Here is the 100% correct January 2026 Odia calendar with all the important government holidays, ekadasi, upabasa dates, and Odisha festivals. You can download the JPG and PDF versions of the Odia Calendar 2026.
Check the list of Odia festival dates, ekadasi, upabasa and holidays for January 2026.
| Date | Festival Name |
|---|---|
| English New Year 2026 | |
| Dev Purnima (Magha Brata) | |
| Sankata Chaturthi / Guru Govind Singh B'day | |
| Swami Vivekananda Jayanti | |
| Makar Sankranti / Pongal | |
| Shiva Chaturdashi | |
| Tribeni Amavasya | |
| Jagannath Padmamukha Besha | |
| Saraswati Puja / Subash Bose Jayanti | |
| Magha Saptami | |
| Republic Day | |
| Bhaimi / Jaya Ekadashi |
Here are the important government holidays, marriage muhurats, and ekadasi fasting dates in January 2026.
Here are the official government holidays in January 2026:
Here are the auspicious marriage dates (Bahaghara Tithi) in January 2026:
Here are the Ekadashi fasting dates in January 2026:
This is the most accurate and trusted Odia Calendar for January 2026. In the Odia calendar, January is known as Pausha and Magha masa. The month is filled with auspicious festivals, important fasting days, and government holidays. Families planning weddings can also find auspicious marriage dates in this month.
If you are looking for the major festivals and government holidays in January 2026, here is a quick overview. The month begins with the celebration of English New Year on January 1, 2026. Devotees will observe Dev Purnima (Magha Brata) on January 3, followed by Sankata Chaturthi and Guru Govind Singh Jayanti on January 6. The month also features Swami Vivekananda Jayanti on January 12, which is celebrated nationwide.
January 2026 is considered an auspicious month for marriages according to the Odia calendar. January 14, 23, 25, and 28 are the most favorable dates for weddings. These dates are highly considered by astrologers for marriage planning. But before finalizing your plans, it's always a good idea to consult with an astrologer.
Fasting is an integral part of the odia culture. So there are two ekadasi fasting dates in January 2026. The Shattila Ekadashi falls on January 14, with Makar Sankranti. And the Bhaimi Ekadashi (also known as Jaya Ekadashi) falls on January 29, 2026. Both these fasting days are considered highly auspicious in the Odia tradition.
Yes, the auspicious marriage dates (Bahaghara Tithi) in January 2026 are January 14, 23, 25, and 28.
Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on January 14, 2026, according to the Odia Kohinoor Calendar.
Saraswati Puja, also known as Basanta Panchami, falls on January 23, 2026.
There are two Ekadashi fasting dates in January 2026. The Shattila Ekadashi falls on January 14, 2026, and the Bhaimi Ekadashi (Jaya Ekadashi) falls on January 29, 2026.
