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Odisha Public Holiday List 2022

Published on 21 Jun, 2021, 6:43 AM IST
Updated on 6 Jun, 2022, 11:18 AM IST
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Public holidays in Odisha consists of festivals, national and state-centric holidays. If you are planning a vacation to Odisha, you should plan it according to the corresponding Odisha holidays. In this article, learn about Odisha Public Holiday List in 2022, its unique festivals, and other important holidays that the state observes during 2022.

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Odisha Public Holidays Calendar:

Public holidays in Odisha are observed during festivals that can be unique to the state or to the entire nation. During these days, most state government offices, banks and certain commercial establishments are closed. Below are the Odisha General Holidays Calendar and 2022 Odisha Public Holidays:

List of Holidays 2022 in Odisha:

Holidays in Odisha During January 2022

Day Date Holiday Name
Friday 14 January Makar Sankranti
Sunday 23 January Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Jayanti
Wednesday 26 January Republic Day

Holidays in Odisha During February 2022

Day Date Holiday Name
Saturday 05 February Vasant Panchami

Holidays in Odisha During March 2022

Day Date Holiday Name
Tuesday 01 March Maha Shivaratri
Saturday 05 March Panchayati Raj Divas
Thursday 17 March Dola Purnima
Saturday 19 March Holi

Holidays in Odisha During April 2022

Day Date Holiday Name
Friday 1 April Odisha Day/ Utkal Divas
Sunday 10 April Ram Navami
Thursday 14 April Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti/Maha Vishuba Sankranti
Friday 15 April Good Friday

Holidays in Odisha During May 2022

Day Date Holiday Name
Tuesday 03 May Eid-ul-Fitr
Monday 30 May Sabitri Amabasya

Holidays in Odisha During June 2022

Day Date Holiday Name
Tuesday 14 June Pahili Raja
Wednesday 15 June Raja Sankranti

Holidays in Odisha During July 2022

Day Date Holiday Name
Friday 01 July Ratha Yathra
Sunday 10 July Bakrid / Eid al Adha

Holidays in Odisha During August 2022

Day Date Holiday Name
Tuesday 09 August Muharram
Friday 12 August Jhulan Purnima
Monday 15 August Independence Day
Friday 19 August Janmashtami
Wednesday 31 August Ganesh Chaturthi

Holidays in Odisha During September 2022

Day Date Holiday Name
Thursday 01 September Nuakhai
Sunday 25 September Mahalaya Amavasye

Holidays in Odisha During October 2022

Day Date Holiday Name
Sunday 02 October Gandhi Jayanti & Maha Saptami
Monday 03 October Maha Ashtami
Tuesday 04 October Maha Navami
Wednesday 05 October Vijaya Dashami
Sunday 09 October Lakshmi Puja & Eid-e-Milad
Tuesday 25 October Diwali

Holidays in Odisha During November 2022

Day Date Holiday Name
Tuesday 08 November Karthika Purnima

Holidays in Odisha During December 2022

Day Date Holiday Name
Sunday 25 December Christmas

Note: The above list of Odisha holidays is applicable across the state and its cities such as:

  • Bhubaneshwar

  • Cuttack

  • Puri

  • Rourkela

  • Sambalpur

  • Kalahandi

  • Dhenkanal

  • Bhadrak

  • Brahmapur

  • Konark

Also, read: India Public Holidays List 2022

Religious and Cultural Festivals of Odisha:

Plan your Odisha vacation alongside some of the popular local festivals or important state holidays to truly enjoy the local tourism, culture and traditions. Below are some of the most important religious and cultural festivals of the state of Odisha:

Jagannath Rath Yatra: Odisha’s most anticipated annual and cultural festival is the Jagannath Rath Yathra. Celebrated in the heritage city of Puri, the festival is dedicated to Lord Jagannath (Lord Krishna) alongside Lord Balaram and Goddess Subhadra. A procession is held from Jagannath Temple to Gundicha Temple. The mainstay of the procession is the decorated tall wooden chariots with massive wheels.

Konark Dance Festival: The festival brings together artists from different forms of classical dances on a single platform. The Konark Dance Festival began in 1986 and it has continued to get global attention for its showcase about varied forms of Indian classical dance.

Chhau Festival: During the month of April, a three-day-long festival is celebrated by Odisha’s Bhuiyan tribes. The tribe’s Chhau dance is the centre of attraction which brings tourists from different parts of the country.

Durga Puja: Durga Puja is celebrated across India and Odisha also witnesses a grand celebration of its Goddess Durga. Elaborately decorated idols of Goddess Durga adorn several pandals which is a huge attraction during these days.

International Sand Art Festival: Sand artists from India and across the world to participate in the famous International Sand Art Festival held on the Chandrabhaga beach, situated about 10km from the city of Konark. Sand artists sculpt sand structures and participate in this competition cum festival.

Other State Public Holiday List 2022:

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