Karnataka Bank Holiday List 2025

Published on 21 Jun, 2021, 6:36 AM IST

Updated on 8 Jul, 2025, 11:38 AM IST

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In Karnataka, all public sector and commercial banks are closed for business on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Also, they remain closed on national and festival holidays. Below is the list of Karnataka Bank Holidays in 2025:

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Bank Holidays Calendar in Karnataka

During bank holidays, which includes mandatory, national and festivals, banking transactions are unavailable at the respective branches. However, banks have transitioned to the online mode of transactions such as fund transfer.

List of Bank Holidays in Karnataka 2025

Below is day, date and name of holidays observed by banks in Karnataka during the calendar year 2025:

Bank Holidays in Karnataka During January 2025

Day	Date	Holiday
Saturday	January 11	Second Saturday
Tuesday	January 14	Makara Sankranti
Saturday	January 25	Fourth Saturday
Sunday	January 26	Republic Day

Bank Holidays in Karnataka During February 2025

Day	Date	Holiday
Saturday	February 08	Second Saturday
Saturday	February 22	Fourth Saturday
Wednesday	February 26	Maha Shivaratri

Bank Holidays in Karnataka During March 2025

Day	Date	Holiday
Saturday	March 08	Second Saturday
Saturday	March 22	Fourth Saturday
Sunday	March 30	Ugadi
Monday	March 31	Idul Fitar

Bank Holidays in Karnataka During April 2025

Day	Date	Holiday
Thursday	April 10	Mahavir Jayanti
Saturday	April 12	Second Saturday
Monday	April 14	Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
Friday	April 18	Good Friday
Saturday	April 26	Fourth Saturday
Wednesday	April 30	Basava Jayanti

Bank Holidays in Karnataka During May 2025

Day	Date	Holiday
Thursday	May 01	May Day
Saturday	May 10	Second Saturday
Saturday	May 24	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Karnataka During June 2025

Day	Date	Holiday
Saturday	June 07	Bakrid / Eid al-Adha
Saturday	June 14	Second Saturday
Saturday	June 28	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Karnataka During July 2025

Day	Date	Holiday
Sunday	July 06	Muharram
Saturday	July 12	Second Saturday
Saturday	July 26	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Karnataka During August 2025

Day	Date	Holiday
Saturday	August 09	Second Saturday
Friday	August 15	Independence Day
Saturday	August 23	Fourth Saturday
Wednesday	August 27	Ganesh Chaturthi

Bank Holidays in Karnataka During September 2025

Day	Date	Holiday
Friday	September 05	Eid e Milad
Saturday	September 13	Second Saturday
Sunday	September 21	Mahalaya Amavasye
Saturday	September 27	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Karnataka During October 2025

Day	Date	Holiday
Wednesday	October 01	Maha Navami
Thursday	October 02	Gandhi Jayanti
Tuesday	October 07	Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
Saturday	October 11	Second Saturday
Monday	October 20	Diwali
Tuesday	October 21	Diwali
Saturday	October 25	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Karnataka During November 2025

Day	Date	Holiday
Saturday	01 November	Kannada Rajyotsava
Saturday	08 November	Second Saturday
Saturday	22 November	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Karnataka During December 2025

Day	Date	Holiday
Saturday	13 December	Second Saturday
Thursday	25 December	Christmas Day
Saturday	27 December	Fourth Saturday

Note: The list of Karnataka bank holidays is applicable across the state including the cities listed below:

Bengaluru
Mysore
Mangalore
Hubli
Belagavi
Dharwad
Mandya
Hassan
Tumkur
Hospet
Chitradurga
Davengere
Udupi

Also, read: India Bank Holidays List 2025

Places to Visit During Holidays in Karnataka

If your are planning a vacation to Karnataka, below are some of the best places to visit:

Mysore: Popularly referred to as the ‘Pensioner’s Paradise’, Mysore was the capital of the erstwhile Wodeyar Maharajas. The Mysore Palace is a must visit if you are in Karnataka. The Mysore Palace is a must visit for its breathtaking architecture especially during the Dussehra festival as it is brightly lit and is a sight to behold.
Hampi: The UNESCO World Heritage Site is known for its magnificent ruins which date back to the 7th century built by the Vijayanagara empire as its capital. One can hire a two-wheeler to visit the vast ruins revealing the history of Karnataka and its rulers.
Chikmagalur: The serene hill station of Chikmagalur is dotted with coffee plantations and resorts with beautiful views. One can visit the Mulaingiri betta, which is the highest peak in Karnataka and the view from there is beautiful.