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Karnataka Holidays 2021

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

DateDayHoliday
14-Jan-21ThursdayMakara Sankranthi
26-Jan-21TuesdayRepublic Day
11-Mar-21ThursdayMaha Shivaratri
2-Apr-21FridayGood Friday
13-Apr-21TuesdayUgadi
14-Apr-21WednesdayDr. Ambedkar Jayanti
1-May-21SaturdayMay Day
13-May-21ThursdayIdul Fitr
14-May-21FridayBasava Jayanti
20-Jul-21TuesdayBakrid / Eid al Adha
15-Aug-21SundayIndependence Day
19-Aug-21ThursdayMuharram
10-Sep-21FridayGanesh Chaturthi
2-Oct-21SaturdayMahatma Gandhi Jayanti
6-Oct-21WednesdayMahalaya
14-Oct-21ThursdayMaha Navami
15-Oct-21FridayVijaya Dashami
19-Oct-21TuesdayMawlid/ Eid e Milad
20-Oct-21WednesdayMaharishi Valmiki Jayanti
1-Nov-21ThursdayKannada Rajyothsava
4-NovThursdayDiwali
5-Nov-21FridayDeepavali Holiday
25-Dec-21SaturdayChristmas Day
Bank holidays

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:

DateDayHoliday
9-Jan-21SaturdaySecond Saturday
14-Jan-21ThursdayMakara Sankranthi
23-Jan-21SaturdayFourth Saturday
26-Jan-21TuesdayRepublic Day
13-Feb-21SaturdaySecond Saturday
27-Feb-21SaturdayFourth Saturday
11-Mar-21ThursdayMaha Shivarathri
13-Mar-21TuesdaySecond Saturday
27-Mar-21SaturdayFourth Saturday
2-Apr-21FridayGood Friday
10-Apr-21SaturdaySecond Saturday
13-Apr-21TuesdayUgadi
14-Apr-21WednesdayDr. Ambedkar Jayanti
24-Apr-21SaturdayFourth Saturday
1-May-21SaturdayMay Day
8-May-21SaturdaySecond Saturday
13-May-21ThursdayEid-ul-Fitr
14-May-21FridayBasava Jayanti
22-May-21SaturdayFourth Saturday
12-Jun-21SaturdaySecond Saturday
26-Jun-21SaturdayFourth Saturday
10-Jul-21SaturdaySecond Saturday
20-Jul-21TuesdayBakrid/Eid-al-Adha
24-Jul-21SaturdayFourth Saturday
14-Aug-21SaturdaySecond Saturday
15-Aug-21SundayIndependence Day
19-Aug-21ThursdayMuharram
28-Aug-21SaturdayFourth Saturday
10-Sep-21FridayGanesh Chaturthi
11-Sep-21SaturdaySecond Saturday
25-Sep-21SaturdayFourth Saturday
2-Oct-21SaturdayGandhi Jayanti
6-Oct-21WednesdayMahalaya Amavasye
9-Oct-21SaturdaySecond Saturday
14-Oct-21ThursdayMaha Navami
15-Oct-21FridayVijaya Dashami
19-Oct-21TuesdayEid e Milad
20-Oct-21WednesdayMaharishi Valmiki Jayanti
23-Oct-21SaturdayFourth Saturday
1-Nov-21MondayKannada Rajyotsava
4-Nov-21ThursdayDiwali
5-Nov-21FridayDeepavali
6-Nov-21SaturdayDeepavali
13-Nov-21SaturdaySecond Saturday
27-Nov-21SaturdayFourth Saturday
11-Dec-21SaturdaySecond Saturday
25-Dec-21SaturdayChristmas 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