When Is Onam 2025? Find Out Important Dates, Timings & More

Onam 2025 begins on August 26 and reaches its peak on September 5. The festival features grand feasts, floral designs, and cherished traditions.

Get ready, folks—Onam is just around the corner! This vibrant 10-day harvest festival, celebrated with massive enthusiasm in Kerala and by Malayalis worldwide, is all about grand feasts, floral decorations, and age-old traditions. In 2025, the festivities kick off on August 26 and reach their peak on Thiruvonam day (September 5).

When is Onam 2025?

Onam falls in Chingam, the first month of the Malayalam solar calendar (usually August-September). The celebrations begin on Atham day and build up to Thiruvonam, the most important day. According to drikpanchang.com, Thiruvonam Nakshathram starts at 11:44 PM on September 4 and ends at 11:38 PM on September 5.

How is Onam Celebrated?

The festival is a beautiful mix of rituals, feasting, and family bonding. Here’s what makes Onam special:

• Pookalam (Floral Rangoli): Every morning, homes are adorned with intricate flower designs at the entrance. The bigger and more colorful, the better!

• Onam Sadhya (The Grand Feast): The star of the show! A 9-course vegetarian meal served on banana leaves, featuring mouthwatering dishes like avial, sambar, olan, thoran, payasam, and crispy banana chips. The best part? Eating with your hands for that authentic experience!

• Onakkodi (New Clothes): Families exchange gifts, especially new clothes, as a symbol of prosperity and love.

• Oonjal (Swing Decorations): A beautifully decorated swing hung from a tree branch becomes the center of joy, where family members sing traditional songs and bond.

  Why Onam Matters Today

  Beyond the feasts and fun, Onam is a powerful reminder of unity, gratitude, and cultural pride. Whether you're in Kerala, another Indian state, or anywhere in the world, the spirit of Onam brings Malayalis together. From pulikali (tiger dances) to vallamkali (snake boat races), the festival keeps traditions alive in the most colourful ways.

  So, mark your calendars—September 5, 2025, is the day to wear your best kasavu saree or mundu, sit down for a hearty Sadhya, and celebrate the magic of Onam!