Karnataka Holidays 2026 | Complete Calendar | Karnataka Festivals

Karnataka Holiday Calendar 2026

Discover all public, bank, and festival holidays in Karnataka for 2026. This calendar includes major Kannada festivals like Ugadi, Karnataka Rajyotsava, Varamahalakshmi Vrata, and national holidays. Plan your year with our comprehensive list of holidays and cultural events.

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New Year's Day

January 01, 2026 · National Holiday

Celebration of the new year

Makara Sankranti

January 14, 2026 · Karnataka Festival

Harvest festival celebrated in Karnataka

Ugadi

March 29, 2026 · Karnataka Festival

Kannada New Year festival

Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti

April 14, 2026 · National Holiday

Birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Labour Day

May 01, 2026 · International

International Workers' Day

Independence Day

August 15, 2026 · National Holiday

Indian Independence Day

Gandhi Jayanti

October 02, 2026 · National Holiday

Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

Karnataka Rajyotsava

November 01, 2026 · Karnataka Festival

Formation Day of Karnataka State

Christmas

December 25, 2026 · Religious

Celebration of Jesus Christ's birth

Karnataka Bank Holidays 2026

Mahashivratri|March 14, 2026|Festival dedicated to Lord Shiva
Good Friday|April 18, 2026|Christian religious holiday - Banks closed
Bakrid/Eid al-Adha|July 07, 2026|Islamic festival - Banks closed
Varamahalakshmi Vrata|August 08, 2026|Festival for Goddess Lakshmi
Ganesh Chaturthi|September 06, 2026|Birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha
Gandhi Jayanti|October 02, 2026|Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
Maha Navami|October 03, 2026|Ninth day of Navratri - Banks closed
Vijaya Dashami/Dussehra|October 04, 2026|Tenth day of Navratri - Banks closed
Deepavali|October 21, 2026|Festival of lights - Banks closed

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Karnataka Holidays 2026

Q: What are the major public holidays in Karnataka in 2026?

A: Major holidays include Ugadi, Makara Sankranti, Karnataka Rajyotsava, Deepavali, Independence Day, Republic Day, and Gandhi Jayanti.

Q: Are all festivals bank holidays in Karnataka?

A: Not all festivals are bank holidays. Only select festivals and national holidays are observed as bank holidays.

Q: When is Karnataka Rajyotsava in 2026?

A: Karnataka Rajyotsava is on November 1, 2026.

Q: How can I download the Karnataka holiday calendar?

A: Click the "Download" button above to save the holiday calendar for offline use.

Q: Where can I find Kannada festival dates?

A: All major Kannada festival dates are listed above in the holiday calendar and festival list.