The April 2026 Odia Calendar provides complete information about Odisha festivals, tithi, Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Sankranti, holidays, and important religious observances. This monthly calendar helps devotees, families, students, and travelers check important dates and plan festivals, puja, fasting, temple visits, family events, and holidays.
April is one of the most important months in the Odia Calendar 2026 because it includes Mahabishuba Pana Sankranti, also known as Odia New Year. The month is filled with important cultural celebrations, religious festivals, traditional rituals, and special observances across Odisha.
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April 2026 Odia Festivals and Important Dates
The April 2026 Odia Calendar includes important festivals and observances such as Utkal Dibasa, Chaitra Purnima, Good Friday, Baruthini Ekadasi, Mahabishuba Pana Sankranti, Jhamu Jatra, Hanuman Jayanti, Akshaya Tritiya, Sita Navami, Mohini Ekadasi, and Nrusingha Janma.
Mahabishuba Pana Sankranti marks the beginning of the traditional Odia New Year and is one of the most important cultural festivals in Odisha. On this occasion, people offer prayers, visit temples, prepare traditional Pana, and celebrate the beginning of a new year with family and community. In 2026, Mahabishuba Pana Sankranti is observed on 14 April.
Utkal Dibasa, observed on 1 April, commemorates the formation of Odisha as a separate province. The day is celebrated with cultural programs and events that highlight Odisha’s history, language, heritage, and traditions.
| Date | Day | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1 | Wednesday | Utkal Dibasa, Vishnu Damanaka Chaturdashi, Hingula Jatra |
| Apr 2 | Thursday | Chaitra Purnima 2026, Baishakha Bratarambha, Chaitra Parba |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday, Lanka Podi |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday 2026 |
| Apr 10 | Friday | Sharan Arambha |
| Apr 12 | Sunday | Srimandire Ramabhisheka |
| Apr 13 | Monday | Baruthini Ekadasi, Masanta |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | Mahabishuba Pana Sankranti 2026, Jhamu Jatra 2026, Hanuman Jayanti |
| Apr 15 | Wednesday | Sharani Shesha |
| Apr 16 | Thursday | Shiva Chaturdashi Upabasa |
| Apr 17 | Friday | Rukuni Amavasya |
| Apr 18 | Monday | Akshaya Tritiya 2026, Sri Khetra Chandan Yatra Arambha |
| Apr 22 | Wednesday | Sri Ramanujacharya Jayanti |
| Apr 24 | Friday | Niladri Mahodaya Astami |
| Apr 25 | Saturday | Sita Navami, Shanishchar Yagyan 2026 |
| Apr 27 | Monday | Mohini Ekadasi Upabasa |
| Apr 28 | Tuesday | Utkala Gourav Madhusudan Das Jayanti |
| Apr 30 | Thursday | Nrusingha Janma 2026, Chaturdashi Upabasa |
Frequently Asked Questions About April 2026 Odia Calendar
What is the April 2026 Odia Calendar?
The April 2026 Odia Calendar provides important dates, festivals, holidays, tithi, Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Sankranti and other religious and cultural observances for April 2026.
What are the important festivals in April 2026 in Odisha?
The April 2026 Odia Calendar includes important festivals and observances such as Maha Vishuba Sankranti (Pana Sankranti), Hanuman Jayanti, Ram Navami, Mahavir Jayanti and other significant dates.
When is Maha Vishuba Sankranti in April 2026?
Maha Vishuba Sankranti, also known as Pana Sankranti, is observed in April and marks the beginning of the traditional Odia New Year. It is an important festival in Odisha.
When is Hanuman Jayanti in April 2026?
Hanuman Jayanti is observed in April 2026. Devotees celebrate the occasion with prayers, puja and other religious activities dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
What are the Ekadashi dates in April 2026?
The April 2026 Odia Calendar includes the Ekadashi observances occurring during the month. For complete fasting dates and details, see the Ekadashi 2026 calendar.
Where can I find all months of the Odia Calendar 2026?
You can browse all 12 monthly calendars, from January through December 2026, on the Odia Calendar 2026 page.