Onam in India
In 2026, Onam falls on Wednesday, 26 August 2026.
Photo by Tadeusz Zachwieja on UnsplashUpdated 15 Jul 2026
About Onam
Onam is a major cultural harvest festival celebrated primarily by the people of Kerala, India. The festival commemorates the homecoming of the mythical King Mahabali and is observed with traditional rituals, boat races, and the creation of intricate floral carpets known as Pookalam. It is a time of communal harmony and joyous celebration.
Onam dates in India
Observance dates for Onam across a 10-year window (2023-2031).
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29 Aug 2023 | Tuesday | Onam |
| 2024 | 15 Sep 2024 | Sunday | Onam |
| 2025 | 5 Sep 2025 | Friday | Onam |
| 2026This year | 26 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | Onam |
| 2027 | 12 Sep 2027 | Sunday | Onam |
| 2028 | 1 Sep 2028 | Friday | Onam |
| 2029 | 22 Aug 2029 | Wednesday | Onam |
| 2030 | 9 Sep 2030 | Monday | Onam |
| 2031 | 30 Aug 2031 | Saturday | Onam |
29 Aug 2023
Tuesday · Onam
15 Sep 2024
Sunday · Onam
5 Sep 2025
Friday · Onam
26 Aug 2026
Wednesday · Onam
12 Sep 2027
Sunday · Onam
1 Sep 2028
Friday · Onam
22 Aug 2029
Wednesday · Onam
9 Sep 2030
Monday · Onam
30 Aug 2031
Saturday · Onam
