List of Government and Bank Holidays in Karnataka in 2024
It is essential to take a break from our routine, relax, spend time with loved ones, and explore new places. They reduce stress, boost creativity, and promote overall well-being. It's essential to utilise holidays fully as they are a crucial part of our cultural and religious traditions.
Keep scrolling to learn more about the list of government & bank holidays in Karnataka in 2024.
List of Government Holidays in Karnataka in 2024
Below is the list of government holidays that are to be observed in Karnataka in 2024:
| Date | Day | Holidays |
| 15th January | Monday | Uttarayana Punyakalam / Makar Sankranti |
| 26th January | Friday | Republic Day |
| 8th March | Friday | Mahashivratri |
| 29th March | Friday | Good Friday |
| 9th April | Tuesday | Ugadi |
| 10th April | Wednesday | Eid-ul-Fitr |
| 14th April | Sunday | Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 21st April | Sunday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| 1st May | Wednesday | Labour Day |
| 10th May | Friday | Basava Jayanti |
| 17th June | Monday | Bakrid |
| 17th July | Wednesday | Muharram |
| 15th August | Thursday | Independence Day |
| 7th September | Saturday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| 16th September | Monday | Eid-e-Milad |
| 2nd October | Wednesday | Gandhi Jayanti/ Mahalaya Amavasya |
| 12th October | Friday | Mahanavami/ Ayudha Pooja |
| 13th October | Sunday | Vijayadashmi |
| 17th October | Thursday | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti |
| 31st October | Thursday | Naraka Chaturdashi |
| 1st November | Friday | Kannada Rajyotsava |
| 2nd November | Saturday | Deepavali |
| 18th November | Monday | Kanakadasa Jayanti |
| 25th December | Wednesday | Christmas |
List of Bank Holidays in Karnataka in 2024
Below is the list of bank holidays that are to be observed in Karnataka in 2024:
| Date | Day | Holidays |
| 13th January | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 15th January | Monday | Makar Sankranti |
| 26th January | Friday | Republic Day |
| 27th January | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 10th February | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 8th March | Friday | Maha Shivaratri |
| 9th March | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 29th March | Friday | Good Friday |
| 30th March | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 9th April | Tuesday | Ugadi |
| 10th April | Wednesday | Eid-ul-Fitr |
| 13th April | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 14th April | Sunday | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 21st April | Sunday | Mahaveera Jayanthi |
| 27th April | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 1st May | Wednesday | May Day |
| 10th May | Friday | Basava Jayanthi |
| 11th May | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 25th May | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 8th June | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 17th June | Monday | Bakrid/ Eid Al Adha |
| 22nd June | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 13th July | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 17th July | Wednesday | Last Day of Muharram |
| 27th July | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 10th August | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 15th August | Thursday | Independence Day |
| 31st August | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 7th September | Saturday | Ganesh Chathurthi |
| 14th September | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 17th September | Tuesday | Eid e Milad |
| 28th September | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 2nd October | Wednesday | Gandhi Jayanthi/ Mahalaya Amavasya |
| 12th October | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday/ Maha Navami |
| 12th October | Sunday | Vijaya Dasami |
| 17th October | Thursday | Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti |
| 26th October | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 1st November | Friday | Kannada Rajyotsava |
| 2nd November | Saturday | Deepavali Holiday |
| 9th November | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 18th November | Monday | Kanakadasa Jayanthi |
| 23rd November | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 14th December | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 25th December | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
| 28th December | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
*Please note that the date and day may vary.
FAQs about Government and Bank Holidays in Karnataka in 2024
Is New Year considered as the government holiday in Karnataka?
No, New Year is not celebrated as a government holiday in Karnataka.
Is Karnataka Rajyotsava a mandatory government holiday in Karnataka?
Karnataka Rajyotsava is one of Karnataka's most mandatory and regional holidays, celebrated every year on 1st November.
How many public holidays are there in Karnataka in 2024?
The state of Karnataka will observe 24 public holidays in 2024.