Bank Holidays 2026 in Karnataka

Bank holidays 2026 Karnataka include national holidays, regional festivals, and regular weekends when all banks in the state remain closed. This complete list helps you plan your banking tasks, branch visits, and money matters to avoid inconvenience.

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List of Bank Holidays in Karnataka for 2026:

Here is the complete list of bank holidays in Karnataka for 2026, shown with dates and weekdays for easy reference.

Date	Weekday	Occasion
10-Jan-26	Saturday	Second Saturday
14-Jan-26	Wednesday	Makara Sankranti
24-Jan-26	Saturday	Fourth Saturday
26-Jan-26	Monday	Republic Day
14-Feb-26	Saturday	Second Saturday
15-Feb-26	Sunday	Maha Shivaratri
28-Feb-26	Saturday	Fourth Saturday
04-Mar-26	Wednesday	Holi
14-Mar-26	Saturday	Second Saturday
20-Mar-26	Friday	Ugadi
21-Mar-26	Saturday	Id-ul-Fitr (tentative)
26-Mar-26	Thursday	Rama Navami
28-Mar-26	Saturday	Fourth Saturday
31-Mar-26	Tuesday	Mahavir Jayanti
03-Apr-26	Friday	Good Friday
11-Apr-26	Saturday	Second Saturday
14-Apr-26	Tuesday	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti
20-Apr-26	Monday	Basava Jayanti
25-Apr-26	Saturday	Fourth Saturday
01-May-26	Friday	May Day
09-May-26	Saturday	Second Saturday
23-May-26	Saturday	Fourth Saturday
27-May-26	Wednesday	Bakrid / Eid al-Adha (tentative)
13-Jun-26	Saturday	Second Saturday
26-Jun-26	Friday	Muharram (tentative)
27-Jun-26	Saturday	Fourth Saturday
11-Jul-26	Saturday	Second Saturday
25-Jul-26	Saturday	Fourth Saturday
08-Aug-26	Saturday	Second Saturday
15-Aug-26	Saturday	Independence Day
22-Aug-26	Saturday	Fourth Saturday
25-Aug-26	Tuesday	Eid-e-Milad (tentative)
12-Sep-26	Saturday	Second Saturday
15-Sep-26	Tuesday	Ganesh Chaturthi
26-Sep-26	Saturday	Fourth Saturday
02-Oct-26	Friday	Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
10-Oct-26	Saturday	Second Saturday / Mahalaya Amavasye
20-Oct-26	Tuesday	Maha Navami
21-Oct-26	Wednesday	Vijaya Dashami
24-Oct-26	Saturday	Fourth Saturday
26-Oct-26	Monday	Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
01-Nov-26	Sunday	Kannada Rajyotsava
08-Nov-26	Sunday	Diwali / Naraka Chaturdashi
09-Nov-26	Monday	Deepavali
14-Nov-26	Saturday	Second Saturday
27-Nov-26	Friday	Kanakadasa Jayanti
28-Nov-26	Saturday	Fourth Saturday
12-Dec-26	Saturday	Second Saturday
25-Dec-26	Friday	Christmas Day
26-Dec-26	Saturday	Fourth Saturday

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What are the major bank holidays in Karnataka for January 2026?

Key holidays include Makara Sankranti (Jan 14), Republic Day (Jan 26), plus second and fourth Saturdays on Jan 10 and 24.

2. When is Ugadi observed as a bank holiday in Karnataka in 2026?

Ugadi falls on March 20, 2026 (Friday), a major regional festival holiday for banks.

3. List the second and fourth Saturday bank holidays in early 2026 for Karnataka.

They occur on Jan 10 & 24, Feb 14 & 28, Mar 14 & 28, Apr 11 & 25.

4. Is Good Friday a bank holiday in Karnataka in 2026?

Yes, Good Friday is on April 3, 2026 (Friday), with banks closed statewide.

5. What about Basava Jayanti in Karnataka 2026?

Basava Jayanti is on April 20, 2026 (Monday), a state-specific bank holiday.

6. When is Maha Shivaratri in 2026 for Karnataka banks?

Maha Shivaratri is on February 15, 2026 (Sunday).

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