Onam 2026 falls on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

Where is Onam celebrated?

Onam is celebrated in India. It is categorized as a Cultural observance.

What is the significance of Onam?

Marks Kerala’s harvest-season Mahabali homecoming tradition without creating a uniform India-wide public-holiday entitlement.

Visit the festival page and click "Add to Calendar" to download an .ics file compatible with Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar.

Onam 2026 falls on Wednesday, August 26. Kerala government offices observe Onam holidays August 25–28; it is not a nationwide Indian public holiday.

Kerala’s 2026 Gazette lists Thiruvonam on Wednesday, August 26.
Kerala Tourism describes Onam as a ten-day celebration beginning with Atham and calls Thiruvonam its most auspicious day.
Kerala government offices have Onam-related public holidays from August 25 through August 28.
Kerala’s Negotiable Instruments Act holiday list includes August 25, 26, and 28, but not August 27.
India’s central-government calendar treats Onam as restricted or locally selectable rather than a compulsory nationwide closure.

When is Onam 2026?: Onam 2026 falls on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Where is Onam celebrated?: Onam is celebrated in India. It is categorized as a Cultural observance.
What is the significance of Onam?: Marks Kerala’s harvest-season Mahabali homecoming tradition without creating a uniform India-wide public-holiday entitlement.
How can I add Onam to my calendar?: Visit the festival page and click "Add to Calendar" to download an .ics file compatible with Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar.