Karnataka Holiday List 2025: Complete Government & Festival Holidays
Planning your year ahead becomes easier when you have a clear view of the Karnataka government holiday list. Whether you’re a student, a working professional, or someone who loves planning vacations, knowing the Karnataka holiday list 2025 helps in scheduling family trips, festive celebrations, and long weekends.
Below is the month-wise breakdown of public, festival, and restricted holidays in Karnataka for 2025.
Karnataka Government Holidays 2025 (Month-Wise)
January 2025
- January 14 (Tuesday): Makar Sankranti
- January 26 (Sunday): Republic Day
February 2025
- February 26 (Wednesday): Maha Shivaratri
March 2025
- March 14 (Friday): Ugadi (Kannada New Year)
- March 30 (Sunday): Sri Rama Navami
April 2025
- April 10 (Thursday): Good Friday
- April 13 (Sunday): Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti
- April 14 (Monday): Mahaveer Jayanti
May 2025
- May 1 (Thursday): May Day / Labour Day
- May 12 (Monday): Basava Jayanti
June 2025
- June 27 (Friday): Bakrid / Eid al-Adha
July 2025
- July 6 (Sunday): Muharram
August 2025
- August 15 (Friday): Independence Day
- August 17 (Sunday): Varamahalakshmi Vrata
- August 27 (Wednesday): Ganesh Chaturthi
September 2025
- September 5 (Friday): Mahalaya Amavasya
- September 8 (Monday): Onam
- September 16 (Tuesday): Eid Milad
- September 27 (Saturday): Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (observed)
October 2025
The highlight of October is the Dussehra holidays, which are widely celebrated across Karnataka, especially in Mysuru.
- October 2 (Thursday): Gandhi Jayanti
- October 2–6 (Thursday–Monday): Dussehra Holidays (State-wide celebrations)
- October 20 (Monday): Deepavali / Diwali
November 2025
- November 1 (Saturday): Karnataka Rajyotsava
- November 6 (Thursday): Guru Nanak Jayanti
December 2025
- December 25 (Thursday): Christmas
Long Weekends in Karnataka 2025
By clubbing official holidays with weekends, you can enjoy extended breaks and plan a family trip with the help of travel loan. Notable long weekends include:
- January 14 (Tuesday, Makar Sankranti) → Take Monday off for a 4-day holiday.
- April 10 (Good Friday) → A 3-day weekend.
- August 15 (Friday, Independence Day) → Combine with the weekend for a 3-day trip.
- October 2–6 (Dussehra) → Perfect for family vacations in Mysuru or Coorg.
- October 20 (Monday, Diwali) → Long festive weekend.
Importance of Karnataka Holidays
Karnataka is culturally diverse, with holidays reflecting Hindu, Muslim, Christian, and regional traditions. Festivals like Dussehra, especially Mysuru Dasara, attract global tourists, while Diwali lights up every city and town with celebrations. The Karnataka government holiday list ensures everyone gets time to honour cultural, religious, and national occasions.
FAQs on Karnataka Holiday List 2025
Q1. Is Dussehra a holiday in Karnataka 2025?
Yes, Dussehra holidays are from October 2–6, 2025, with Mysuru Dasara being the grandest celebration.
Q2. How many government holidays are there in Karnataka in 2025?
There are about 25–30 public holidays, including national, religious, and state holidays.
Q3. Is Diwali a holiday in Karnataka?
Yes, October 20, 2025 (Monday) is the official holiday for Diwali.
Q4. Do schools and colleges follow the Karnataka government holiday list?
Yes, most educational institutions follow the same list, with some extra vacation days during summer and Dussehra.
Q5. Which is the most famous festival in Karnataka?
Mysuru Dasara during the Dussehra holidays is the most iconic festival in the state.