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Karnataka Government Holidays List 2026

By Rucha K

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The Karnataka Government holidays list 2026 includes all Karnataka public holidays 2026 announced by the state government. It covers national holidays, regional festivals such as Makara Sankranti and Ugadi, and other important occasions observed across Karnataka.

Upcoming Holidays

Upcoming HolidayDate
Independence Day15 August 2026
Eid-e-Milad26 August 2026 (Tentative)
Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata14 September 2026

List of 2026 Government Holidays in Karnataka

Here is the full official list of public holidays declared by the Karnataka government for 2026. These holidays apply statewide to government departments, educational institutions, and commercial banks (dates marked tentative may shift based on lunar sightings).

DateWeekdayOccasion
August 15, 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
August 26, 2026WednesdayEid-e-Milad (Tentative)
September 14, 2026MondayVarasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata
October 2, 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi Jayanti
October 20, 2026TuesdayMahanavami / Ayudha Pooja
October 21, 2026WednesdayVijayadashami
November 10, 2026TuesdayBalipadyami / Deepavali
November 27, 2026FridayKanakadasa Jayanti
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 15, 2026ThursdayMakara Sankranti / Uttarayana Punyakala
January 26, 2026MondayRepublic Day
February 15, 2026SundayMaha Shivratri
March 19, 2026ThursdayUgadi
March 21, 2026SaturdayKhutub-E-Ramzan (Tentative)
March 31, 2026TuesdayMahaveera Jayanti
April 1, 2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Accounts (Banks)
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 14, 2026TuesdayDr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti
April 20, 2026MondayBasava Jayanti / Akshaya Tritiya
May 1, 2026FridayMay Day
May 28, 2026ThursdayBakrid / Eid al-Adha (Tentative)
June 26, 2026FridayLast Day of Moharram (Tentative)

Note: Holidays such as Kannada Rajyotsava, Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, and Mahalaya Amavasye have not been included as they fall on a Sunday or the second Saturday in 2026. These Karnataka public holidays 2026 do not appear in the official Karnataka Government general holiday notification.

Final Word

The Karnataka Government holidays 2026 list helps individuals, businesses and government employees plan work, travel and personal commitments in advance. Check the Karnataka public holidays 2026 list before scheduling important activities, as some festival dates may change based on official notifications.

Related Articles:
1. Karnataka Government Holidays List 2025
2. Tamil Nadu Government Holidays 2026
3. Telangana Government Holidays List 2026
4. Maharashtra Government Holiday​s List 2026
5. Punjab Government Holidays List 2026 
6. Haryana Government Holidays List 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any tentative holidays in the Karnataka 2026 calendar?
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