Odisha Central Division District-wise Local Holidays for the Year 2026
Odisha Central Division District-wise Local Holidays for the Year 2026
Issued by: Revenue Divisional Commissioner,Central Division, Odisha
Notification No: 110 | Date: 03 January 2026
In pursuance to the letter No. 42454/R&DM dated 11.11.2025 of the Government in Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Odisha, the Revenue Divisional Commissioner, Central Division, Cuttack has been pleased to declare one-day Local Holidays for the calendar year 2026 for the following districts falling under the Central Revenue Division of Odisha.
District-wise Local Holiday List – Odisha 2026
| Sl. No. | District | Festival / Occasion | Date & Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balasore | Day following Maha Shivaratri | 16.02.2026 (Monday) |
| 2 | Bhadrak | Day following Diwali (Kalipuja) | 09.11.2026 (Monday) |
| 3 | Cuttack | Sesa Raja | 16.06.2026 (Tuesday) |
| 4 | Jagatsinghpur | Prathamastami | 01.12.2026 (Tuesday) |
| 5 | Jajpur | Sesa Raja | 16.06.2026 (Tuesday) |
| 6 | Kendrapara | Sesa Raja | 16.06.2026 (Tuesday) |
| 7 | Khordha | Ashokastami | 26.03.2026 (Thursday) |
| 8 | Mayurbhanj | Day following Makar Sankranti | 15.01.2026 (Thursday) |
| 9 | Nayagarh | Mana Basa (Laxmi Puja) | 24.12.2026 (Thursday) |
| 10 | Puri | Day following Maha Shivaratri | 16.02.2026 (Monday) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who issued the Odisha Local Holiday notification for 2026?
The notification has been issued by the Revenue Divisional Commissioner, Central Division, Cuttack.
Are these holidays applicable statewide?
No. These are district-specific local holidays applicable only to the districts mentioned.
Will Government offices remain closed on these days?
Yes. All Government offices in the respective districts will remain closed on the declared dates.
Can districts declare additional local holidays?
Yes. District authorities may declare additional local holidays subject to Government approval.
Does this notification apply to all districts of Odisha?
No. This notification applies only to districts under the Central Revenue Division of Odisha. Other divisions like Northern and Southern Divisions issue separate notifications.