Onam 2026
Onam 2026 falls on August 17 (Mon) – 26 (Wed), 2026. Onam is Kerala's ten-day harvest festival in the month of Chingam, welcoming King Mahabali home. It runs from Atham to Thiruvonam with pookalam flower carpets, the Onam Sadhya feast on a banana leaf, Vallam Kali boat races and Pulikali.
Key dates 2026: Atham 17 Aug (Mon) · Uthradom 25 Aug (Tue) · Thiruvonam 26 Aug (Wed)
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Onam is Kerala's ten-day harvest festival in the month of Chingam, welcoming King Mahabali home. It runs from Atham to Thiruvonam with pookalam flower carpets, the Onam Sadhya feast on a banana leaf, Vallam Kali boat races and Pulikali. Read the full Onam guide — history, significance and puja vidhi →
Onam 2026 day by day
| Date | Tithi at sunrise | Nakshatra | Sunrise / sunset (Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug 2026 (Mon) | Shukla Panchami | Chitra | 5:51 AM / 6:58 PM |
| 18 Aug 2026 (Tue) | Shukla Shashthi | Swati | 5:51 AM / 6:57 PM |
| 19 Aug 2026 (Wed) | Shukla Saptami | Swati | 5:52 AM / 6:56 PM |
| 20 Aug 2026 (Thu) | Shukla Ashtami | Vishakha | 5:53 AM / 6:55 PM |
| 21 Aug 2026 (Fri) | Shukla Navami | Anuradha | 5:53 AM / 6:54 PM |
| 22 Aug 2026 (Sat) | Shukla Dashami | Jyeshtha | 5:54 AM / 6:53 PM |
| 23 Aug 2026 (Sun) | Shukla Ekadashi | Mula | 5:54 AM / 6:52 PM |
| 24 Aug 2026 (Mon) | Shukla Dwadashi | Purva Ashadha | 5:55 AM / 6:51 PM |
| 25 Aug 2026 (Tue) | Shukla Dwadashi | Uttara Ashadha | 5:55 AM / 6:50 PM |
| 26 Aug 2026 (Wed) | Shukla Trayodashi | Shravana | 5:56 AM / 6:49 PM |
Lunar month: Shravana (amanta). Tithis change during the day — see each day's panchang for exact end times.
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Onam dates by year
| Year | Dates |
|---|---|
| 2027 | September 3 (Fri) – 12 (Sun), 2027 |
| 2026 | August 17 (Mon) – 26 (Wed), 2026 |
Onam 2026 — frequently asked questions
What is Onam?
Onam is Kerala's ten-day harvest festival in the month of Chingam, welcoming King Mahabali home. It runs from Atham to Thiruvonam with pookalam flower carpets, the Onam Sadhya feast on a banana leaf, Vallam Kali boat races and Pulikali.
When is Onam 2026?
Onam 2026 falls on August 17 (Mon) – 26 (Wed), 2026.
Where can I find Onam celebrations near me?
Use the MyPujaWorld events map to find Onam 2026 events, pandals and ghats near you, with timings, directions and organiser updates.
Which communities celebrate Onam?
Onam is especially important to Malayali communities, and is celebrated by Hindu families around the world.