The August 2026 Odia Calendar provides complete information about Odia festivals, tithi, Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Sankranti, holidays, and important religious occasions celebrated in Odisha. This monthly calendar helps devotees, families, students, and businesses check important dates and plan festivals, rituals, travel, and special events.
August is an important month in the Odia Calendar 2026 as it falls during the holy months of Shravana and Bhadra. This period is considered highly auspicious for Lord Shiva worship, fasting, prayers, and religious activities. The month includes several important festivals and traditional observances followed across Odisha.
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August 2026 Odia Festivals and Important Dates
The August 2026 Odia Calendar includes important festivals and observances such as Kamika Ekadashi, Nag Panchami, Jhulan Purnima, Raksha Bandhan, Krishna Janmashtami, Varalakshmi Vrat, and other religious occasions.
Raksha Bandhan is a popular festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters. Krishna Janmashtami is observed with devotion through fasting, prayers, bhajans, and special celebrations dedicated to Lord Krishna. These festivals hold great cultural and spiritual importance among devotees.
| Date | Day | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2 | Sunday | Sharan Shesha |
| Aug 3 | Monday | Bolbom 2026 Arambha, Manasa Panchami |
| Aug 9 | Sunday | Kamada Ekadasi 2026 Upabasa |
| Aug 11 | Tuesday | Shiva Chaturdashi Upabasa |
| Aug 12 | Wednesday | Srimandire Chitalagi Amavasya 2026, Chitau Amavasya 2026, Nishipalana |
| Aug 14 | Friday | Chandra Darshan |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | 80th Independence Day (Swadhinata Dibasa), Sri Aurobindo Jayanti |
| Aug 16 | Sunday | Jagradgouri Panchami, Masanta |
| Aug 17 | Monday | Simha Sankranti |
| Aug 22 | Saturday | Jhulana Jatra Arambha |
| Aug 23 | Sunday | Putrada Ekadasi 2026 Upabasa, Sri Jiukara Pabitraropan, Rabinarayana Brata |
| Aug 24 | Monday | Pabitraropan, Sharan Arambha |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Akhiteka Parba |
| Aug 26 | Wednesday | Shiva Chaturdashi Upabasa, Shiba Pabitraropana, Mahapurusha Mohammedanka Janma Dibasa |
| Aug 27 | Thursday | Sri Balabhadra Janma |
| Aug 28 | Friday | Raksha Bandhan 2026, Rakhi Purnima 2026, Gamha Purnima 2026, Shrabana Purnima |
| Aug 29 | Saturday | Sharan Shesha |
| Aug 30 | Sunday | Khudurukuni Osha 2026, Koushalya Puja |
| Aug 31 | Monday | Angabheta Tritiya |
Frequently Asked Questions About August 2026 Odia Calendar
What is the August 2026 Odia Calendar?
The August 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 August 2026 in Odisha?
Important occasions in August 2026 include Manasa Panchami, Kamika Ekadashi, Simha Sankranti, Jhulan Jatra, Putrada Ekadashi, Raksha Bandhan, Gamha Purnima, Sri Balabhadra Janma and Khudurukuni Osha.
When is Simha Sankranti in August 2026?
Simha Sankranti is observed on August 17, 2026. It marks the Sun’s transition into the zodiac sign of Leo and is an important Sankranti observance in the Odia calendar.
When is Raksha Bandhan in August 2026?
Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi Purnima, is observed on August 27, 2026, according to the August 2026 Odia Calendar. The same date is also listed as Sri Balabhadra Janma.
When is Gamha Purnima in August 2026?
Gamha Purnima is observed on August 28, 2026. It is also known as Shrabana Purnima and is an important traditional observance in Odisha.
When is Khudurukuni Osha in August 2026?
Khudurukuni Osha is observed on August 30, 2026, along with Koushalya Puja according to the August 2026 Odia Calendar.
What are the Ekadashi dates in August 2026?
The August 2026 calendar currently lists Kamada Ekadasi Upabasa on August 9 and Putrada Ekadasi Upabasa on August 23. For detailed fasting information and timings, visit the complete 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.