Odisha Govt Holiday List 2027 PDF: 29 General Holidays, 4 Optional Holidays & Long Weekends
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The Odisha Government has announced its holiday schedule for 2027, with 29 general holidays for state government offices and Revenue and Magisterial Courts (Executive). The list also includes four optional holidays, of which eligible employees can avail themselves of one with prior written permission.
The holiday schedule covers national occasions, religious festivals and important events celebrated across Odisha. It also identifies festivals that fall on Sundays or the second and fourth Saturdays, when employees already have their regular weekly holiday.
If you are looking for the Odisha government holiday list 2027 PDF, this guide brings together the complete dates, optional holidays, month-wise calendar and long weekend opportunities. It also explains how the government holiday list differs from bank, school and private-sector holidays.
Odisha Government Holidays 2027 at a Glance
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Calendar year | 2027 |
| General holidays | 29 |
| Optional holidays | 4 |
| Optional holidays an employee can avail | 1 |
| Festivals falling on Sundays or 2nd/4th Saturdays | 6 |
| Other optional occasions falling on weekly holidays | 5 |
| General holidays on weekdays | 26 |
| General holidays on first Saturdays | 3 |
| Issuing department | Revenue and Disaster Management Department |
| Applicable to | State government offices and Revenue and Magisterial Courts (Executive) |
Important: This schedule is for the specified Odisha state government offices and executive courts. It should not automatically be treated as the holiday calendar for banks, schools, colleges or private companies.
Odisha Government Holiday List 2027: All 29 General Holidays
The following table lists all 29 general holidays in chronological order.
| No. | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 January | Thursday | Makar Sankranti |
| 2 | 26 January | Tuesday | Republic Day |
| 3 | 11 February | Thursday | Basanta Panchami |
| 4 | 6 March | Saturday | Maha Shivaratri |
| 5 | 10 March | Wednesday | Id-ul-Fitre |
| 6 | 22 March | Monday | Dola Purnima |
| 7 | 23 March | Tuesday | Holi |
| 8 | 26 March | Friday | Good Friday |
| 9 | 1 April | Thursday | Utkal Divas |
| 10 | 14 April | Wednesday | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti / Maha Visuva Sankranti |
| 11 | 15 April | Thursday | Shree Rama Navami |
| 12 | 17 May | Monday | Id-ul-Zuha |
| 13 | 20 May | Thursday | Budhadev Jayanti / Baisakha Purnima / Birthday of Pt. Raghunath Murmu |
| 14 | 4 June | Friday | Sabitri Amabasya |
| 15 | 14 June | Monday | Pahili Raja |
| 16 | 15 June | Tuesday | Raja Sankranti |
| 17 | 16 June | Wednesday | Muharram |
| 18 | 5 July | Monday | Rath Yatra |
| 19 | 17 August | Tuesday | Jhulana Purnima |
| 20 | 24 August | Tuesday | Janmashtami |
| 21 | 4 September | Saturday | Ganesh Puja |
| 22 | 6 September | Monday | Day Following Nuakhai |
| 23 | 30 September | Thursday | Mahalaya |
| 24 | 2 October | Saturday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| 25 | 6 October | Wednesday | Maha Saptami |
| 26 | 7 October | Thursday | Maha Asthami |
| 27 | 8 October | Friday | Maha Navami |
| 28 | 15 October | Friday | Kumar Purnima |
| 29 | 29 October | Friday | Diwali |
Important clarification about Holi 2027
Some early news reports have mentioned 3 March as the date of Holi. That date is incorrect for the 2027 Odisha government holiday schedule.
According to the 2027 holiday list, Dola Purnima falls on Monday, 22 March, while Holi is listed on Tuesday, 23 March.
For official office closures, follow the notified government date rather than an unverified calendar or an older news report.
Which general holidays fall on Saturdays?
Three of the 29 general holidays fall on Saturdays:
- 6 March – Maha Shivaratri
- 4 September – Ganesh Puja
- 2 October – Gandhi Jayanti
All three are first Saturdays. Since the regular weekly holiday arrangement covers Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays, these first-Saturday dates provide additional holidays.
Optional Holidays in Odisha 2027
Apart from the 29 general holidays, the Odisha Government has declared four optional holidays for 2027.
Eligible state government employees can avail themselves of one optional holiday from the notified list. Prior written permission from the competent authority is required.
| Date | Day | Optional Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 15 January | Friday | Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday |
| 13 July | Tuesday | Bahuda Yatra |
| 20 August | Friday | Foundation Day of Brahmo Samaj |
| 24 December | Friday | Christmas Eve |
Employees can select an occasion according to their personal requirements, subject to the applicable permission rules.
Five other optional occasions falling on weekly holidays
The notification also identifies five other optional occasions that coincide with Sundays or second and fourth Saturdays.
| Date | Day | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| 7 March | Sunday | Sab-e-Quadar |
| 27 March | Saturday (4th) | Easter Saturday |
| 22 May | Saturday (4th) | Birthday of Raja Ram Mohan Roy |
| 7 November | Sunday | Anla Navami |
| 21 November | Sunday | Prathamastami |
These dates coincide with existing weekly holidays and therefore do not provide additional days off.
Which optional holiday is best for a long break?
Christmas Eve is particularly useful for employees planning a year-end break.
In 2027, Christmas Eve falls on Friday, 24 December. Christmas Day is Saturday, 25 December, which is the fourth Saturday, followed by Sunday, 26 December.
An employee who receives permission to use the Christmas Eve optional holiday can therefore get three consecutive days off.
Bahuda Yatra on 13 July is another option for employees who want to plan around the Rath Yatra festival period.
Festivals Falling on Sundays and Saturdays in 2027
Not every festival listed in a holiday notification results in an additional working-day holiday.
The Odisha holiday schedule identifies six occasions that fall on Sundays or the second or fourth Saturdays of 2027.
| Date | Day | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| 23 January | Saturday (4th) | Subash Chandra Bose Jayanti / Vir Surendrasai Jayanti |
| 15 August | Sunday | Independence Day / Birthday of Prophet Mohammad |
| 5 September | Sunday | Nuakhai |
| 10 October | Sunday | Vijaya Dasami |
| 14 November | Sunday | Rahas Purnima |
| 25 December | Saturday (4th) | X-Mas Day |
One important exception in the calendar is Nuakhai.
Nuakhai falls on Sunday, 5 September 2027. However, Monday, 6 September is separately listed as a general holiday under the name Day Following Nuakhai.
This means employees get a holiday on Monday even though the festival itself falls on Sunday.
Month-Wise Odisha Holiday Calendar 2027
Here is a month-wise breakdown of the 29 general holidays.
| Month | General Holidays | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 14, 26 |
| February | 1 | 11 |
| March | 5 | 6, 10, 22, 23, 26 |
| April | 3 | 1, 14, 15 |
| May | 2 | 17, 20 |
| June | 4 | 4, 14, 15, 16 |
| July | 1 | 5 |
| August | 2 | 17, 24 |
| September | 3 | 4, 6, 30 |
| October | 6 | 2, 6, 7, 8, 15, 29 |
| November | 0 | None |
| December | 0 | None |
October has the highest number of general holidays, with six dates. March comes next with five, followed by June with four.
November and December have no general holidays in this schedule. However, employees may be able to use the optional Christmas Eve holiday in December, subject to permission.
Long Weekend Planner for Odisha Government Employees 2027
The holiday calendar offers several opportunities to plan longer breaks without using annual leave.
The following calculations assume Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays are weekly holidays for state government employees. Other Saturdays are treated as working days unless a separate holiday is listed.
Longest breaks without taking additional leave
| Dates | Total Days Off | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 12 June to 16 June | 5 | Second Saturday, Sunday, Pahili Raja, Raja Sankranti and Muharram |
| 6 October to 10 October | 5 | Maha Saptami, Maha Asthami, Maha Navami, second Saturday and Sunday |
| 21 March to 23 March | 3 | Sunday, Dola Purnima and Holi |
| 26 March to 28 March | 3 | Good Friday, fourth Saturday and Sunday |
| 4 September to 6 September | 3 | Ganesh Puja, Sunday and Day Following Nuakhai |
Longer breaks with one day of leave
If your department approves leave on the right working day, you can extend several existing holiday periods.
1. Republic Day break
Take leave on Monday, 25 January.
- Saturday, 23 January: Fourth Saturday
- Sunday, 24 January: Weekly holiday
- Monday, 25 January: Leave
- Tuesday, 26 January: Republic Day
Total: Four consecutive days.
2. August festival break
Take leave on Monday, 16 August.
- Saturday, 14 August: Second Saturday
- Sunday, 15 August: Independence Day
- Monday, 16 August: Leave
- Tuesday, 17 August: Jhulana Purnima
Total: Four consecutive days.
3. October holiday break
Take leave on Friday, 1 October.
- Thursday, 30 September: Mahalaya
- Friday, 1 October: Leave
- Saturday, 2 October: Gandhi Jayanti
- Sunday, 3 October: Weekly holiday
Total: Four consecutive days.
4. Christmas break
Use the optional Christmas Eve holiday on Friday, 24 December, with prior permission.
- Friday, 24 December: Optional holiday
- Saturday, 25 December: Christmas Day and fourth Saturday
- Sunday, 26 December: Weekly holiday
Total: Three consecutive days.
These are calendar-based calculations. Employees should confirm their department’s working arrangements and leave approval before making travel bookings.
Important Festival Dates in Odisha 2027
Some festivals have particular importance for Odisha residents. Here are the major dates from the notified holiday schedule.
Rath Yatra 2027
Rath Yatra falls on Monday, 5 July 2027, and is included in the general holiday list.
Bahuda Yatra, the return journey of the chariots, falls on Tuesday, 13 July. It is included in the optional holiday list rather than the general holiday list.
Employees who want to attend the festival in Puri should plan their leave accordingly.
Durga Puja 2027
The main Durga Puja-related dates in the holiday schedule are:
- 30 September: Mahalaya
- 6 October: Maha Saptami
- 7 October: Maha Asthami
- 8 October: Maha Navami
- 10 October: Vijaya Dasami (Sunday)
- 15 October: Kumar Purnima
The dates from 6 to 10 October create one of the longest continuous breaks in the 2027 calendar for eligible government employees.
Diwali 2027
Diwali falls on Friday, 29 October 2027.
The following day, 30 October, is a fifth Saturday, not a second or fourth Saturday. Therefore, employees should not assume that it is automatically a weekly holiday under the regular Saturday arrangement.
Utkal Divas 2027
Utkal Divas, also known as Odisha Day, falls on Thursday, 1 April 2027.
It is a general holiday in the state government calendar and marks an important occasion in Odisha’s history.
Government Holidays vs Bank Holidays in Odisha
The Odisha government office holiday list and bank holiday list are not necessarily the same.
The 2027 schedule discussed in this article applies to state government offices and Revenue and Magisterial Courts (Executive).
Banks follow their applicable banking holiday notifications. A separate list is generally published for banks and other banking institutions in Odisha.
Before visiting a bank, check the applicable bank holiday schedule or confirm directly with your branch.
Also remember:
- Government offices: Follow the applicable state government holiday notification.
- Banks: Follow the separate banking holiday schedule.
- Schools and colleges: Follow their respective education department or institutional calendars.
- Private companies: Follow their applicable employment rules and company holiday policies.
A government holiday does not automatically mean every private office or educational institution will remain closed.
Can the Odisha Government Holiday List Change in 2027?
Yes. The department may issue additional holiday notifications, special closures or revised instructions during the year.
Previous notifications provide examples of such changes:
- A separate holiday was declared for state government offices on 8 July 2024, the day following Rath Yatra.
- A half-day holiday was announced on 22 January 2024.
- An additional holiday notification was issued for 20 October 2025.
- Panchayatiraj Dibasa was withdrawn from the holiday list through a notification dated 4 March 2025.
Festival dates associated with moon sightings, including Id-ul-Fitre, Id-ul-Zuha and Muharram, may also require confirmation through subsequent official orders.
For this reason, employees should check the Revenue and Disaster Management Department website before making important plans.
How to Check and Download the Odisha Government Holiday List 2027 PDF
Employees and residents can use the official Revenue and Disaster Management Department website to check the published holiday notifications.
Follow these steps:
- Visit the Declaration of Holidays page.
- Find the notification for the calendar year 2027.
- Look for the title referring to state government offices and Revenue and Magisterial Courts (Executive).
- Open the relevant PDF through the Download option.
- Check the general holidays and optional holidays before planning leave.
For banking holidays, look for the separate notification titled List of Holidays for Banks and Other Banking Institutions.
Notification update: The 2027 holiday notification is associated with the Revenue and Disaster Management Department’s Letter No. 44027, dated 30 October 2026. The department’s public Declaration of Holidays page may take time to reflect newly issued documents. If the 2027 PDF is not visible there yet, check the department’s e-Despatch records and revisit the official page.
Useful official websites:
- Revenue and Disaster Management Department (revenue.odisha.gov.in)
- Declaration of Holidays (revenue.odisha.gov.in/en/communication/declaration-holidays)
How Odisha Holidays Affect Government Services
Government holidays can affect the availability of public services, document processing and office-based applications.
If you are planning to visit a government office, it is better to check the working calendar in advance.
Some useful things to remember:
- Subhadra Yojana: If you need application or beneficiary-related assistance, plan visits to offline service centres around their working days. Read our Subhadra Yojana application guide.
- Face e-KYC: Complete pending verification before a long holiday period. See our Subhadra face e-KYC guide.
- Property registration: Plan appointments and document-related work according to the working calendar. Read our IGR Odisha property registration guide.
- Farmer services: If you need assistance with government agricultural schemes, check the applicable office and bank working days. Visit our PM Kisan Odisha guide.
- Government jobs and exams: Application deadlines and examination schedules are separate from general holiday dates. Check the Odisha Sarkari Naukri section for recruitment updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many government holidays are there in Odisha in 2027?
The Odisha Government has declared 29 general holidays for state government offices and Revenue and Magisterial Courts (Executive). There are also four optional holidays, of which eligible employees can avail themselves of one.
2. What are the optional holidays in Odisha in 2027?
The four optional holidays are Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday on 15 January, Bahuda Yatra on 13 July, Foundation Day of Brahmo Samaj on 20 August and Christmas Eve on 24 December.
3. When is Holi in Odisha in 2027?
Holi is listed on Tuesday, 23 March 2027. Dola Purnima falls on Monday, 22 March.
4. When is Rath Yatra in Odisha in 2027?
Rath Yatra falls on Monday, 5 July 2027. It is a general holiday for the specified state government offices.
5. Is Bahuda Yatra a general holiday in Odisha in 2027?
No. Bahuda Yatra falls on 13 July 2027 and is included in the optional holiday list.
6. Which months have no general holidays in Odisha in 2027?
November and December have no general holidays in the notified schedule. However, Christmas Eve on 24 December is an optional holiday.
7. Is Independence Day a separate holiday in Odisha in 2027?
Independence Day falls on Sunday, 15 August 2027. It coincides with the regular weekly holiday, so there is no additional working-day holiday for this occasion.
8. Are the second and fourth Saturdays holidays for Odisha government employees?
Yes. The regular weekly holiday arrangement includes the second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays. First and fifth Saturdays are not automatically covered by this arrangement.
9. Is the Odisha bank holiday list the same as the government holiday list?
No. Banks follow a separate holiday notification for banking institutions. Check the applicable bank schedule before visiting a branch.
10. Where can I download the Odisha government holiday list 2027 PDF?
Visit the Revenue and Disaster Management Department’s Declaration of Holidays page (revenue.odisha.gov.in/en/communication/declaration-holidays) and look for the 2027 notification. You can also check the department’s e-Despatch records.
11. Are private companies required to follow the Odisha government holiday list?
Not necessarily. Private companies follow their applicable employment rules and internal holiday policies. Employees should check their company’s official holiday calendar.
12. Can the Odisha holiday list change after publication?
Yes. The government can issue additional notifications or revised instructions during the year. Always check the latest official notification before relying on a date.
Final Words
The Odisha Government Holiday List 2027 includes 29 general holidays and four optional holidays for eligible state government employees. October has the highest number of general holidays, while June and the second week of October offer some of the best opportunities for longer breaks.
If you are planning a family trip, attending a festival or scheduling government-related work, check the dates carefully and keep an eye on any additional notifications.
For the latest confirmed information, use the Revenue and Disaster Management Department’s official website rather than relying only on third-party holiday calendars.
Disclaimer: This is an independent informational website and is not affiliated with the Government of Odisha. The dates and details in this guide are based on the 2027 holiday schedule reported on 30 October 2026. Readers should verify the latest applicable notification before making travel, leave or official-work decisions.
