Thiruvonam: sadya, pookalam and the Malayali harvest
Onam 2026 in Australia
was on Wednesday 26 August 2026
Onam, also written Thiruvonam or Onasadya, falls on Wednesday 26 August 2026. Thiruvonam: sadya, pookalam and the Malayali harvest, celebrated by temples, community associations and families in every capital city. The listings here come from organisers and public announcements, and the page updates as programmes are published, so it is worth checking back closer to the date. Pick a city below for the celebrations near you.
Nothing listed yet for Onam 2026
Organisers usually publish Onam programmes four to six weeks out. If you are running one, list it and it will appear here.
Onam 2026 by city
Onam in other years
Where to celebrate
Temples across Australia that hold Onam programmes. Check each one for its own times.
- Adelaide Siva Ganesha Temple(Oaklands Park, Adelaide)
- Adelaide Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara(Adelaide)
- Astha Nepali Hindu Society of Victoria / Shree Pashupatinath Temple Melbourne(269 Pearcedale Rd, Cranbourne South VIC)
- Atam Ras Kirtan Darbar Gurdwara Blackburn(Blackburn)
- Australian Sikh Association Gurdwara Glenwood(Glenwood)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir & Cultural Precinct, Sydney(Sydney)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Melbourne(Mill Park)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Sydney(Rosehill)
Onam 2026 in Australia: questions people ask
When is Onam 2026 in Australia?
Wednesday 26 August 2026. was on Wednesday 26 August 2026. Community celebrations often fall on the nearest weekend, so check each event's own date.
Where can I celebrate Onam in Australia?
Nothing is listed yet for 2026. Temples usually hold programmes, and this page updates as organisers publish theirs.
What is Onam?
Thiruvonam: sadya, pookalam and the Malayali harvest. It is also written Thiruvonam or Onasadya.
Are Onam events on Chalo alcohol free?
Yes. Every event on Chalo is listed as alcohol free and family safe.
How do I list a Onam event in Australia?
Create a free listing from the Create event button. It appears on this page once it is live.