List of Holidays in Karnataka 2021

Holidays are happy times that call for relaxation, enjoyment and spending quality time with friends and family. India is known for its multitude of holidays. Being a secular country, India is home to several religions that celebrate different festivals. The holiday structure in government organizations differs from that of private companies. Sunday is a regular holiday for all workplaces. Some private companies have holidays on both Saturday and Sunday, whereas Government organizations are mostly open on Saturdays. Banks usually remain closed on two Saturdays in a month and remain open on the other two. There are three national holidays in India when all organizations remain closed; these are Republic day on 26th Jan, Independence Day on 15th Aug and Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd Oct. Apart from these, there are regional and restricted holidays which vary from state to state. This page aims to keep you informed about the different holidays in the state of Karnataka.

About Karnataka

The state of Karnataka was formed in 1956. It is located in the South Western part of the Indian Peninsula. Bangalore, the IT capital of the country, is the capital city of this state. Karnataka has around 61 million residents. Kannada is the official language of the state, but the people of Karnataka also use Konkani, Tulu, Kodava, Tamil, Telugu, etc. Three districts in this state have residents speaking in pure Sanskrit. The state is known for its significant contributions to Carnatic and Hindustani classical music. The IT and manufacturing industries drive the economy of Karnataka. The state offers quite a few beautiful places such as Hampi, Badami, Mysore and Udupi for tourism.

Karnataka Holidays in 2021

List of Bank Holidays in Karnataka

Popular Festivals/Holidays in Karnataka

Mysore Dasara is celebrated as the state festival of Karnataka. It is marked by grand festivities at Mysore when the entire Mysore palace is beautifully illuminated. Ugadi is celebrated as it is the Kannada New Year. The harvest festival or Makara Sankranti is also widely celebrated in this state. Ganesh Chaturthi, Ram Navami, Gowri Habba, Nagapanchami, Deepavali, Basava Jayanthi, and Ramzan are among the other major festivals celebrated in Karnataka.

The Importance of Knowing the Karnataka Holidays in 2021

Apart from the three National Holidays, each state has different regional festivals and holidays. It is important to be aware of the holidays of each state as it can help one plan effectively. People living within the state can plan their vacations or travel itineraries ahead if they know about the holiday dates. People living outside the state can accordingly book their travel tickets if they know about the holiday dates of the state where he or she wishes to travel. Residents will get to know when the banks and the government offices will remain closed. Moreover, a little more knowledge is of no harm and it is always good to be enlightened.