Full List of Official Karnataka Bank Holidays 2026
The Karnataka Bank Holidays 2026 list outlines all the days on which banks across Karnataka will remain closed in 2026. As per the official government notification (GO No. CIAUI 16 HHHL 2025), Karnataka will observe 20 public holidays in 2026.
In addition to these, April 1, 2026 has also been included as a bank-specific holiday for annual accounts closing.
These holidays help customers, businesses, and financial institutions plan their banking activities well in advance.
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Official List of Karnataka Bank Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | Wednesday | Makara Sankranti / Uttarayana Punya Kaala |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Thursday | Ugadi |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Saturday | Khutba-e-Ramzan |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Tuesday | Mahaveera Jayanthi |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Wednesday | Bank Annual Closing |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Dr B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Monday | Basava Jayanti / Akshaya Tritiya |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | Bakrid / Eid-al-Adha |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Friday | Last Day of Moharram |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Wednesday | Eid-e-Milad |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Monday | Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vratha |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Saturday | Mahalaya Amavasye |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Maha Navami / Ayudha Pooja |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Monday | Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Sunday | Kannada Rajyotsava |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Sunday | Naraka Chaturdashi (Diwali) |
| Nov 9, 2026 | Monday | Deepavali Holiday |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Friday | Kanakadasa Jayanti |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas |
Important Notes
- April 1 is included as it is traditionally observed as a bank annual accounts-closing holiday, even if not always listed in the state notification.
- Karnataka follows a strict rule: if a holiday falls on Sunday, no compensatory holiday is provided.
- This list is based on the official Karnataka Government 2026 Gazetted holidays plus the additional bank holiday.
Source: https://karnataka.gov.in/english