Bengaluru 2026 Public Holidays: Complete Karnataka Government Holiday List

Bengaluru, the capital city of Karnataka, follows the state government’s official holiday calendar for schools, offices, and institutions. While national holidays like Republic Day and Independence Day are observed across India, Karnataka also recognizes state-specific holidays such as Karnataka Rajyotsava, reflecting the state’s unique cultural traditions.

Known as the ‘Silicon Valley of India’, Bengaluru is home to thousands of IT companies, global tech giants, and startups. People from across the country work here, but employees of the Karnataka state government must follow the official state holiday list. While private companies and public sector organizations may set their own holiday schedules, government offices in Bengaluru strictly adhere to the state’s notifications.

The 2026 Karnataka government holiday list provides clarity for planning the year ahead, including general and restricted holidays for government employees, institutions, and citizens in Bengaluru and across the state.

Karnataka Government Holiday List 2026

14-Jan-26, Thursday – Uttarayana Punyakala, Makara Sankranti Festival 26-Jan-26, Monday – Republic Day 19-Mar-26, Thursday – Ugadi Festival 21-Mar-26, Saturday – Khutub-E-Ramzan 31-Mar-26, Tuesday – Mahaveera Jayanthi 3-Apr-26, Friday – Good Friday 14-Apr-26, Tuesday – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanthi 20-Apr-26, Monday – Basava Jayanthi, Akshaya Tritiya 1-May-26, Friday – May Day 28-May-26, Thursday – Bakrid 26-Jun-26, Friday – Last Day of Moharam 15-Aug-26, Saturday – Independence Day 26-Aug-26, Wednesday – Eid-Milad 14-Sep-26, Monday – Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata        2-Oct-26, Friday – Gandhi Jayanthi 20-Oct-26, Tuesday – Mahanavami, Ayudhapooja 21-Oct-26, Wednesday – Vijayadasami 10-Nov-26, Tuesday – Balipadyami, Deepavali 27-Nov-26, Friday – Kanakadasa Jayanthi 25-Dec-26, Friday – Christmas

This comprehensive list ensures government employees, students, and citizens can plan their holidays, trips, and events efficiently. Whether it’s for festivals, national celebrations, or cultural observances, Bengaluru’s 2026 calendar is set to help everyone make the most of the year ahead.