Karnataka Government Holidays List 2026
The Karnataka government's holiday list for 2026 mixes national events, loved local festivals like Makara Sankranti and Ugadi, and other important days that give everyone a happy break. Whether you're setting up trips, family events, or work due dates, this list keeps you sorted all year long.
Upcoming Holidays:
- New Year’s Day is observed on Thursday, 1 January 2026, marking the beginning of the new calendar year.
- Makara Sankranti or Uttarayana Punyakala falls on Thursday, 15 January 2026, celebrating the sun’s movement into Capricorn and its cultural significance.
- Republic Day is celebrated on Monday, 26 January 2026, commemorating the adoption of the Indian Constitution.
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).
Date | Weekday | Occasion |
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 15, 2026 | Thursday | Makara Sankranti / Uttarayana Punyakala |
| January 26, 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| February 15, 2026 | Sunday | Maha Shivratri |
| March 19, 2026 | Thursday | Ugadi |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday | Khutub-E-Ramzan (Tentative) |
| March 31, 2026 | Tuesday | Mahaveera Jayanti |
| April 1, 2026 | Wednesday | Annual Closing of Accounts (Banks) |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| April 20, 2026 | Monday | Basava Jayanti / Akshaya Tritiya |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | May Day |
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | Bakrid / Eid al-Adha (Tentative) |
| June 26, 2026 | Friday | Last Day of Moharram (Tentative) |
| August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| August 26, 2026 | Wednesday | Eid-e-Milad (Tentative) |
| September 14, 2026 | Monday | Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata |
| October 2, 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| October 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Mahanavami / Ayudha Pooja |
| October 21, 2026 | Wednesday | Vijayadashami |
| November 10, 2026 | Tuesday | Balipadyami / Deepavali |
| November 27, 2026 | Friday | Kanakadasa Jayanti |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
The Karnataka government's 2026 holiday calendar captures the state's lively culture and spirit of togetherness. It beautifully blends local treasures such as Ugadi and Makara Sankranti with important national days.
This well-balanced list helps workers, students, and families easily plan trips, traditions, and get-togethers while keeping work running smoothly all year round.
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