Festival date logic
Onam 2028
ओणम
Kerala's harvest festival welcoming King Mahabali.
Direct answer
When is Onam 2028?
Onam 2028 is on Saturday, 15 July 2028. The Hindu date is Krishna Ashtami, Shravana.
Gregorian date
Saturday, 15 July 2028Hindu date
Krishna Ashtami, ShravanaObservance moment
the relevant Panchang moment for the observanceWhy this date?
Falls when Moon is in Thiruvonam (Shravana) nakshatra during Chingam month (Malayalam calendar). This nakshatra-based calculation determines the main Onam day, typically in August-September.
For 2028, Samvat resolves the observance to Saturday, 15 July 2028, with Krishna Ashtami, Shravana. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Read the calculation methodologyOnam 2028 tithi and Panchang details
Calculation type
nakshatraFestival type
regionalNakshatra
AshwiniCommon observance
noneSignificance
Celebrates the annual return of the mythical King Mahabali.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
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Common questions
What is the date of Onam 2028?
Onam 2028 is on Saturday, 15 July 2028. The Hindu date is Krishna Ashtami, Shravana.
What is the tithi for Onam 2028?
The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Krishna Ashtami, Shravana. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Onam.
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.
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Citation summary
Samvat lists Onam 2028 on Saturday, 15 July 2028 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Krishna Ashtami, Shravana. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.