Kannada Calendar 2026 | Download Karnataka State Government Holiday Calendar 2026 in PDF
KARNATAKA STATE GOVERNMENT HOLIDAY CALENDAR – 2026
The Government of Karnataka has officially announced the public (general) holidays for the year 2026 applicable to all state government offices, institutions, and educational establishments across Karnataka. Along with these, employees may also avail themselves of restricted (optional) holidays subject to prior approval, as per rules.
This calendar helps citizens, government employees, businesses, and institutions plan their schedules, vacations, and operational activities for the year.
Download Karnataka State Government Holiday Calendar 2026 in PDF
📅 Official Public Holidays – 2026 (General Holidays)
The Karnataka government has notified 20 public holidays for the year 2026, in addition to regular Sundays, 2nd & 4th Saturdays observed as holidays as per state norms. The Economic Times
| Date | Day | Holiday / Occasion |
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| 14 Jan 2026 | Wednesday | Uttarayana Punyakala / Makara Sankranti Festival |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Thursday | Ugadi Festival |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Khutub-E-Ramzan |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Mahaveera Jayanthi |
| 03 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Monday | Basava Jayanti & Akshaya Tritiya |
| 01 May 2026 | Friday | May Day / Labour Day |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Bakrid / Eid al-Adha |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Friday | Last Day of Muharram |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | Eid-Milad |
| 14 Sep 2026 | Monday | Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata |
| 02 Oct 2026 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| 20 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | Mahanavami & Ayudha Puja |
| 21 Oct 2026 | Wednesday | Vijayadasami (Dussehra) |
| 10 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Balipadyami / Deepavali |
| 27 Nov 2026 | Friday | Kanakadasa Jayanti |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
📌 These holidays are statewide and will be observed by all government departments, offices, educational institutions and many private establishments across Karnataka. The Economic Times
📌 Restricted (Optional) Holidays
In addition to the above public holidays, the Karnataka Government has authorized a list of restricted holidays that employees may avail of with approval. This list includes cultural and religious observances such as New Year’s Day, Holi Festival, Shab-e-Barath, Sri Ramanavami, Holy Saturday, Varamahalakshmi Vrata, Yajur Upakarma, and more. The Economic Times
Employees are allowed to select up to two restricted holidays per year, subject to the approval of the competent authority.
📌 Notes for 2026
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Sundays, 2nd & 4th Saturdays are generally holidays for state government offices.
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Some widely celebrated festivals — e.g., Maha Shivaratri, Kannada Rajyotsava, Naraka Chaturdashi — may fall on weekends and hence are not included in the general holiday list. The Economic Times
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Religious holidays based on lunar sightings (e.g., Eid) may be subject to change.
🌟 Why This Calendar Matters
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Government departments and institutions can plan their working days, leave rosters, and administrative schedules.
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Students and educators can plan academic calendars and vacations.
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Businesses and corporations can prepare operational planning, staffing, and client servicing schedules.
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Citizens can schedule travel, celebrations, and personal plans around these holidays.
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