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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How Karnataka Holidays Impact Payroll and Leave Management?

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.