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Bank Holidays 2026 Karnataka

By REPAKA PAVAN ADITYA

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Updated on: Feb 16th, 2026

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12 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.

Upcoming Holidays:

  • Banks remain closed on Fourth Saturday 28 February 2026.
  • Holi will be celebrated on 4th March 2026.
  • Banks remain closed on Second Saturday 14 March 2026.

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.

DateWeekdayOccasion
10-Jan-26SaturdaySecond Saturday
14-Jan-26WednesdayMakara Sankranti
24-Jan-26SaturdayFourth Saturday
26-Jan-26MondayRepublic Day
14-Feb-26SaturdaySecond Saturday
15-Feb-26SundayMaha Shivaratri
28-Feb-26SaturdayFourth Saturday
04-Mar-26WednesdayHoli
14-Mar-26SaturdaySecond Saturday
20-Mar-26FridayUgadi
21-Mar-26SaturdayId-ul-Fitr (tentative)
26-Mar-26ThursdayRama Navami
28-Mar-26SaturdayFourth Saturday
31-Mar-26TuesdayMahavir Jayanti
03-Apr-26FridayGood Friday
11-Apr-26SaturdaySecond Saturday
14-Apr-26TuesdayDr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti
20-Apr-26MondayBasava Jayanti
25-Apr-26SaturdayFourth Saturday
01-May-26FridayMay Day
09-May-26SaturdaySecond Saturday
23-May-26SaturdayFourth Saturday
27-May-26WednesdayBakrid / Eid al-Adha (tentative)
13-Jun-26SaturdaySecond Saturday
26-Jun-26FridayMuharram (tentative)
27-Jun-26SaturdayFourth Saturday
11-Jul-26SaturdaySecond Saturday
25-Jul-26SaturdayFourth Saturday
08-Aug-26SaturdaySecond Saturday
15-Aug-26SaturdayIndependence Day
22-Aug-26SaturdayFourth Saturday
25-Aug-26TuesdayEid-e-Milad (tentative)
12-Sep-26SaturdaySecond Saturday
15-Sep-26TuesdayGanesh Chaturthi
26-Sep-26SaturdayFourth Saturday
02-Oct-26FridayMahatma Gandhi Jayanti
10-Oct-26SaturdaySecond Saturday / Mahalaya Amavasye
20-Oct-26TuesdayMaha Navami
21-Oct-26WednesdayVijaya Dashami
24-Oct-26SaturdayFourth Saturday
26-Oct-26MondayMaharishi Valmiki Jayanti
01-Nov-26SundayKannada Rajyotsava
08-Nov-26SundayDiwali / Naraka Chaturdashi
09-Nov-26MondayDeepavali
14-Nov-26SaturdaySecond Saturday
27-Nov-26FridayKanakadasa Jayanti
28-Nov-26SaturdayFourth Saturday
12-Dec-26SaturdaySecond Saturday
25-Dec-26FridayChristmas Day
26-Dec-26SaturdayFourth 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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