Odisha Holidays

If you’re based in Odisha or have anything to do with business, government work, or school calendars here, you already know holidays matter. They shape work schedules, school events, travel plans, and even local markets. And when it comes to 2025, it’s best to know your outs before you burn your leaves.

This blog walks you through the full, official list of holidays in Odisha for 2025. We’ve broken it down into government holidays, bank holidays, and optional/restricted days so you can stay ahead, avoid last-minute planning, and even snag those long weekends when they pop up.

List of Government Holidays in Odisha 2025

These are the official holidays notified by the Government of Odisha for state government offices. Most public institutions, schools, and administrative departments observe these days as full holidays.

Date	Day	Holiday
14 January	Tuesday	Makar Sankranti
23 January	Thursday	Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti / Veer Surendrasai Jayanti
26 February	Wednesday	Maha Shivaratri
5 March	Wednesday	Panchayati Raj Divas
14 March	Friday	Dola Purnima
15 March	Saturday	Holi
31 March	Monday	Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan)
1 April	Tuesday	Utkal Divas
14 April	Monday	Maha Vishuva Sankranti / Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti
18 April	Friday	Good Friday
12 May	Monday	Buddha Purnima/Birthday of Pt. Raghunath Murmu
27 May	Tuesday	Sabitri Amavasya
7 June	Saturday	Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)
27 June	Friday	Ratha Yatra
15 August	Friday	Independence Day / Janmashtami
27 August	Wednesday	Ganesh Puja
28 August	Thursday	Nuakhai
5 September	Friday	Milad-un-Nabi (Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday)
29 September	Monday	Mahasaptami
30 September	Tuesday	Mahastami
1 October	Wednesday	Mahanavami
2 October	Thursday	Vijaya Dasami/Gandhi Jayanti
7 October	Tuesday	Kumar Purnima
21 October	Tuesday	Diwali
5 November	Wednesday	Rahas Purnima
25 December	Thursday	Christmas (X-Mas Day)

Note:
Some holidays, like Republic Day (26 Jan) and Muharram, fall on Sundays or 2nd Saturdays in 2025, which means they may not result in additional time off.

List of Bank Holidays in Odisha 2025

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.

Date	Day	Holiday
14 January	Tuesday	Makar Sankranti
23 January	Thursday	Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti / Veer Surendrasai Jayanti
26 February	Wednesday	Maha Shivaratri
14 March	Friday	Dola Purnima
15 March	Saturday	Holi
31 March	Monday	Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan)
1 April	Tuesday	Utkal Divas
14 April	Monday	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti / Maha Vishuva Sankranti
18 April	Friday	Good Friday
12 May	Monday	Buddha Purnima / Pt. Raghunath Murmu Jayanti
7 June	Saturday	Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)
27 June	Friday	Ratha Yatra
15 August	Friday	Independence Day
27 August	Wednesday	Ganesh Puja
28 August	Thursday	Nuakhai
5 September	Friday	Milad-un-Nabi (Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday)
2 October	Thursday	Vijaya Dasami/Gandhi Jayanti
21 October	Tuesday	Diwali
25 December	Thursday	Christmas Day

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.

Date	Day	Holiday
6 January	Monday	Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday
28 March	Friday	Shab-e-Qadr
19 April	Saturday	Easter Saturday
22 May	Thursday	Birthday of Raja Ram Mohan Roy
5 July	Saturday	Bahuda Yatra
31 October	Friday	Anla Navami
12 November	Wednesday	Prathamastami
24 December	Wednesday	Christmas Eve

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many holidays are there in a year in Odisha?
There are 26 official government holidays in Odisha for 2025.

Which special day is today in Odisha?
Depends on today’s date; check the 2025 holiday list above to verify.

How many bank holidays are there in one year in Odisha?
There are 19 official bank holidays in Odisha in 2025, excluding weekends.

What is special today for Odisha?
Refer to the specific date to check if any festival or public event is listed.

Is Buddha Purnima a holiday in Odisha?
Yes, it’s an official government holiday and observed statewide.

Is Rath Yatra a holiday in Odisha?
Yes, Ratha Yatra is a major public holiday in Odisha.

Will banks be open on Rath Yatra in Odisha?
No, banks remain closed on Ratha Yatra day.

Is Utkal Divas a holiday in Odisha?
Yes, Utkal Divas on April 1 is an official state holiday.

Which holidays are declared by the government in Odisha?
All 26 are listed in the government’s official 2025 holiday notification.

What is the statehood day of Odisha?
Utkal Divas, celebrated on April 1, marks the state’s formation.