Karnataka Public Holidays List 2026
Holidays are spread through different regions, calendars and ethnicities; In Karnataka they play a critical role in shaping workforce planning and operational continuity. Holidays influence attendance, staffing requirements, and employee expectations throughout the year. Many organizations operate from multiple locations and not only from Karnataka which makes managing public holidays difficult, especially when it varies from region to region. Tackling public holidays is essential to ensure fairness, compliance, and consistency, while balancing business needs with employee well-being.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Years | Regional |
| Jan 15 | Thursday | Makara Sankranti | Regional |
| Jan 26 | Monday | Republic Day | National |
| Jan 27 | Tuesday | Sri Madvanavami | Regional |
| Feb 4 | Wednesday | Shab-e-barath | Regional |
| Mar 2 | Monday | Holi | Regional |
| Mar 17 | Tuesday | Shab-e-Qadar | Regional |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Ugadi | Regional |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Jumat-ul-Wida | Regional |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Khutub-E-Ramzan | Regional |
| Mar 23 | Monday | Devara Daseemaiah Jayanthi | Regional |
| Mar 27 | Friday | Sri Ramanavami | Regional |
| Mar 31 | Tuesday | Mahaveera Jayanthi | Regional |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Regional |
| Apr 4 | Saturday | Holi Festival | Regional |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | BR Ambedkar Jayanthi | Regional |
| Apr 20 | Monday | Basava Jayanthi, Akshaya Tritiya | Regional |
| Apr 21 | Tuesday | Sri Shankaracharaya Jayanthi | Regional |
| Apr 22 | Wednesday | Sri Ramaujacharaya Jayanthi | Regional |
| May 1 | Friday | May Day | Regional |
| May 28 | Thursday | Bakrid | Regional |
| Jun 26 | Friday | Last day of Muharram | Regional |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Independence Day | National |
| Aug 21 | Friday | Varamahalaxmi Vrata | Regional |
| Aug 26 | Wednesday | Eid-Milad | Regional |
| Aug 27 | Thursday | Yajur Upakarma | Regional |
| Aug 28 | Friday | Brahma Sri Narayana Guru Jayanthi, Raksha Bandhan | Regional |
| Sep 4 | Friday | Krishna Janmashtami | Regional |
| Sep 8 | Tuesday | Kanya Mariyamma Jayanthi | Regional |
| Sep 14 | Monday | Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata | Regional |
| Sep 17 | Thursday | Vishwakarma Jayanthi | Regional |
| Sep 25 | Friday | Ananta Padmanabha Vrata | Regional |
| Oct 2 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanthi | National |
| Oct 20 | Tuesday | Mahanavami, Ayudhapooja | Regional |
| Oct 21 | Wednesday | Vijayadashmi | Regional |
| Nov 10 | Tuesday | Balipadyami, Deepavali | Regional |
| Nov 24 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanthi | Regional |
| Nov 26 | Thursday | Huttari Festival | Regional |
| Nov 27 | Friday | Kanakadasa Jayanthi | Regional |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Regional |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas | Regional |
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Every region, and state, operates differently when it comes to Public Holidays. When we talk about Diwali celebrations in Karnataka feel like a grand wedding celebration - people are on leave and enjoying their personal time. All this is bound to bring changes in attendance, increased leave requests, and varied working arrangements which impacts payroll accuracy and leave processes for both employers and employees.
While all of these issues can impact adversely, if enterprises are well-prepared and rely on technology instead of human intervention; it will help in aligning pay cycles, overtime, and statutory requirements without disruption. This not just eases processes for the employer but aids employees while providing clarity on leave entitlements, pay calculations, and timely compensation during a high-expectation period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Not all state holidays are mandatory for private companies. However, all State holidays that are also National holidays are required to be followed by all Private companies.