Karnataka was originally known as the State of Mysore before it was renamed in 1973. Karnataka is located in the southern part of India. Karnataka is known for its innumerable historical places that attract tourists from different corners of the country, as well as, the world. In this blog post, we have compiled the list of regional, public, national, and bank holidays in Karnataka for 2021. As mentioned below the list of 2021 holidays, one can plan their leaves along with the holidays during the calendar year in Karnataka.
Public Holidays in Karnataka in 2021
Date | Day | Holiday |
14-Jan-21 | Thursday | Makara Sankranthi |
26-Jan-21 | Tuesday | Republic Day |
11-Mar-21 | Thursday | Maha Shivaratri |
2-Apr-21 | Friday | Good Friday |
13-Apr-21 | Tuesday | Ugadi |
14-Apr-21 | Wednesday | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti |
1-May-21 | Saturday | May Day |
13-May-21 | Thursday | Idul Fitr |
14-May-21 | Friday | Basava Jayanti |
20-Jul-21 | Tuesday | Bakrid / Eid al Adha |
15-Aug-21 | Sunday | Independence Day |
19-Aug-21 | Thursday | Muharram |
10-Sep-21 | Friday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
2-Oct-21 | Saturday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
6-Oct-21 | Wednesday | Mahalaya |
14-Oct-21 | Thursday | Maha Navami |
15-Oct-21 | Friday | Vijaya Dashami |
19-Oct-21 | Tuesday | Mawlid/ Eid e Milad |
20-Oct-21 | Wednesday | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti |
1-Nov-21 | Thursday | Kannada Rajyothsava |
4-Nov | Thursday | Diwali |
5-Nov-21 | Friday | Deepavali Holiday |
25-Dec-21 | Saturday | Christmas Day |

Bank Holidays in Karnataka 2021
According to the guidelines of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), all banks in India will remain closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month and other Saturdays will be full working days. Also, all banks will be closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Below you will find the list of bank holidays in Karnataka for the year 2021:
Date | Day | Holiday |
9-Jan-21 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
14-Jan-21 | Thursday | Makara Sankranthi |
23-Jan-21 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
26-Jan-21 | Tuesday | Republic Day |
13-Feb-21 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
27-Feb-21 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
11-Mar-21 | Thursday | Maha Shivarathri |
13-Mar-21 | Tuesday | Second Saturday |
27-Mar-21 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
2-Apr-21 | Friday | Good Friday |
10-Apr-21 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
13-Apr-21 | Tuesday | Ugadi |
14-Apr-21 | Wednesday | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti |
24-Apr-21 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
1-May-21 | Saturday | May Day |
8-May-21 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
13-May-21 | Thursday | Eid-ul-Fitr |
14-May-21 | Friday | Basava Jayanti |
22-May-21 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
12-Jun-21 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
26-Jun-21 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
10-Jul-21 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
20-Jul-21 | Tuesday | Bakrid/Eid-al-Adha |
24-Jul-21 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
14-Aug-21 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
15-Aug-21 | Sunday | Independence Day |
19-Aug-21 | Thursday | Muharram |
28-Aug-21 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
10-Sep-21 | Friday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
11-Sep-21 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
25-Sep-21 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
2-Oct-21 | Saturday | Gandhi Jayanti |
6-Oct-21 | Wednesday | Mahalaya Amavasye |
9-Oct-21 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
14-Oct-21 | Thursday | Maha Navami |
15-Oct-21 | Friday | Vijaya Dashami |
19-Oct-21 | Tuesday | Eid e Milad |
20-Oct-21 | Wednesday | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti |
23-Oct-21 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
1-Nov-21 | Monday | Kannada Rajyotsava |
4-Nov-21 | Thursday | Diwali |
5-Nov-21 | Friday | Deepavali |
6-Nov-21 | Saturday | Deepavali |
13-Nov-21 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
27-Nov-21 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
11-Dec-21 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
25-Dec-21 | Saturday | Christmas Day, Fourth Saturday |
Top things to do in Karnataka
- A UNESCO Heritage Site today, Hampi is also fondly referred to as the city of ruins.
- Belgavi Fort and is one of the most sought after tourist sites in Belgaum.
- Bangalore Palace is owned by the Royal Family of Wadiyar and is one of the key historical places in the state of Karnataka.
- Hoysaleswara temple dedicated to the Hindu Lord Shiva, it is situated in Halebidu, Hassan in Karnataka.
- Bidar Fort boasts immense historical significance and is known for its architectural magnificence is located in Karnataka’s Bidar City.
- St. Mary’s Basilica Church is one of the oldest churches in the city. This is one of my favorite places in Bangalore for tourist.
- Visit India’s first aerospace museum “HAL Aerospace Museum” in Bengaluru.
Also See: Public Holidays in India