Karnataka Holidays 2026 – Official Government Holiday List
If you’re planning to maximize your travel, family time, or want to know the official Karnataka holidays 2026, here is the full list.
This page covers all public holidays in Karnataka, including the Karnataka govt holidays gazetted by the state, bonus long weekends, and restricted holidays for flexible leave options
The Karnataka government holiday list for 2026 also include Kodagu holidays.
Read: Central Government Holidays 2026 – List Of Gazetted Holidays
Karnataka Government Holiday List 2026
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Uttarayana Punya Kaala Sankranthi | Jan 14, 2026 | Wednesday |
| Republic Day | Jan 26, 2026 | Monday |
| Maha Shivratri | Feb 15, 2026 | Sunday |
| Chandramana Ugadi | Mar 20, 2026 | Friday |
| Mahaveera Jayanthi | Mar 31, 2026 | Tuesday |
| Good Friday | Apr 03, 2026 | Friday |
| Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Birthday | Apr 14, 2026 | Tuesday |
| Basava Jayanthi | Apr 20, 2026 | Monday |
| May Day / Labour Day | May 01, 2026 | Friday |
| Bakrid (Id-ul-Zuha) | May 27, 2026 | Wednesday |
| Muharram | Jun 26, 2026 | Friday |
| Independence Day | Aug 15, 2026 | Saturday |
| Id-E-Milad | Aug 25, 2026 | Tuesday |
| Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata | Sep 15, 2026 | Tuesday |
| Gandhi Jayanthi | Oct 02, 2026 | Friday |
| Mahalaya Amavasye | Oct 10, 2026 | Saturday |
| Maha Navami, Ayudhapooja | Oct 20, 2026 | Tuesday |
| Vijayadashami | Oct 20, 2026 | Tuesday |
| Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti | Oct 26, 2026 | Monday |
| Kannada Rajyothsava | Nov 01, 2026 | Sunday |
| Balipadyami, Deepavali | Nov 08, 2026 | Sunday |
| Naraka Chaturdashi | Nov 08, 2026 | Sunday |
| Kanakadasa Jayanthi | Nov 27, 2026 | Friday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2026 | Friday |
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Karnataka Holidays 2026 – Quick Facts
- Karnataka government holidays 2026 include total 25 public holidays
- Long weekends in 2026 can be enjoyed during Republic Day (Jan 26), Ugadi (Mar 20), Good Friday (Apr 3), May Day (May 1), Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2), Kanakadasa Jayanthi (Nov 27), and Christmas (Dec 25)
- Major festivals and holidays: Mysore Dasara (Oct 11–21, Vijayadashami on Oct 21), Basava Jayanthi (Apr 20), Vinayaka Chaturthi (Sep 15), and Kannada Rajyothsava (Nov 1)
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Karnataka Government Holidays 2026 – List Of Long Weekends
Below listed are the estimated long weekends in Karnataka including New Year’s Day for the year 2026. Plan your vacation accordingly. New Year’s Day is not a holiday for government sector and banks.
| Weekend Dates | Holidays | Opportunity |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24-26 (Sat-Mon) | Republic Day (Jan 26, Mon) | Three-day long weekend |
| Mar 20-22 (Fri-Sun) | Ugadi (Mar 20, Fri) | Three-day long weekend |
| Apr 3-5 (Fri-Sun) | Good Friday (Apr 3, Fri) | Three-day long weekend |
| Apr 18-20 (Sat-Mon) | Basava Jayanthi (Apr 20, Mon) | Three-day long weekend |
| May 1-3 (Fri-Sun) | May Day (May 1, Fri) | Three-day long weekend |
| Oct 2-4 (Fri-Sun) | Gandhi Jayanthi (Oct 2, Fri) | Three-day long weekend |
| Nov 27-29 (Fri-Sun) | Kanakadasa Jayanthi (Nov 27, Fri) | Three-day long weekend |
| Dec 25-27 (Fri-Sun) | Christmas (Dec 25, Fri) | Three-day long weekend |
Karnataka Public Holidays 2026 – Dates Of Major Festivals
Below listed are the tentative dates of major festivals and events in Karnataka.
| Festival | Date |
|---|---|
| Makara Sankranti | January 14, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Maha Shivaratri | February 15, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Ugadi | March 20, 2026 (Friday) |
| Eid-ul-Fitr | March 20, 2026 (Friday) |
| Basava Jayanti | April 20, 2026 (Monday) |
| Varamahalakshmi Vrata | August 14, 2026 (Friday) |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | September 14, 2026 (Monday) |
| Mahalaya Amavasye | October 10, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dasara) | October 20, 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Kannada Rajyothsava | November 1, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Deepavali Holiday | November 8, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Christmas | December 25, 2026 (Friday) |
Karnataka Public Holidays Restricted Holidays 2026
Below listed are the tentative Restricted Holidays for the Government Employees in Karnataka.
| Holiday Name | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Thursday |
| Hazarat Ali’s Birthday | January 3 | Saturday |
| Makar Sankranti / Pongal | January 14 | Wednesday |
| Basant Panchami | January 23 | Friday |
| Guru Ravi Das’s Birthday | February 1 | Sunday |
| Birthday of Swami Dayananda Saraswati | February 12 | Thursday |
| Maha Shivaratri | February 15 | Sunday |
| Shivaji Jayanti | February 19 | Thursday |
| Holika Dahan / Dolyatra | March 3 | Tuesday |
| Holi | March 4 | Wednesday |
| Chaitra Sukladi / Gudi Padava / Ugadi / Cheti Chand | March 19 | Thursday |
| Jamat-Ul-Vida | March 20 | Friday |
| Easter Sunday | April 5 | Sunday |
| Vaisakhi / Vishu (Tamil New Year) | April 14 | Tuesday |
| Vaisakhadi (Bengal) / Bahag Bihu (Assam) | April 15 | Wednesday |
| Birthday of Guru Rabindranath Tagore | May 9 | Saturday |
| Rath Yatra | July 16 | Thursday |
| Parsi New Year’s Day / Navroz | August 15 | Saturday |
| Onam | August 26 | Wednesday |
| Raksha Bandhan | August 28 | Friday |
| Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chaturthi | September 14 | Monday |
| Dusshera (Saptami) | October 18 | Sunday |
| Dussehra (Mahashtami) | October 19 | Monday |
| Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti | October 26 | Monday |
| Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) | October 29 | Thursday |
| Naraka Chaturdashi | November 8 | Sunday |
| Govardhan Puja | November 9 | Monday |
| Bhai Duj | November 11 | Wednesday |
| Pratihar Shashthi / Surya Shashthi (Chhat Puja) | November 15 | Sunday |
| Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day | November 24 | Tuesday |
| Hazarat Ali’s Birthday (again) | December 23 | Wednesday |
| Christmas Eve | December 24 | Thursday |
Karnataka Holidays 2026 – List Of Local Holidays For Kodagu District
| Festival | Date |
|---|---|
| Kail Muhurtha | October 30, 2026 (Friday) |
| Tula Sankramana | October 17, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Huthri | December 14, 2026 (Monday) |
Note: The holiday dates provided above are tentative and based on authoritative calendars and widely used sources. The final, official Karnataka holiday list for 2026 will be released by the state government in their annual gazette notification. Please revisit this page for updates once the official holiday list is published.
Source: karnataka.gov.in
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