Amrutkaal ॐ अमृतकाल Onam
Onam 2026 is observed on Sunday, 30 August 2026 — it follows thiruvonam — shravana nakshatra in sinha masa (typical: late aug / early sep).
Shubh Muhurat
Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 30 August 2026.
We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.
Significance
Onam is the harvest festival of Kerala, marking the legendary king Mahabali's annual visit to his people. Houses are decorated with intricate flower carpets (pookalam) and a grand feast (Onasadya) is served on banana leaves.
Rituals & Traditions
Upcoming dates
- 2024 30 August 2024 (past)
- 2025 30 August 2025 (past)
- 2026 30 August 2026
- 2027 30 August 2027
- 2028 30 August 2028
- 2029 30 August 2029
- 2030 30 August 2030
- 2031 30 August 2031
- 2032 30 August 2032
- 2033 30 August 2033
- 2034 30 August 2034
- 2035 30 August 2035
- 2036 30 August 2036
Observed by: Hindus
Frequently asked questions
When is Onam 2026?
Onam 2026 is observed on Sunday, 30 August 2026. The festival follows thiruvonam — shravana nakshatra in sinha masa (typical: late aug / early sep).
What is Onam?
Onam is the harvest festival of Kerala, marking the legendary king Mahabali's annual visit to his people. Houses are decorated with intricate flower carpets (pookalam) and a grand feast (Onasadya) is served on banana leaves.
Who observes Onam?
Onam is observed by Hindus.
Why does the date of Onam change every year?
Onam is fixed by the Hindu luni-solar calendar — it falls on thiruvonam — shravana nakshatra in sinha masa (typical: late aug / early sep). Because that tithi drifts against the Gregorian calendar each year, the English date moves, even though the festival is always on the same point in the lunar month.