FestivalMajor
Onam
ഓണം
Details
- Country
India- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Festival
- Gazetted
- No — not an official day off
- Month
- August 2026
- Long Weekends
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Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Offices Closed
- Impact Description
- This is a cultural festival. Business hours may vary in the local area.
Notes
Kerala's harvest festival. 10-day celebration with boat races (Vallam Kali), flower carpets (Pookalam), and Onam Sadya feast. Kerala's biggest festival.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Onam a public holiday in India?
- Onam is a Festival in India, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
- When is Onam 2026?
- Onam 2026 falls on August 26, 2026 – September 5, 2026.
- What is Onam called locally in India?
- Onam is locally known as "ഓണം" in India.