Quick Information
2026 Date
26 August 2026
Duration
10 Days
Calendar
Malayalam solar
About Onam
Onam (ओणम) is a festival in the Hindu calendar. Kerala harvest festival.
It follows the Malayalam solar calendar tradition. It is observed over 10 days.
Verified 2026 Date
Date:
Primary source: Government of Kerala holiday calendar.
The listed date is Thiruvonam, the central day of the wider observance.
Muhurat note: No primary-source, city-specific puja muhurat has been verified for this page. Do not infer a local time from the festival date.
Rituals & Traditions
The key rituals performed during Onam include:
Pookalam
Sadya feast
Boat races
How to Celebrate
- Pookalam: A listed tradition for Onam.
- Sadya feast: A listed tradition for Onam.
- Boat races: A listed tradition for Onam.
Regional Celebrations
This page records Onam traditions in:
Kerala
Practices can vary by region and community.