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.