Next Onam holiday is on

5th September 2025, Friday

What is Onam?

Onam

Hindus have three substantial festivals, which are Vishu, Thiruvanthira, and Onam – with the latter being a harvest festival that is observed in the month of Chingam on the Malayalam calendar, coinciding with the Gregorian months of August and September. Onam originated in the Indian state Kerala, and it honors King Mahabali, a benignant king in the Hindu mythology, whose spirit is believed to visit Kerala during Onam. The day is celebrated with several ceremonies, including but not limited to boat races; martial arts; tug of war; plantain offerings and flower arrangements; worship; music and various dances, such as tiger dance, mask dance, women’s dance, and folk songs and dance.

When is Onam?

How long until Onam?
Next Onam takes place in 275 Days.
Dates of Onam
YearWeekdayDate
2029 Wednesday22nd Aug
2028 Friday1st Sep
2027 Sunday12th Sep
2026 Wednesday26th Aug
2025 Friday5th Sep
2024 Sunday15th Sep
2023 Tuesday29th Aug
2022 Thursday8th Sep
2021 Saturday21st Aug
2020 Monday31st Aug
2019 Tuesday10th Sep
2018 Saturday25th Aug
2017 Monday4th Sep
2016 Tuesday13th Sep
2015 Friday28th Aug
Duration
1 Day

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