The October 2026 Odia Calendar provides complete details about Odia festivals, tithi, Ekadashi, Amavasya, Purnima, Sankranti, holidays, and important religious occasions celebrated in Odisha. This monthly calendar helps people find accurate festival dates and plan their religious activities, family events, travel, and celebrations.
October is one of the most important months in the Odia Calendar 2026 as it includes several major festivals and traditional observances. The month falls during the holy period of Ashwin and Kartika, which is considered highly significant for prayers, rituals, and cultural celebrations in Odisha.
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October 2026 Odia Calendar – Major Festivals & Important Dates
| Date | Day | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | Thursday | Gaja Sasthi |
| Oct 2 | Friday | Gandhi / Shastri Jayanti |
| Oct 3 | Saturday | Sri Durga Debya Uthapan, Sahasra Kumbhabhisheka, Shodashadinatmak Puja, Mulastami, Dwitiyabahana Osha |
| Oct 6 | Tuesday | Indira Ekadasi Upabasa |
| Oct 9 | Friday | Shiva Chaturdashi |
| Oct 10 | Saturday | Mahalaya 2026, Amavasya, Chandrakshaya |
| Oct 11 | Sunday | Sri Durga Devinkara Nabadinatmaka Pujarambha, Maa Biraja Debanka Rathayatra, Durga Madhavanka Bahara Bije |
| Oct 12 | Monday | Chandra Darshan |
| Oct 15 | Thursday | Natah Panchami, Maa Biraja Debanka Panchami Homa o Gupta Panchami Brata |
| Oct 16 | Friday | Tapah Sasthi, Mrunmayee Debanka Bilwadhibas |
| Oct 17 | Saturday | Sri Durga Devinkara Tridinatmaka Saptami Puja, Mrunmayee Devi Ka Maha Saptami Puja 2026, Tula (Garbhana) Sankranti Upabasa |
| Oct 18 | Sunday | Maha Ashtami 2026, Mrunmayee Devi Ka Maha Ashtami Puja |
| Oct 19 | Monday | Maha Navami 2026, Mrunmayee Devinka Mahanavami Puja |
| Oct 20 | Tuesday | Mrunmayee Debanka Dussehra 2026, Dussehra 2026 |
| Oct 21 | Wednesday | Srimandire Dussehra, Somanath Brata Udjapan o Bhasani |
| Oct 22 | Thursday | Dussehra 2026 (Vijayadashami) |
| Oct 23 | Friday | Sharani Shesha |
| Oct 24 | Saturday | Shiva Chaturdashi Upabasa |
| Oct 25 | Sunday | Kumarotsav, Gajalaxmi Puja 2026 o Chandrapuja |
| Oct 26 | Monday | Kumar Purnima 2026, Kartika Bratarambha, o Pandit Bishnu Prasad Khadiratnanka Sraddha |
Frequently Asked Questions About October 2026 Odia Calendar
What is the October 2026 Odia Calendar?
The October 2026 Odia Calendar provides important dates, festivals, tithi, Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Sankranti, holidays and other religious and cultural observances celebrated in Odisha.
What are the important festivals in October 2026 in Odisha?
Important occasions in October 2026 include Gaja Sasthi, Mahalaya, Durga Puja, Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami, Dussehra, Kumarotsav, Gajalaxmi Puja and Kumar Purnima.
When is Mahalaya in October 2026?
Mahalaya is observed on October 10, 2026, according to the October 2026 Odia Calendar. It marks an important beginning of the Durga Puja period and is associated with Amavasya observances.
When is Durga Puja in October 2026?
Durga Puja celebrations in October 2026 include Maha Saptami on October 17, Maha Ashtami on October 18, Maha Navami on October 19 and Dussehra on October 20. The October calendar also lists Srimandire Dussehra on October 21 and Vijayadashami on October 22.
When is Dussehra in October 2026?
Dussehra 2026 is listed on October 20, 2026, with Vijayadashami also listed on October 22 in the October 2026 Odia Calendar. Check the detailed calendar for the specific local observance and rituals.
When is Kumar Purnima in October 2026?
Kumar Purnima is observed on October 26, 2026. The same date also marks the beginning of Kartika Brata according to the October 2026 Odia Calendar.
When is Tula Sankranti in October 2026?
Tula Sankranti Upabasa is observed on October 17, 2026, according to the October 2026 Odia Calendar.
What are the Ekadashi dates in October 2026?
The October 2026 calendar lists Indira Ekadashi Upabasa on October 6, 2026. For complete Ekadashi dates, fasting rules and Parana timings, visit the Ekadashi 2026 calendar.
Where can I find all 12 months of the Odia Calendar 2026?
You can browse all 12 monthly calendars, from January through December 2026, on the complete Odia Calendar 2026 page.