Karnataka Government Holidays 2025: Full Official State Holiday List
Planning your leaves or travel for the upcoming year? Here’s the complete list of Karnataka state government public holidays for 2025, officially released by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR), Government of Karnataka. This article provides all general holidays, local holidays, and special notes, specifically curated for easy reference and high visibility on search engines.
✅ Karnataka State Holidays 2025 – Full List
Here are the official public holidays for Karnataka in 2025, including festivals, national events, and major religious observances.
| SL No | Date | Day | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 Jan 2025 | Tuesday | Uttarayana Punyakala / Makara Sankranti |
| 2 | 26 Feb 2025 | Wednesday | Maha Shivaratri |
| 3 | 31 Mar 2025 | Monday | Khutub-E-Ramzan (Ramadan) |
| 4 | 10 Apr 2025 | Thursday | Mahaveera Jayanthi |
| 5 | 14 Apr 2025 | Monday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 6 | 18 Apr 2025 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 7 | 30 Apr 2025 | Wednesday | Basava Jayanthi / Akshaya Tritiya |
| 8 | 01 May 2025 | Thursday | May Day |
| 9 | 07 Jun 2025 | Saturday | Bakrid / Eid al-Adha |
| 10 | 15 Aug 2025 | Friday | Independence Day |
| 11 | 27 Aug 2025 | Wednesday | Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata (Ganesh Chaturthi) |
| 12 | 05 Sep 2025 | Friday | Eid-Milad (Milad-un-Nabi) |
| 13 | 01 Oct 2025 | Wednesday | Mahanavami / Ayudha Puja / Vijayadashami |
| 14 | 02 Oct 2025 | Thursday | Gandhi Jayanthi |
| 15 | 07 Oct 2025 | Tuesday | Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti |
| 16 | 20 Oct 2025 | Monday | Naraka Chaturdashi (Deepavali Eve) |
| 17 | 22 Oct 2025 | Wednesday | Balipadyami / Deepavali (Main Day) |
| 18 | 01 Nov 2025 | Saturday | Kannada Rajyotsava |
| 19 | 25 Dec 2025 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
📌 Additional Notes
- Sundays, Second Saturdays, and Fourth Saturdays are standard non-working days for Karnataka government offices.
- The following festivals fall on Sundays and are not listed as official holidays:
- Republic Day – 26 Jan 2025
- Ugadi Festival – 30 Mar 2025
- Last Day of Moharram – 6 Jul 2025
- Mahalaya Amavasya – 21 Sep 2025
- Kanakadasa Jayanthi (08 Nov 2025) falls on a Second Saturday and is not included as a separate holiday.
- Government offices remain closed on these holidays. Heads of departments may arrange urgent services if necessary.
🏞️ Local Holidays (Kodagu District Only)
Special local holidays have been declared for Kodagu district in Karnataka:
- Kail Muhuruth – 03 Sep 2025 (Wednesday)
- Tula Sankramana – 18 Oct 2025 (Saturday)
- Huthri Festival – 05 Dec 2025 (Friday)
🏫 Education Department Holiday List
A separate holiday list for schools, PU colleges, and education institutions will be published by the Commissioner of Public Instructions, Karnataka. This may include summer vacations, Dasara holidays, and exam schedules.
📅 Restricted Holidays for Government Employees
State government employees can utilize up to 2 restricted holidays in 2025, with prior approval. These are optional leave days based on personal or community festivals.
🗂️ Downloadable Karnataka Holiday Calendar 2025
To get a printable or shareable version of this holiday list, check:
- Official Karnataka Government Website (dpar.karnataka.gov.in)
- Karnataka Gazette Publication
- Local district administration offices
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Last updated: August 2025 – Based on official government notification.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Republic Day | 26-Jan-2024 Friday |
| Holi | 25-Mar-2024 Monday |
| Good Friday | 29-Mar-2024 Friday |
| Id-ul-Fitr | 11-Apr-2024 Thursday |
| Ram Navami | 17-Apr-2024 Wednesday |
| Mahavir Jayanti | 21-Apr-2024 Sunday |
| Buddha Purnima | 23-May-2024 Thursday |
| Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | 17-Jun-2024 Monday |
| Muharram | 17-Jul-2024 Wednesday |
| Independence Day | 15-Aug-2024 Thursday |
| Janmashtami (Vaishnava) | 26-Aug-2024 Monday |
| Milad-un-Nabi or Id-e-Milad | 16-Sep-2024 Monday |
| Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday | 2-Oct-2024 Wednesday |
| Dussehra | 12-Oct-2024 Saturday |
| Diwali (Deepavali) | 31-Oct-2024 Thursday |
| Guru Nanak’s Birthday | 15-Nov-2024 Friday |
| Christmas Day | 25-Dec-2024 Wednesday |
State Wise Holiday List 2024
Monthwise Holiday List of 2024
Conclusion
This article contains the most celebrated state wide festivals of Karnataka. Book mark this article on Karnataka State Holiday List 2024 article. You can also go through State Wise Holiday List 2024 and Monthwise Holiday List of 2024.