Onam 2026: Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Onam in 2026 falls on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon. Abhijit Muhurat runs 11:57 AM – 12:49 PM IST.
Shubh muhurat windows
Onam is joy rather than election — but the Thiruvonam day's Abhijit Muhurat above is the shubh window for prayers and new undertakings.
26 August 2026 (Wednesday)
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 11:57 AM – 12:49 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the universally auspicious midday window (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Onam celebrate?
Onam is Kerala's harvest festival welcoming the annual visit of the righteous King Mahabali. Homes lay pookkalam flower carpets, families feast on the grand Onasadya, and the Aranmula boat races and Pulikali tiger dances fill the season.
Frequently asked questions
When is Onam in 2026?
Onam in 2026 falls on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon.
What does Onam celebrate?
Onam is Kerala's harvest festival welcoming the annual visit of the righteous King Mahabali. Homes lay pookkalam flower carpets, families feast on the grand Onasadya, and the Aranmula boat races and Pulikali tiger dances fill the season.
What is the shubh muhurat on Onam 2026?
The computed windows for 26 August 2026 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 11:57 AM to 12:49 PM IST. Onam is joy rather than election — but the Thiruvonam day's Abhijit Muhurat above is the shubh window for prayers and new undertakings.
Does the Onam date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Onam is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Onam in 2027?
Onam in 2027 falls on Sunday, 12 September 2027. Full windows and notes are on the Onam 2027 page, linked below.