Kerala Public Holiday List 2022

Planning a vacation? Kerala is one of the most sought after destinations in India. Be it backwaters, boathouses or beaches, God’s own country rarely fails to impress you. During public holidays in Kerala, most of the business entities and commercial establishments are closed; however, the tourism industry continues to remain open for business.

In this article, we provide the Kerala Public Holiday list in 2022 along with its unique festivals and important days that the state observes.

Kerala Public Holidays Calendar:

Public holidays calendar in Kerala are observed either for a festival or a national holiday. Keralites celebrate their festival with much vigour. Below are the Kerala General Holidays and 2022 Kerala Public Holidays:

List of Holidays 2022 in Kerala:

Public Holidays in Kerala During January 2022

Public Holidays in Kerala During February 2022

No public holidays in Kerala during February 2022.

Public Holidays in Kerala During March 2022

Public Holidays in Kerala During April 2022

Public Holidays in Kerala During May 2022

Public Holidays in Kerala During June 2022

No public holidays in Karnataka during June 2022.

Public Holidays in Kerala During July 2022

Public Holidays in Kerala During August 2022

Public Holidays in Kerala During September 2022

Public Holidays in Kerala During October 2022

Public Holidays in Kerala During November 2022

No public holidays in Karnataka during November 2022.

Public Holidays in Kerala During December 2022

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

• Kochi

• Thiruvananthapuram

• Kozhikode

• Thrissur

• Kannur

• Kollam

• Kottayam

• Palakkad

• Munnar

• Alappuzha

• Thalassery

• Kasaragod

• Kumarakom

Also, read: India Public Holidays List 2022

Festivals and Important Days in Kerala:

Kerala celebrates its festivals with a lot of excitement. If you are planning to visit Kerala, you should plan a trip during festivals to witness the local culture, traditions and savour their local cuisine. Below are some of the important festivals of Kerala:

Onam: Onam is one of the important festivals of Kerala since it’s a state festival and unique to any religion. Mahabali, the Asura (demon) King, is believed to have brought peace and prosperity to the people of Kerala. Keralites celebrate Onam by inviting Mahabali to their house to showcase that peace and prosperity. Onasadya is integral to Onam, which is a vegetarian meal with more than 50 dishes that are served during the festivities.

Kerala Boat Festival: Kerala is known for its tourism in the backwaters and the Kerala Boat Festival is where one can witness the Kerala boat race. If you are in Kerala, do not miss to see the famous Kerala boat race.

Vishu: The onset of the spring season or the beginning of the calendar month of Malayali month of Medam. People consider that the first view of the sun upon waking up in the morning is considered to bring abundance during the new year.

Attukal Pongala: For the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, the Pongala is an important festival. The 10-day long festival begins at the start of the month of Makaram-Kumbham. In 2009, the Guinness Book of Records awarded the gathering as “The largest annual gathering of women in an event organised by Attukal Bhagavathy Temple Trust in Kerala.

Christmas: Followers of Christ celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on the 25th of December every year. In Kerala, especially in Kochi, one can see the elaborate decorations and the festive spirit of the Keralites during the holiday season. From Christmas cakes, new dresses, Christmas trees and the delicacies made only during Christmas, Kerala offers an insight into how Christians celebrate the arrival of their Messiah.

Other State Public Holiday List 2022:

• Andaman and Nicobar Holidays

• Andhra Pradesh Holidays

• Arunachal Pradesh Holidays

• Assam Holidays

• Bihar Holidays

• Chandigarh Holidays

• Chhattisgarh Holidays

• Dadra and Nagar Haveli Holidays

• Daman and Diu Holidays

• Delhi Holidays

• Goa Holidays

• Gujarat Holidays

• Haryana Holidays

• Himachal Pradesh Holidays

• Jammu and Kashmir Holidays

• Jharkhand Holidays

• Karnataka Holidays

• Lakshadweep Holidays

• Madhya Pradesh Holidays

• Maharashtra Holidays

• Manipur Holidays

• Meghalaya Holidays

• Mizoram Holidays

• Nagaland Holidays

• Odisha Holidays

• Puducherry Holidays

• Punjab Holidays

• Rajasthan Holidays

• Sikkim Holidays

• Tamil Nadu Holidays

• Telangana Holidays

• Tripura Holidays

• Uttar Pradesh Holidays

• Uttarakhand Holidays

• West Bengal Holidays