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Karnataka is gearing up for a festive and relaxing 2025, with a well-planned calendar of public holidays. These holidays offer ample time for residents, state government employees, and workers in banks and post offices to celebrate festivals and spend quality time with family. The government has thoughtfully included both general and restricted holidays, covering national events, state-specific observances, and religious festivals. This move not only reflects India's rich cultural heritage but also ensures that every community feels valued and included.
Here is a complete list of public and restricted holidays for Karnataka in 2025, arranged month by month.
Karnataka Public Holidays 2025
1. January 14 (Tuesday) - Makara Sankranti
2. January 26 (Sunday) - Republic Day
3. February 26 (Wednesday) - Maha Shivaratri
4. March 31 (Monday) - Qutub-e-Ramzan
5. April 10 (Thursday) - Mahaveer Jayanti
6. April 14 (Monday) - Dr. Ambedkar Jayanthi
7. April 18 (Friday) - Good Friday
8. April 30 (Wednesday) - Basava Jayanti
9. May 1 (Thursday) - May Day
10. June 7 (Saturday) - Bakrid
11. August 15 (Friday) - Independence Day
12. August 27 (Wednesday) - Ganesh Chaturthi
13. October 1 (Wednesday) - Ayudha Puja / Mahanavami
14. October 2 (Thursday) - Gandhi Jayanti / Vijayadashami
15. October 7 (Tuesday) - Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti
16. October 20 (Monday) - Naraka Chaturdashi
17. October 22 (Wednesday) - Balipadyami
18. November 1 (Saturday) - Kannada Rajyotsava
19. December 25 (Thursday)- Christmas
Restricted Holidays in Karnataka 2025
Karnataka also offers restricted holidays, allowing individuals to choose based on their personal, cultural, or religious preferences. Here's the list:
1. January 1 (Wednesday) - New Year
2. February 6 (Thursday) - Sri Madvanavami
3. February 14 (Friday) - Shab-e-Barath
4. March 13 (Thursday) - Holi Festival
5. March 27 (Friday) - Jumat-Ul-Wida
6. March 28 (Thursday) - Shab-e-Qadar
7. April 2 (Wednesday) - Devara Dasimayya Jayanthi
8. April 19 (Saturday) - Holy Saturday
9. May 2 (Friday) - Sri Shankaracharya Jayanthi
1o.May 12 (Monday) - Buddha Purnima
11. August 8 (Friday) - Varamahalakshmi Vrata
12. August 16 (Saturday) - Sri Krishna Janmashtami
13. August 26 (Tuesday) - Swarna Gowri Vrata
14. September 6 (Saturday) - Ananta Padmanabha Vrata
15. September 8 (Monday) - Kanya Mariyamma Jayanthi
16. September 17 (Wednesday) - Vishwakarma Jayanthi
17. October 18 (Saturday) - Tula Sankramana
18. November 5 (Wednesday) - Guru Nanak Jayanthi
19. December 5 (Friday) - Huttari Festival
20. December 24 (Wednesday) - Christmas Eve
Celebrating Cultural Diversity
This holiday calendar highlights Karnataka's rich cultural diversity and respect for all communities. It includes important national days like Republic Day and Independence Day, alongside state-specific holidays such as Kannada Rajyotsava and Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti. Festivals like Makara Sankranti, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Deepavali ensure that people from various faiths have time to observe their traditions.
The initiative reflects the government's commitment to fostering cultural respect and providing work-life balance. With a mix of public and restricted holidays, Karnataka ensures that 2025 will be a year filled with joy, rest, and meaningful celebrations for everyone.
