The January 2026 Odia Calendar provides complete information about Odisha festivals, holidays, tithi, Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Sankranti, vrat, 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 holiday activities.
January marks the beginning of the Gregorian year and includes several important national, cultural, and religious occasions. The month is significant in the Odia Calendar 2026 because it includes Makar Sankranti, Sri Panchami or Saraswati Puja, Republic Day, and other traditional observances celebrated across Odisha.
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January 2026 Odia Calendar – Major Festivals & Important Dates
The January 2026 Odia Calendar includes important festivals and observances such as English New Year, Pausha Purnima, Makar Sankranti, Sattila Ekadashi, Netaji Jayanti, Veer Surendra Sai Jayanti, Sri Panchami, Saraswati Puja, and Bhouma Ekadashi.
| Date | Day | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | English New Year |
| Jan 2 | Friday | Pausha Purnima, Pushyabhishek |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Sankata Chaturthi Brata |
| Jan 12 | Monday | Swami Vivekananda Jayanti |
| Jan 14 | Wednesday | Makar Sankranti 2026, Pongal |
| Jan 16 | Friday | Ratanti Chaturdashi |
| Jan 18 | Sunday | Tribeni Amavasya |
| Jan 21 | Wednesday | Sri Jagannath Mahaprabhu Padma Besha |
| Jan 23 | Friday | Sri Panchami, Saraswati Puja 2026 |
| Jan 26 | Monday | Republic Day, Bhouma Ashtami |
| Jan 29 | Thursday | Bhaimi Ekadasi |
| Jan 31 | Saturday | Nityananda Mahaprabhu Janmotsav |
Makar Sankranti is one of the most important festivals in Odisha. It marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Makara and is associated with traditional rituals, temple visits, holy baths, prayers, and special food offerings. In 2026, Makar Sankranti is observed on 14 January.
Sri Panchami, also known as Saraswati Puja, is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, learning, music, and wisdom. Students and devotees offer prayers and participate in special puja ceremonies on this auspicious occasion.
FAQ
What is the January 2026 Odia Calendar?
The January 2026 Odia Calendar provides important dates, festivals, holidays, tithi, Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Sankranti and other religious observances in Odisha.
What are the important festivals in January 2026 in Odisha?
Important January observances include Makar Sankranti, Pausha Purnima, Sri Panchami (Saraswati Puja), Republic Day and other religious and cultural occasions.
When is Makar Sankranti in January 2026?
Makar Sankranti is observed on January 14, 2026. It marks the Sun’s transition into Makara (Capricorn).
When is Saraswati Puja in January 2026?
Sri Panchami, also known as Saraswati Puja, is observed on January 23, 2026.
When is Ekadashi in January 2026?
January 2026 has multiple Ekadashi observances. Check the complete Ekadashi 2026 page for the dates and fasting information.
Where can I find all 12 months of the Odia Calendar 2026?
You can browse January through December 2026 from the Odia Calendar 2026 page.