The Karnataka government on Thursday, November 13, announced the official list of public holidays for 2026, covering 20 holidays in addition to all second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays. Key dates include Maha Shivaratri (February 15), Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti (October 25), Kannada Rajyotsava (November 1), and Naraka Chaturdashi (November 8), though those falling on Sundays are excluded. Government offices will remain closed on these holidays, with heads of departments responsible for managing urgent work. Local holidays, such as Krail Muhurta (September 3), Tula Sankraman (October 18), and Huttari festival (November 26), apply only to the Kodagu district. Muslim employees may be granted holidays in lieu if festival dates shift. The Education Department will issue a separate holiday schedule, while employees may also avail up to two days of limited leave with prior approval. Karnataka Introduces Menstrual Leave Policy: Congress-Led Government Issues Order Granting One Day of Paid Menstrual Leave per Month for Working Women.

Karnataka Government Announces Holiday List for 2026

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