Bengaluru public holiday list 2026

by Arpita Jena Nov 19, 2025

Bengaluru public holiday list 2026: When offices, banks, and schools will remain closed

The Karnataka Cabinet approved the official list of public holidays for the year 2026

The calendar includes a mix of national, religious, and regional festivals. Major national holidays such as Republic Day (26 January), Independence Day (15 August), and Gandhi Jayanti (2 October) are included. Key state and regional observances such as Ugadi (19 March), Basava Jayanti (20 April), and Kanakadas Jayanti (27 November) are also part of the list.

Religious festivals from different communities have been recognised, including Makar Sankranti (15 January), Khutub-e-Ramzan (21 March), Bakrid (28 May), Eid Milad (26 August), and Deepavali (10 November). Other notable holidays include Mahaveer Jayanti, Good Friday, Ambedkar Jayanti, Labour Day, Varasiddi Vinayaka Vratha, Mahanavami, Vijayadashami, Balipadyami, and Christmas.