Karnataka Government Holidays List 2026

By REPAKA PAVAN ADITYA

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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:

  • Independence Day on 15 August, 2026.
  • Eid-e-Milad will be celebrated on 26 August, 2026.
  • Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata will be observed on 28 August, 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).

Date

Weekday

Occasion

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)
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

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 all 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.

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?
Is Ugadi a public holiday in Karnataka for 2026?
When does Deepavali occur in Karnataka in 2026?
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