The Odia Calendar 2026 (ଓଡିଆ ପଞ୍ଜିକା ୨୦୨୬) — also known as the Odia Panji — is an integral part of every Odia household.
It helps people track Tithi (ତିଥି), Nakshatra (ନକ୍ଷତ୍ର), Amavasya, Purnima, Sankranti, and all major Odia festivals and fasts based on the Sidereal Solar System.
You can view and download the Odia Calendar 2026 PDF here — complete with monthly Panchang, temple rituals, and festival dates celebrated across Odisha.
📘 What Is the Odia Calendar (Panji)?
The Odia Panji (ଓଡିଆ ପଞ୍ଜିକା) is one of India’s oldest calendars, traditionally used to determine auspicious timings for festivals, rituals, and cultural ceremonies.
It follows the solar calendar based on the movement of the sun through zodiac signs (Rashis).
It provides:
- 🌕 Tithi (ତିଥି) – Lunar day
- 🌟 Nakshatra (ନକ୍ଷତ୍ର) – Star constellation
- ☀️ Surya Udaya & Astamaya (Sunrise & Sunset)
- 🔔 Rahu Kalam, Gulika Kalam & Abhijit Muhurat
- 🕉️ Festival dates, Ekadashi, Purnima & Sankranti
The calendar is used widely in temples (like Jagannath Temple, Puri), cultural festivals, and daily pujas.
🪔 Odia Months in 2026 (ଓଡିଆ ମାସ ୨୦୨୬)
| Odia Month | Approx. English Period | Major Festivals / Events |
|---|---|---|
| Baisakha (ବୈଶାଖ) | Apr–May | Pana Sankranti (Odia New Year), Akshaya Tritiya, Hanuman Jayanti |
| Jyeshtha (ଜ୍ୟେଷ୍ଠ) | May–Jun | Savitri Brata, Nirjala Ekadashi |
| Ashadha (ଆଷାଢ଼) | Jun–Jul | Rath Yatra, Devshayani Ekadashi |
| Shravana (ଶ୍ରାବଣ) | Jul–Aug | Gamha Purnima, Nag Panchami |
| Bhadra (ଭାଦ୍ର) | Aug–Sep | Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi |
| Ashwina (ଆଶ୍ୱିନ) | Sep–Oct | Durga Puja, Mahalaya, Lakshmi Puja |
| Kartika (କାର୍ତ୍ତିକ) | Oct–Nov | Kumar Purnima, Diwali, Bali Yatra |
| Margashira (ମାର୍ଗଶିର) | Nov–Dec | Prathamastami, Manabasa Gurubar |
| Pausha (ପୌଷ) | Dec–Jan | Makar Sankranti, Dhanu Sankranti |
| Magha (ମାଘ) | Jan–Feb | Saraswati Puja, Magha Saptami |
| Phalguna (ଫାଲ୍ଗୁନ) | Feb–Mar | Dola Purnima, Holi |
| Chaitra (ଚୈତ୍ର) | Mar–Apr | Ram Navami, Chaitra Purnima |
🌞 Major Festivals in Odia Calendar 2026
- Pana Sankranti (Odia New Year): 14 April 2026 (Tuesday)
- Akshaya Tritiya: 7 May 2026 (Wednesday)
- Rath Yatra (Puri): 6 July 2026 (Monday)
- Gamha Purnima / Raksha Bandhan: 27 August 2026 (Thursday)
- Janmashtami: 23 August 2026 (Sunday)
- Durga Puja: 13–21 October 2026
- Kumar Purnima: 26 October 2026 (Monday)
- Diwali: 8 November 2026 (Sunday)
- Prathamastami: 5 December 2026 (Saturday)
- Makar Sankranti: 14 January 2026 (Wednesday)
- Saraswati Puja: 26 January 2026 (Monday)
🕉️ Importance of Odia Calendar 2026
The Odia Calendar 2026 (Odia Panji) is deeply rooted in Odisha’s cultural and religious life.
It helps people:
- 🪔 Determine auspicious muhurats (ଶୁଭ ସମୟ) for marriages, housewarmings & temple rituals.
- 📅 Track Ekadashi, Purnima, Sankranti & Amavasya.
- 🌸 Celebrate Rath Yatra, Kumar Purnima, and Durga Puja accurately.
- 🧭 Know Rahu Kalam, Gulika, and Abhijit Muhurat daily.
- 🕉️ Plan Jagannath Temple rituals and other traditional observances.
📲 How to Download Odia Calendar 2026 PDF
To download the Odia Calendar 2026 (ଓଡିଆ ପଞ୍ଜିକା ୨୦୨୬):
- Visit drikpanchang.com, odishacalendars.com, or astrovisionfuture.com.
- Search for “Odia Calendar 2026 PDF” or “Odia Panji 2026”.
- Select your region (Puri, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Sambalpur) for accurate timings.
- Click on Download / Print Calendar.
- Save it to your device for offline access.
💫 Benefits of the Odia Calendar 2026
- 🗓️ Daily Tithi, Nakshatra, and Festival details
- 🕉️ Jagannath Temple ritual dates included
- 🌞 Sunrise and Sunset timings for major cities
- 📘 Printable PDF for home, temple, or office
- 🪔 Covers all state and religious holidays
🧾 Conclusion
The Odia Calendar 2026 (ଓଡିଆ ପଞ୍ଜିକା ୨୦୨୬) reflects the cultural soul of Odisha — from Pana Sankranti to Rath Yatraand Kumar Purnima, it connects faith, tradition, and daily life.
📥 Download your Free Odia Calendar 2026 PDF today and plan your year with devotion, discipline, and divine timing.