Kerala Government Holiday List 2026
Kerala Government Holiday 2026: The holiday calendar for Kerala, “God’s Own Country,” is a beautiful reflection of its secular fabric and deep-rooted cultural heritage. Check here the complete list of public and restricted holidays in Kerala for 2026. The state government has officially notified these holidays for government offices, schools, and banks under the Negotiable Instruments (NI) Act.
Kerala is renowned for its communal harmony and the celebration of festivals like Onam, which transcends religious boundaries. The state is bordered by Karnataka to the north, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Arabian Sea to the west. Its capital, Thiruvananthapuram, is a center for politics and technology, while Kochi serves as its commercial hub.
Kerala Government Holiday List 2026
The following days are declared as Public (Gazetted) holidays for the year 2026 in Kerala.
Kerala Govt Public Holiday List 2026 (Gazetted)
This list is based on the official notification (G.O. (P) No. 15/2025/GAD) from the General Administration Department. It includes unique regional festivals like Mannam Jayanthi, Vishu, and the extensive Onam holidays.
January 2026
- January 2 – Friday – Mannam Jayanthi
- January 26 – Monday – Republic Day
March 2026
- March 20 – Friday – Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan)*
April 2026
- April 2 – Thursday – Maundy Thursday
- April 3 – Friday – Good Friday
- April 14 – Tuesday – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanthi
- April 15 – Wednesday – Vishu
May 2026
- May 1 – Friday – May Day (Labour Day)
- May 27 – Wednesday – Id-ul-Ad’ha (Bakrid)*
June 2026
- June 25 – Thursday – Muharram*
August 2026
- August 12 – Wednesday – Karkidaka Vavu
- August 15 – Saturday – Independence Day
- August 25 – Tuesday – First Onam / Milad-i-Sherif* (Birthday of Prophet Muhammed)
- August 26 – Wednesday – Thiruvonam
- August 27 – Thursday – Third Onam
- August 28 – Friday – Fourth Onam / Sree Narayana Guru Jayanthi / Ayyankali Jayanthi
September 2026
- September 4 – Friday – Sreekrishna Jayanthi
- September 21 – Monday – Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi Day
October 2026
- October 2 – Friday – Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
- October 20 – Tuesday – Mahanavami
- October 21 – Wednesday – Vijayadasami
December 2026
- December 25 – Friday – Christmas
*Note: Muslim festivals are subject to the sighting of the moon. Festivals like Maha Shivaratri (Feb 15), Easter (Apr 5), and Deepavali (Nov 8) fall on Sundays in 2026 and are omitted from the public holiday list.
Kerala Government Restricted (Optional) Holiday List 2026
Specific communities in Kerala are entitled to restricted holidays as follows:
- Ayya Vaikunda Swami Jayanthi – March 4 – Wednesday (For Nadar Community)
- Avani Avittom – August 28 – Friday (For Brahmin Community)
- Vishwakarma Day – September 17 – Thursday (For Vishwakarma Community)
Bank Holidays in Kerala 2026
Banks in Kerala follow the Negotiable Instruments (NI) Act.
- Annual Closing of Bank Accounts: April 1 (Wednesday) — Banks remain closed for public transactions.
- Maundy Thursday: Unlike many other states, Kerala often declares Maundy Thursday (April 2) as a bank holiday under the NI Act.
- Weekly Holidays: All Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.
School Holidays in Kerala 2026
Educational institutions follow the academic calendar issued by the General Education Department.
- Onam Vacation: A major break typically starting after school closes on August 29 and reopening on September 8.
- Christmas Vacation: Schools usually close on December 19 and reopen on December 29.
- Summer Vacation: Schools close for mid-summer vacation on March 31.
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Download Kerala Official Holiday List 2026 (Official GAD PDF)
State-Wise Government Holiday Lists
Explore the official 2026 public, bank, and gazetted holiday calendars for all Indian States and Union Territories. Stay updated with official notifications and PDF downloads.
North India
Delhi Holiday List | Punjab Holiday List | Haryana Holiday List | Uttar Pradesh Holiday List | Uttarakhand Holiday List | Himachal Pradesh Holiday List | Jammu & Kashmir Holiday List | Ladakh Holiday List | Chandigarh Holiday List
South India
Karnataka Holiday List | Tamil Nadu Holiday List | Kerala Holiday List | Andhra Pradesh Holiday List | Telangana Holiday List | Puducherry Holiday List | Lakshadweep Holiday List
East & North-East India
West Bengal Holiday List | Bihar Holiday List | Jharkhand Holiday List | Odisha Holiday List | Assam Holiday List | Sikkim Holiday List | Arunachal Pradesh Holiday List | Manipur Holiday List | Meghalaya Holiday List | Mizoram Holiday List | Nagaland Holiday List | Tripura Holiday List | Andaman & Nicobar Holiday List
West & Central India
Maharashtra Holiday List | Gujarat Holiday List | Goa Holiday List | Rajasthan Holiday List | Madhya Pradesh Holiday List | Chhattisgarh Holiday List | DNH & DD Holiday List
