Festival date and tithi
Onam 2026
ओणम
Kerala's harvest festival welcoming King Mahabali.
At a glance
When is Onam 2026?
Onam 2026 is on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. The Hindu date is Thiruvonam Nakshatra, Chingam (Simha solar month).
Also known as: Thiruvonam 2026, Thiru Onam 2026.
- Date
- Wednesday, 26 August 2026
- Hindu date
- Thiruvonam Nakshatra, Chingam (Simha solar month)
- Nakshatra checked at
- Sunrise
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Regional names and traditions
Onam 2026, Thiruvonam, and Malayalam calendar context
Onam 2026 is associated with the Thiruvonam nakshatra and Kerala calendar. Samvat calculates it with a Kerala baseline, but temple and family observance details can still vary locally.
Why this date?
Falls when Thiruvonam (Shravana) nakshatra prevails during Chingam, the Malayalam solar month when the Sun is in Simha. Samvat calculates this for a Kerala baseline using the Thiruvananthapuram sunrise.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Wednesday, 26 August 2026, with Thiruvonam Nakshatra, Chingam (Simha solar month). The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedOnam 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Nakshatra in the solar monthCategory
Regional festivalNakshatra
ShravanaDietary practice
No specific restrictionSignificance
Celebrates the annual return of the mythical King Mahabali.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
Common questions
What is the date of Onam 2026?
Onam 2026 is on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. The Hindu date is Thiruvonam Nakshatra, Chingam (Simha solar month).
What is the tithi for Onam 2026?
Onam is observed on Thiruvonam Nakshatra, Chingam (Simha solar month). Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2026 calendar date.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.