- By Ridam Sharma
- Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:23 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The Karnataka Holiday Calendar 2026 serves as a comprehensive guide for every public and restricted holiday celebrated across Bengaluru, Mysuru, and other cities of Bangalore. It covers national, regional, and religious festivals that provide support in planning the year for residents, government offices, banks, and businesses. From important festivals like Ugadi, Basava Jayanthi, and Independence Day to widely observed restricted holidays like Holi and Guru Nanak Jayanthi, the list has covered it all.
Karnataka Public Holiday Calendar For 2026:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 15 | Thursday | Uttarayana Punyakala, Makara Sankranti Festival |
| January 26 | Monday | Republic Day |
| March 19 | Thursday | Ugadi Festival |
| March 21 | Saturday | Khutub-E-Ramzan |
| March 31 | Tuesday | Mahaveera Jayanthi |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 14 | Tuesday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanthi |
| April 20 | Monday | Basava Jayanthi, Akshaya Tritiya |
| May 1 | Friday | May Day |
| May 28 | Thursday | Bakrid |
| June 26 | Friday | Last Day of Moharam |
| August 15 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| August 26 | Wednesday | Eid-Milad |
| September 14 | Monday | Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata |
| October 2 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanthi |
| October 20 | Tuesday | Mahanavami, Ayudhapooja |
| October 21 | Wednesday | Vijayadasami |
| November 10 | Tuesday | Balipadyami, Deepavali |
| November 27 | Friday | Kanakadasa Jayanthi |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas |
Additional Holidays In 2026 Falling On Sundays:
1. Maha Shivaratri – February 15
2. Maharshi Valmiki Jayanthi – October 25
3. Kannada Rajyothsava – November 1
4. Naraka Chaturdashi – November 8
5. Mahalaya Amavasye – October 10 (Second Saturday)
Karnataka Restricted Holiday List For 2026:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year |
| January 27 | Tuesday | Sri Madvanavami |
| February 4 | Wednesday | Shab-e-Barath |
| March 2 | Monday | Holi Festival |
| March 17 | Tuesday | Shab-e-Qadar |
| March 20 | Friday | Jumat-Ul-Wida |
| March 23 | Monday | Devara Daseemaiah Jayanthi |
| March 27 | Friday | Sri Ramanavami |
| April 4 | Saturday | Holy Saturday |
| April 21 | Tuesday | Sri Shankarayacharya Jayanthi |
| April 22 | Wednesday | Sri Ramanujacharya Jayanthi |
| August 21 | Friday | Varamahalakshmi Vrata |
| August 27 | Thursday | Yajur Upakarma |
| August 28 | Friday | Brahma Shri Narayana Guru Jayanthi, Raksha Bandhan |
| September 4 | Friday | Sri Krishna Janmashtami |
| September 8 | Tuesday | Kanya Mariyamma Jayanthi |
| September 17 | Thursday | Vishwakarma Jayanthi |
| September 25 | Friday | Ananta Padmanabha Vrata |
| November 24 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanthi |
| November 26 | Thursday | Huttari Festival |
| December 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
Additional Restricted Holiday Calendar 2026:
1. Tula Sankramana – October 18, 2026
2. Souramana Ugadi – April 14, 2026
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3. Buddha Poornima – May 1, 2026
4. Onam / Rig-Upakarma – August 26, 2026
5. Swarna Gowri Vrata – September 14, 2026
The Karnataka Holiday Calendar 2026 accommodates both compulsory public holidays and optional restricted holidays, which allow workers and families to wholeheartedly enjoy the additional festivities. This detailed holiday list helps the smooth functioning of all sectors and departments, from the government to the private sector.
The list is made keeping in mind the rich traditions of Karnataka and its many festivals. Keep a list handy if you're planning a vacation next year, need to fix a work schedule, or plan a community event. This calendar is a guide to your all-important dates and traditional festivals in Karnataka in 2026.