Plan your year in India’s cultural treasure with this official 2025 holiday calendar for Odisha. This comprehensive guide covers all government holidays, bank closures, and vibrant tribal festivals in the land of temples and traditions. Whether you’re a resident, government employee, or planning to visit the Sun Temple, stay informed about all public holidays in Odisha.
Why This Odisha Holiday Calendar is Essential
✓ State employees: Track all notified holidays
✓ Tourists: Experience Odisha’s unique temple festivals
✓ Bank customers: Avoid unexpected closure days
✓ Business owners: Schedule operations around Rath Yatra
✓ Pilgrims: Plan temple visits during special occasions
Government Holidays in Odisha 2025
Odisha observes three types of official holidays:
National Holidays (India-wide)
State-Specific Holidays (Unique to Odia culture)
Temple Festivals (Major religious observances)
Public Holidays in Odisha 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2025 | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
| 14 January 2025 | Tuesday | Makar Sankranti |
| 23 January 2025 | Thursday | Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti / Veer Surendra Sai Jayanti |
| 26 January 2025 | Sunday | Republic Day |
| 26 February 2025 | Wednesday | Maha Shivaratri |
| 5 March 2025 | Wednesday | Panchayat Raj Divas |
| 14 March 2025 | Friday | Dola Purnima |
| 15 March 2025 | Saturday | Holi |
| 31 March 2025 | Monday | Id-ul-Fitr |
| 1 April 2025 | Tuesday | Utkal Divas |
| 6 April 2025 | Sunday | Ram Navami |
| 14 April 2025 | Monday | Maha Vishuva Sankranti / Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 18 April 2025 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 12 May 2025 | Monday | Buddha Purnima / Pt. Raghunath Murmu Jayanti |
| 27 May 2025 | Tuesday | Sabitri Amavasya |
| 7 June 2025 | Saturday | Id-ul-Zuha |
| 14 June 2025 | Saturday | Pahili Raja |
| 27 June 2025 | Friday | Rath Yatra |
| 6 July 2025 | Sunday | Muharram |
| 15 August 2025 | Friday | Independence Day / Janmashtami |
| 27 August 2025 | Wednesday | Ganesh Puja |
| 28 August 2025 | Thursday | Nuakhai |
| 5 September 2025 | Friday | Birthday of Prophet Muhammad |
| 29 September 2025 | Monday | Mahasaptami |
| 30 September 2025 | Tuesday | Mahaashtami |
| 1 October 2025 | Wednesday | Mahanavami |
| 2 October 2025 | Thursday | Vijayadashami / Gandhi Jayanti |
| 7 October 2025 | Tuesday | Kumar Purnima |
| 20 October 2025 | Monday | Diwali |
| 5 November 2025 | Wednesday | Rahas Purnima |
| 25 December 2025 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
Bank Holidays in Odisha
Banks follow RBI guidelines with Odisha-specific norms:
Weekly Closures: All Sundays + 2nd & 4th Saturdays
Special Holidays: During Rath Yatra and other major festivals
ATM Services: Remain operational 24/7
Regional Notes:
Puri branches may have extended closures during Rath Yatra
Tribal area branches may adjust for local festivals
Important: Banks typically close for 3+ days during Rath Yatra – plan transactions accordingly.
Bank Holidays in Odisha 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2025 | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
| 11 January 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 14 January 2025 | Tuesday | Makar Sankranti |
| 23 January 2025 | Thursday | Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti / Veer Surendra Sai Jayanti |
| 25 January 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 26 January 2025 | Sunday | Republic Day |
| 8 February 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 22 February 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 26 February 2025 | Wednesday | Maha Shivaratri |
| 5 March 2025 | Wednesday | Panchayat Raj Divas |
| 8 March 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 14 March 2025 | Friday | Dola Purnima |
| 15 March 2025 | Saturday | Holi |
| 22 March 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 31 March 2025 | Monday | Id-ul-Fitr |
| 1 April 2025 | Tuesday | Annual Closing of Accounts |
| 1 April 2025 | Tuesday | Utkal Divas |
| 6 April 2025 | Sunday | Ram Navami |
| 12 April 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 14 April 2025 | Monday | Maha Vishuva Sankranti / Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 18 April 2025 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 26 April 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 10 May 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 12 May 2025 | Monday | Buddha Purnima / Pt. Raghunath Murmu Jayanti |
| 24 May 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 27 May 2025 | Tuesday | Sabitri Amavasya |
| 7 June 2025 | Saturday | Id-ul-Zuha |
| 14 June 2025 | Saturday | Pahili Raja |
| 14 June 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 27 June 2025 | Friday | Rath Yatra |
| 28 June 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 12 July 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 26 July 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 9 August 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 15 August 2025 | Friday | Independence Day / Janmashtami |
| 23 August 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 27 August 2025 | Wednesday | Ganesh Puja |
| 28 August 2025 | Thursday | Nuakhai |
| 5 September 2025 | Friday | Birthday of Prophet Muhammad |
| 13 September 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 27 September 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 29 September 2025 | Monday | Mahasaptami |
| 30 September 2025 | Tuesday | Mahaashtami |
| 1 October 2025 | Wednesday | Mahanavami |
| 2 October 2025 | Thursday | Vijayadashami / Gandhi Jayanti |
| 7 October 2025 | Tuesday | Kumar Purnima |
| 11 October 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 20 October 2025 | Monday | Diwali |
| 25 October 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 5 November 2025 | Wednesday | Rahas Purnima |
| 8 November 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 22 November 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 13 December 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 25 December 2025 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
| 27 December 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
Must-Experience Odisha Festivals
Rath Yatra (July): Puri’s spectacular chariot festival
Konark Dance Festival (December): Against Sun Temple backdrop
Dhanu Yatra (December-January): World’s largest open-air theater
Maha Shivratri (March): Celebrations at Lingaraj Temple
Nuakhai (September): Western Odisha’s harvest festival
Best Times to Visit Odisha
October-March: Pleasant weather for temple tours
July: Witness the grand Rath Yatra
December: Enjoy Konark Festival and beach weather
September: Experience tribal Nuakhai celebrations
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many public holidays does Odisha have?
A: About 20-25 including national and state-specific days.
Q: Are private companies closed during Rath Yatra?
A: Most Bhubaneswar-based companies grant holidays for major festivals.
Q: What’s Odisha’s most unique festival?
A: Dhanu Yatra – spanning 12 days across Bargarh town.
Q: Do all districts follow the same holiday schedule?
A: Some tribal areas observe additional local festivals.
Download our free Odisha 2025 Holiday Calendar PDF