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

  1. Sundays, Second Saturdays, and Fourth Saturdays are standard non-working days for Karnataka government offices.
  2. 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
  3. Kanakadasa Jayanthi (08 Nov 2025) falls on a Second Saturday and is not included as a separate holiday.
  4. 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.

HolidayDate
Republic Day26-Jan-2024 Friday
Holi25-Mar-2024 Monday
Good Friday29-Mar-2024 Friday
Id-ul-Fitr11-Apr-2024 Thursday
Ram Navami17-Apr-2024 Wednesday
Mahavir Jayanti21-Apr-2024 Sunday
Buddha Purnima23-May-2024 Thursday
Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)17-Jun-2024 Monday
Muharram17-Jul-2024 Wednesday
Independence Day15-Aug-2024 Thursday
Janmashtami (Vaishnava)26-Aug-2024 Monday
Milad-un-Nabi or Id-e-Milad
16-Sep-2024 Monday
Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday2-Oct-2024 Wednesday
Dussehra12-Oct-2024 Saturday
Diwali (Deepavali)31-Oct-2024 Thursday
Guru Nanak’s Birthday15-Nov-2024 Friday
Christmas Day25-Dec-2024 Wednesday

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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.