- Odisha has declared 29 holidays for state government offices and executive revenue and magisterial courts in 2027.
- Employees can select one optional holiday with prior written permission.
- Festivals falling on Sundays, second Saturdays or fourth Saturdays will not receive separate holidays.
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has declared 29 public holidays for state government offices and executive revenue and magisterial courts for the calendar year 2027.
The Revenue and Disaster Management Department issued the notification on Friday, covering religious festivals, national occasions and important commemorative days.
The holiday list includes Makar Sankranti, Republic Day, Basanta Panchami, Maha Shivaratri, Id-ul-Fitr, Dola Purnima, Holi, Utkal Divas, Rath Yatra, Janmashtami, Ganesh Puja, Gandhi Jayanti and Diwali, among other occasions.
The notification also provides four optional holidays for government employees.
Important Holidays in Odisha in 2027
Some of the major dates mentioned in the government notification include:
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 14 | Makar Sankranti |
| January 26 | Republic Day |
| February 11 | Basanta Panchami |
| March 3 | Holi |
| March 6 | Maha Shivaratri |
| March 10 | Id-ul-Fitr |
| March 22 | Dola Purnima |
| April 1 | Utkal Divas |
| April 14 | Dr BR Ambedkar Jayanti and Maha Visuba Sankranti |
| April 15 | Shree Rama Navami |
| May 17 | Id-ul-Zuha |
| May 20 | Budhadev Jayanti and Baisakha Purnima |
| June 4 | Sabitri Amabasya |
| June 14 | Pahili Raja |
| June 15 | Raja Sankranti |
| June 16 | Muharram |
| July 5 | Rath Yatra |
| August 24 | Janmashtami |
| September 4 | Ganesh Puja |
| October 2 | Gandhi Jayanti |
| October 29 | Diwali |
Other occasions are also included in the official notification.
Four Optional Holidays Announced
Apart from the 29 public holidays, the state government has announced four optional holidays for employees.
These include:
- Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh
- Bahuda Yatra
- Foundation Day of the Brahmo Samaj
- Christmas Eve
Government employees can choose one optional holiday from the list, irrespective of their religious affiliation or denomination.
However, they must obtain prior written permission from the competent authority before availing themselves of the optional leave.
No Separate Holiday for Festivals Falling on Weekends
The notification clarifies that festivals falling on Sundays, the second Saturday or the fourth Saturday will not be declared separate holidays.
This provision applies to the holiday schedule for state government offices and executive revenue and magisterial courts.
Employees are advised to refer to the official notification for the complete list and applicable conditions.
Where to Check the Official Holiday Notification
The holiday declaration has been issued by the Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Department.
Employees can check the department’s official website for holiday notifications and related government orders:
Official Website: https://revenue.odisha.gov.in/en/communication/declaration-holidays
The 2027 notification should be referred to for the final dates and applicable rules.
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