Karnataka Public Holiday List 2025

Published on 21 Jun, 2021, 6:37 AM IST

Updated on 21 Jul, 2025, 9:20 AM IST

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Karnataka was originally known as the State of Mysore before it was renamed in 1973. Its capital Bengaluru, previously called Bangalore, is considered the IT capital of India and one of the fastest-growing cities in the world.

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The southern state is also known for its rich heritage such as Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Mysore which includes the Mysore Palace, belonging to the Maharajas of Mysore who ruled the state. Karnataka has several holiday destinations and in this article, we have compiled the Karnataka Public Holiday List in 2025 and its unique holidays and festivals.

Karnataka Public Holidays Calendar:

Most businesses and other institutions remain closed during Karnataka Public Holidays which are either national or festival holidays. Below are the Karnataka General Holidays and 2025 Karnataka Public Holidays:

List of Government Holidays 2025 in Karnataka:

Holidays in Karnataka During January 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Tuesday	14 January	Makar Sankranti
Sunday	26 January	Republic Day

Holidays in Karnataka During February 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Wednesday	26 February	Maha Shivaratri

Holidays in Karnataka During March 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	30 March	Ugadi
Monday	31 March	Id-ul-Fir

Holidays in Karnataka During April 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	10 April	Mahavir Jayanti
Monday	14 April	Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti
Friday	18 April	Good Friday
Sunday	30 April	Basava Jayanti

Public Holidays in Karnataka During May 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	01 May	May Day

Public Holidays in Karnataka During June 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	07 June	Bakri Eid

Public Holidays in Karnataka During July 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	27 June	Muharram

Public Holidays in Karnataka During August 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	15 August	Independence Day
Wednesday	27 August	Ganesh Chaturthi

Public Holidays in Karnataka During September 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	05 September	Eid e Milad
Sunday	07 September	Mahalaya Amavasye

Public Holidays in Karnataka During October 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Wednesday	01 October	Maha Navami
Thursday	02 October	Gandhi Jayanti
Tuesday	07 October	Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
Monday	20 October	Diwali
Tuesday	21 October	Diwali Holiday
Wednesday	22 October	Diwali Holiday

Public Holidays in Karnataka During November 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	01 November	Kannada Rajyothsava
Tuesday	18 November	Kanakadasa Jayanti

Public Holidays in Karnataka During December 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	25 December	Christmas

Note: The above list of Karnataka holidays is applicable across the state and its cities such as:

Bengaluru
Mysore
Hubli
Mangalore
Udupi
Hassan
Tumkur
Dharwad
Davengere
Belagavi
Shivamogga
Madikeri
Mandya
Kolar
Chitradurga

Also, read: India Public Holidays List 2025

Festivals and Important Days in Karnataka:

Below are some of the unique festivals and important days observed in Karnataka:

Makar Sankranti: One of the biggest festivals in Karnataka, Makar Sankranti is the harvest festival which is celebrated across the country but with different names. The festival is important for the people of Karnataka because it is the first festival of the Hindu calendar year.
Ugadi: Ugadi marks the start of the new year as per the Hindu calendar. People of Karnataka buy new clothes, decorate their houses and cook delicacies unique to Ugadi.
Ganesh Chaturthi: Hindus celebrate this when Lord Ganesh descended on earth with his mother. Idols of Lord Ganesh are installed at home and at the streets on elaborate pandals to celebrate Lord Ganesh’s arrival to earth.
Kambala: Kambala is a sport where buffaloes are raced by men through muddy rice or paddy fields. Kambala is one of the best cultural festivals of Karnataka and is conducted for two days.
Kannada Rajyotsava: This holiday falls on the 1 November every year signifying the birth of the State of Karnataka. Several cultural activities are held during the month.