, Sri Ram Navami, and Muharram fall on Sundays or second Saturdays in 2025, and hence may not be treated as active holidays.

Important Public & Bank Holidays in Odisha 2025

While the full holiday list is helpful, not every date has the same weight. Some holidays cause a complete pause in activity across schools, offices, banks, transport, and even markets. These are the days most people in Odisha plan around  for travel, family events, or simply catching a breather.

Here’s a quick look at the most impactful holidays in Odisha for 2025:

• Utkal Divas (1 April, Tuesday): Celebrates Odisha’s formation; widely observed.
• Ratha Yatra (27 June, Friday): One of the biggest religious festivals in the state.
• Independence Day (15 August, Friday): National holiday with full closure across all sectors.
• Nuakhai (28 August, Thursday): A key agricultural festival, especially in western Odisha.
• Durga Puja Week (29 Sep to 2 Oct): Includes Mahasaptami, Mahastami, Mahanavami, and Vijaya Dasami. Expect extended closures.
• Diwali (21 October, Tuesday): Increasingly celebrated across Odisha.
• Christmas (25 December, Thursday): Public and bank holiday with wide observance.

Long Weekend Opportunities in 2025

Want to maximize your holidays? Here are a few smart long weekend combos:

• Good Friday (18 Apr, Friday) + weekend = 3 days off
• Independence Day (15 Aug, Friday) + weekend = 3 days off
• Nuakhai (28 Aug, Thursday) + leave on Friday = 4-day break
• Diwali (21 Oct, Tuesday) + leave on Monday = 4-day break
  
• Christmas (25 Dec, Thursday) + leave on Friday = long weekend

Wrapping It Up

Planning your year gets a whole lot easier when you’ve got the holiday calendar sorted. With 26 government holidays, 19 bank holidays, and a set of optional days to choose from, 2025 in Odisha gives you plenty of chances to pause, celebrate, or plan ahead.

From local traditions like Nuakhai and Ratha Yatra to national observances like Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti, this list covers everything you need. Bookmark it, share it, and don’t forget to grab those long weekends when you can.