Festival date logic
Onam 2026
ओणम
Kerala's harvest festival welcoming King Mahabali.
Direct answer
When is Onam 2026?
Onam 2026 is on Wednesday, 15 July 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Pratipada, Ashadha.
Gregorian date
Wednesday, 15 July 2026Hindu date
Shukla Pratipada, AshadhaObservance 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 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Wednesday, 15 July 2026, with Shukla Pratipada, Ashadha. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Read the calculation methodologyOnam 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Calculation type
nakshatraFestival type
regionalNakshatra
PushyaCommon observance
noneSignificance
Celebrates the annual return of the mythical King Mahabali.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
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Common questions
What is the date of Onam 2026?
Onam 2026 is on Wednesday, 15 July 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Pratipada, Ashadha.
What is the tithi for Onam 2026?
The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Shukla Pratipada, Ashadha. 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 2026 on Wednesday, 15 July 2026 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Shukla Pratipada, Ashadha. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.