Bank Holidays 2026 Karnataka

By REPAKA PAVAN ADITYA

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Updated on: Dec 18th, 2025

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6 min read

Bank holidays 2026 Karnataka include national holidays, regional festivals, and regular weekends when all banks in the state remain closed. This complete list helps you plan your banking tasks, branch visits, and money matters to avoid inconvenience.

List of Bank Holidays in Karnataka for 2026:

Here is the complete list of bank holidays in Karnataka for 2026, shown with dates and weekdays for easy reference.

Date

Weekday

Occasion

10 January 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
14 January 2026WednesdayMakara Sankranti
24 January 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
26 January 2026MondayRepublic Day
14 February 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
15 February 2026SundayMaha Shivaratri
28 February 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
04 March 2026WednesdayHoli
14 March 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
20 March 2026FridayUgadi
21 March 2026SaturdayId-ul-Fitr (tentative)
26 March 2026ThursdayRama Navami
28 March 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
31 March 2026TuesdayMahavir Jayanti
03 April 2026FridayGood Friday
11 April 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
14 April 2026TuesdayDr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti
20 April 2026MondayBasava Jayanti
25 April 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
01 May 2026FridayMay Day
09 May 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
23 May 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
27 May 2026WednesdayBakrid / Eid al-Adha (tentative)
13 June 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
26 June 2026FridayMuharram (tentative)
27 June 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
11 July 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
25 July 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
08 August 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
15 August 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
22 August 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
25 August 2026TuesdayEid-e-Milad (tentative)
12 September 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
15 September 2026TuesdayGanesh Chaturthi
26 September 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
02 October 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi Jayanti
10 October 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday / Mahalaya Amavasye
20 October 2026TuesdayMaha Navami
21 October 2026WednesdayVijaya Dashami
24 October 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
26 October 2026MondayMaharishi Valmiki Jayanti
01 November 2026SundayKannada Rajyotsava
08 November 2026SundayDiwali / Naraka Chaturdashi
09 November 2026MondayDeepavali
14 November 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
27 November 2026FridayKanakadasa Jayanti
28 November 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
12 December 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
25 December 2026FridayChristmas Day
26 December 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday

Bank holidays 2026 in Karnataka give everyone a chance to enjoy critical national days and special state festivals throughout the year. From the start of the calendar with Makara Sankranti to the festive close with Christmas, these breaks let you spend time with family and join in celebrations. 

Keeping this list handy means you can finish banking work on time and make the most of each holiday. Even when branches are closed, you can still use net banking, mobile apps, and ATMs for most needs without any trouble.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do online banking services work on bank holidays 2026 Karnataka?

Yes, net banking, mobile apps, UPI, and ATMs remain available on all bank holidays 2026.

Do festival dates change in bank holidays 2026, Karnataka?

Some dates based on the moon, like Id-ul-Fitr, may shift a little, so check closer to the time.

Do all banks follow the same list of bank holidays for 2026 in Karnataka?

Yes, all banks in Karnataka follow the same official schedule set by the RBI.

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