Public & government holidays in Kerala, 2026
Dates below match our India 2026 reference calendar, filtered to Kerala. Includes national holidays and state/UT observances commonly listed in consolidated schedules.
Before you rely on these dates
- Confirm with your employer, bank, or institution — official gazette notifications prevail.
- Rows marked tentative may change after moon sighting or official declaration.
Holiday list for Kerala
| Date | Holiday | Tentative |
|---|---|---|
| 26 January 2026 (Monday) | Republic Day | — |
| 15 February 2026 (Sunday) | Maha Shivaratri / Shivaratri | — |
| 17 February 2026 (Tuesday) | Lunar New Year | — |
| 2 April 2026 (Thursday) | Maundy Thursday | — |
| 3 April 2026 (Friday) | Good Friday | — |
| 5 April 2026 (Sunday) | Easter Day | — |
| 27 May 2026 (Wednesday) | Bakrid (Eid al-Adha) | Yes |
| 15 August 2026 (Saturday) | Independence Day | — |
| 26 August 2026 (Wednesday) | Onam | — |
| 2 October 2026 (Friday) | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | — |
| 20 October 2026 (Tuesday) | Dussehra (Vijayadashami) | — |
| 8 November 2026 (Sunday) | Naraka Chaturdashi | — |
| 25 December 2026 (Friday) | Christmas | — |
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the three national holidays in India?
- Republic Day (26 January), Independence Day (15 August), and Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (2 October) are observed nationally across India for central government purposes. Banks and state offices may also declare additional public holidays.
- Are Islamic festival dates final for 2026?
- Dates that depend on moon sighting (such as Ramadan start, Eid, Muharram, and Milad-un-Nabi) are often marked as tentative until confirmed by official announcements or the relevant authority.
- Is this list legally binding?
- No. This page is a reference compiled from commonly published holiday schedules. State governments and union territories publish official holiday lists (gazette notifications); always confirm closures with your employer, bank, or institution.
- Why does my state show fewer or more holidays than another state?
- Public holidays vary by state and UT because local festivals, regional observances, and weekend rules differ. The central government publishes optional and restricted holidays separately from state-specific lists.