Karnataka State Government Holiday List 2026 - Summary
Karnataka State Government has officially released the Karnataka public holiday list for 2026, finalized during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The notification includes 20 general holidays for government offices, schools, and state-run institutions, covering major national events and regional festivals celebrated across Karnataka.
Karnataka-specific cultural celebrations also feature prominently. Ugadi, the Kannada New Year, will be marked on 19 March, while Deepavali, one of the most widely celebrated festivals in the state, falls on 10 November. Other holidays span religious and cultural traditions, ensuring broad inclusivity for citizens across communities.
List of Holidays 2026 Karnataka
| Date | Day | Occasion / Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 14 | Wednesday | Uttarayana Punyakala / Makara Sankranti |
| January 26 | Monday | Republic Day |
| February 15 | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri |
| March 19 | Thursday | Ugadi Festival |
| March 21 | Saturday | Khutba-e-Ramzan |
| March 31 | Tuesday | Mahaveera Jayanthi |
| April 1 | Wednesday | Annual Accounts Closing (Banks) |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 14 | Tuesday | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| April 20 | Monday | Basava Jayanti / Akshaya Tritiya |
| May 1 | Friday | May Day |
| May 28 | Thursday | Bakrid / Eid al Adha |
| June 26 | Friday | Last Day of Muharram |
| August 15 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| August 26 | Wednesday | Ed-Milad (Prophet’s Birthday) |
| September 14 | Monday | Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vratha |
| October 2 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday |
| October 10 | Saturday | Mahalaya Amavasya |
| October 20 | Tuesday | Vijayadasami / Ayudha Pooja |
| October 26 | Monday | Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti |
| November 1 | Sunday | Kannada Rajyotsava |
| November 8 | Sunday | Diwali, Naraka Chaturdashi |
| November 9 | Monday | Deepavali Holiday |
| November 27 | Friday | Kanakadasa Jayanti |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas |
