Onam 2028 Date — Friday, September 1, 2028
When is Onam in 2028? Onam 2028 falls on Friday, September 1, 2028.
Observance: Onam (Thiruvonam). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Onam 2027 date · Onam 2029 date
Onam 2028 calendar — all ten days from Atham
| Day | Name | Star | Date & day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Atham | Hasta | Wed, 23 August 2028 |
| Day 2 | Chithira | Chitra | Thu, 24 August 2028 |
| Day 3 | Chodhi | Swati | Fri, 25 August 2028 |
| Day 4 | Vishakam | Vishakha | Sat, 26 August 2028 |
| Day 5 | Anizham | Anuradha | Sun, 27 August 2028 |
| Day 6 | Thriketta | Jyeshtha | Mon, 28 August 2028 |
| Day 7 | Moolam | Mula | Tue, 29 August 2028 |
| Day 8 | Pooradam | Purva Ashadha | Wed, 30 August 2028 |
| Day 9 | Uthradam (First Onam) | Uttara Ashadha | Thu, 31 August 2028 |
| Day 10 | Thiruvonam | Shravana | Fri, 1 September 2028 |
Onam follows the Malayalam solar calendar: Thiruvonam is the day the Shravana (Thiruvonam) nakshatra falls in the month of Chingam, and the ten days are counted back from it to Atham.
Onam 2028 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 05:59 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:42 pm |
| Moonrise | 05:08 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:29 am – 05:14 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:55 am – 12:46 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 10:45 am – 12:20 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Trayodashi |
| Nakshatra | Shravana |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Fri, 1 September 2028 or ask your local mandir.
Why we celebrate
Kerala harvest festival welcoming righteous King Mahabali; Vamana-Vishnu legend.
How it is celebrated
Pookalam, Onam sadya, boat races, Thiruvonam feast.
Puja timing
Thiruvonam day main feast and puja; ten-day Uthradam to Thiruvonam.
Foods & offerings
Onam sadya — 20+ items on banana leaf: avial, olan, payasam.
Rituals
- Daily pookalam.
- Wear kasavu mundu/sari.
- Community sadya and games.
Onam dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Onam 2027 date |
| 2028 | Fri, 1 September 2028 |
| 2029 | Onam 2029 date |
Hindu festivals around Onam 2028
- Anant Chaturdashi 2028 date — Sat, 2 September 2028
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2028 date — Wed, 23 August 2028
- Hartalika Teej 2028 date — Tue, 22 August 2028
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2028 date — Mon, 18 September 2028
- Sharad Navratri 2028 date — Tue, 19 September 2028
- Dahi Handi 2028 date — Mon, 14 August 2028
- Janmashtami 2028 date — Sun, 13 August 2028
- Durga Puja 2028 date — Tue, 26 September 2028
- Raksha Bandhan 2028 date — Sat, 5 August 2028
- Dussehra 2028 date — Thu, 28 September 2028
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2028 date — Fri, 4 August 2028
- Sharad Purnima 2028 date — Mon, 2 October 2028
Onam 2028 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:55 am – 12:46 pm | 10:45 am – 12:20 pm | 05:59 am | 06:42 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:13 pm – 01:03 pm | 11:04 am – 12:38 pm | 06:23 am | 06:52 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:54 am – 12:44 pm | 10:46 am – 12:19 pm | 06:08 am | 06:30 pm |
| Chennai | 11:44 am – 12:33 pm | 10:36 am – 12:08 pm | 05:57 am | 06:19 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:50 am – 12:40 pm | 10:42 am – 12:15 pm | 06:02 am | 06:29 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:11 am – 12:01 pm | 10:02 am – 11:36 am | 05:19 am | 05:53 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Fri, 1 September 2028.
Onam 2028 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Onam 2028 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Fri, 1 September 2028 is 11:55 am – 12:46 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
