Odisha Northern Division Local Holidays 2026 | Revenue Divisional Commissioner, Northern Division Notification No. 01
Odisha Northern Division District-wise Local Holidays for the Year 2026
Issued by: Revenue Divisional Commissioner, Northern Division, Odisha, Sambalpur
Notification No: 01 | Date: 01 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, Northern Division, Sambalpur has been pleased to declare one-day Local Holidays for the calendar year 2026 for the districts/sub-divisions falling under the Northern Revenue Division of Odisha.
District-wise / Sub-Division-wise Local Holiday List – Odisha Northern Division 2026
| Sl. No. | District | Sub-Division | Festival / Occasion | Date & Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angul | All Sub-Divisions | Bada Osha | 23.11.2026 (Monday) |
| 2 | Balangir | All Sub-Divisions | Maha Shivratri | 16.02.2026 (Monday) |
| 3 | Bargarh | Bargarh | Pousa Purnima | 05.01.2026 (Monday) |
| Bargarh | Padampur | Nrusingha Chaturdasi | 30.04.2026 (Thursday) | |
| 4 | Boudh | All Sub-Divisions | Last Monday of Kartika | 23.11.2026 (Monday) |
| 5 | Deogarh | All Sub-Divisions | Bada Osha | 23.11.2026 (Monday) |
| 6 | Dhenkanal | All Sub-Divisions | Bada Osha | 23.11.2026 (Monday) |
| 7 | Jharsuguda | All Sub-Divisions | Day Following Maha Shivratri | 16.02.2026 (Monday) |
| 8 | Nuapada | All Sub-Divisions | Second Day Following Nuakhai | 17.09.2026 (Thursday) |
| 9 | Keonjhar | All Sub-Divisions | Seesha Raja | 16.06.2026 (Tuesday) |
| 10 | Sambalpur | Sambalpur | Sital Sasthi | 20.06.2026 (Saturday) |
| Sambalpur | Kuchinda | Day Following Vijaya Dashmi | 21.10.2026 (Wednesday) | |
| Sambalpur | Rairakhol | Bada Osha | 23.11.2026 (Monday) | |
| 11 | Subarnapur | All Sub-Divisions | Second Day Following Nuakhai | 17.09.2026 (Thursday) |
| 12 | Sundargarh | Sadar, Sundargarh | Chhadkhai | 25.11.2026 (Wednesday) |
| Sundargarh | Panposh | Day After Rakhi Purnima | 29.08.2026 (Saturday) | |
| Sundargarh | Bonai | Day Before Rahasa Purnima | 23.11.2026 (Monday) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who issued the Odisha Northern Division Local Holiday notification for 2026?
The notification has been issued by the Revenue Divisional Commissioner, Northern Division, Sambalpur.
Are these holidays applicable statewide?
No. These are district/sub-division specific local holidays applicable only to the areas mentioned.
Will Government offices remain closed on these days?
Yes. All Government offices in the respective districts/sub-divisions 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 Northern Revenue Division of Odisha. Other divisions like Central and Southern Divisions issue separate notifications.