Kerala Holidays 2026
Government, Bank & Pooja Holidays List
Kerala Holidays 2026
Government, Bank & Pooja Holidays List
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Is today a Holiday in Kerala?
Today
(11 August 2026)
in Kerala
NO HOLIDAY
As of today, the Kerala Government has not announced any new public or government holiday. Updates about sudden closures, festival holidays, or bank holiday notifications will be added once an official announcement is made.
Is tomorrow a Holiday in Kerala?
Tomorrow
(12 August 2026)
in Kerala
IS HOLIDAY
Holiday name(s)
Karkkadaka Vaavu
Weekend Holiday Status
*If today or tomorrow falls on Saturday or Sunday, it is usually a weekly off. However, weekends are not considered government-declared public holidays unless an official notification is issued.**Banks and government offices are closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, while Sundays are weekly offs but count as a public holiday only if officially declared.
Kerala’s year bends around Onam, with Thiruvonam falling on 26 August 2026 and a cluster of holidays notified around it. Vishu on 15 April opens the Malayalam astronomical new year, and few states balance Hindu, Christian and Muslim observances so evenly in one notification.
List of all Holidays in Kerala 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
| Jan 2 | Friday | Mannam Jayanthi | Regional |
| Jan 26 | Monday | Republic Day | National |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan) | Regional |
| Apr 1 | Wednesday | Annual Closing of Accounts of Banks | Regional |
| Apr 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Regional |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Regional |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter | Regional |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | Dr Ambedkar Jayanthi/Vishu | Regional |
| Apr 15 | Wednesday | Vishu | Regional |
| May 1 | Friday | May Day | National |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Id-Ul-Adha (Bakrid) | Regional |
| Jun 25 | Thursday | Muharram | Regional |
| Aug 12 | Wednesday | Karkkadaka Vaavu | Regional |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Independence Day | National |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | First Onam/Milad-i-Sherif | Regional |
| Aug 26 | Wednesday | Thiruvonam | Regional |
| Aug 27 | Thursday | Third Onam | Regional |
| Aug 28 | Friday | Fourth Onam/Sree Narayana Guru Jayanthi/Ayyankali | Regional |
| Sep 4 | Friday | Sreekrishna Jayanthi | Regional |
| Sep 21 | Monday | Sree Narayana Guru Jayanthi Samadhi Day | Regional |
| Oct 2 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanthi | National |
| Oct 20 | Tuesday | Maha Navami | Regional |
| Oct 21 | Wednesday | Viajayadasami | Regional |
| Nov 8 | Sunday | Deepavali | Regional |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas | Regional |
Download: Kerala Government Notification
This holiday list is applicable for the following cities:
Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Thrissur, Kozhikode, AlappuzhaCheck holiday lists for all the Indian states here
Holiday list 2026Pooja Holidays 2026 in Kerala
Pooja observances in Kerala carry a distinctly Malayali character, with Vishu’s ritual kani viewing at dawn and Ayudha Pooja during Navaratri, when books and tools rest for worship. Attukal Pongala in Thiruvananthapuram draws millions of women to a single-day offering.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
| Oct 20 | Tuesday | Maha Navami | Regional |
| Oct 21 | Wednesday | Viajayadasami | Regional |
Bank Holidays in Kerala in 2026
Bank holidays in Kerala follow the state’s Negotiable Instruments Act notification, with the Onam cluster in late August bringing the year’s longest banking pause. Second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays apply, and Maundy Thursday closes banks here in a rarity among Indian states.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
| Jan 26 | Monday | Republic Day | National |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan) | Regional |
| Apr 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Regional |
| Apr 15 | Wednesday | Vishu | Regional |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Independence Day | National |
| Aug 26 | Wednesday | Thiruvonam | Regional |
| Oct 2 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanthi | National |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas | Regional |
Government/Public Holidays in Kerala in 2026
Kerala’s 2026 public holiday list, notified by the General Administration Department in Thiruvananthapuram, applies to state offices, schools and public institutions. Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti and Samadhi day reflect the state’s social reform legacy alongside the festival calendar.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
| Jan 26 | Monday | Republic Day | National |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan) | Regional |
| Apr 15 | Wednesday | Vishu | Regional |
| May 1 | Friday | May Day | National |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Independence Day | National |
| Aug 26 | Wednesday | Thiruvonam | Regional |
| Oct 2 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanthi | National |
| Oct 20 | Tuesday | Maha Navami | Regional |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas | Regional |
Month-wise Kerala Holidays 2026
The following schedule outlines the official General Holidays and key Restricted Holidays (RH) for Kerala in 2026. This month-wise breakdown is essential for HR professionals to manage leave policies, payroll processing, and regulatory compliance throughout the year.
Here are Kerala Holidays for all 12 months of 2026:
Kerala Holidays January 2026:
- Mannam Jayanthi (Jan 2)
- Republic Day (Jan 26)
Kerala Holidays February 2026:
There are no holidays in Kerala in the month of February in 2026
Kerala Holidays March 2026:
- Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan) (Mar 20)
Kerala Holidays April 2026:
- Annual Closing of Accounts of Banks (Apr 1)
- Maundy Thursday (Apr 2)
- Good Friday (Apr 3)
- Easter (Apr 5)
- Dr Ambedkar Jayanthi/Vishu (Apr 14)
- Vishu (Apr 15)
Kerala Holidays May 2026:
- May Day (May 1)
- Id-Ul-Adha (Bakrid) (May 27)
Kerala Holidays June 2026:
- Muharram (Jun 25)
Kerala Holidays July 2026:
There are no holidays in Kerala in the month of July in 2026
Kerala Holidays August 2026:
- Karkkadaka Vaavu (Aug 12)
- Independence Day (Aug 15)
- First Onam/Milad-i-Sherif (Aug 25)
- Thiruvonam (Aug 26)
- Third Onam (Aug 27)
- Fourth Onam/Sree Narayana Guru Jayanthi/Ayyankali (Aug 28)
Kerala Holidays September 2026:
- Sreekrishna Jayanthi (Sep 4)
- Sree Narayana Guru Jayanthi Samadhi Day (Sep 21)
Kerala Holidays October 2026:
- Gandhi Jayanthi (Oct 2)
- Maha Navami (Oct 20)
- Viajayadasami (Oct 21)
Kerala Holidays November 2026:
- Deepavali (Nov 8)
Kerala Holidays December 2026:
- Christmas (Dec 25)
How HR teams use this Kerala holiday list?
HR, payroll and operations teams rely heavily on this Kerala Government Holiday List 2026 to:
FAQs on Kerala Holidays in 2026
Is Kerala Day a holiday?
Kerala Piravi is observed on 1 November, but whether it will be a public holiday in 2026 depends on the official government notification.
How many public holidays are there in Kerala in 2026?
The exact number will be confirmed once the Kerala Government releases the official holiday list for the year.
Are public holidays and government holidays the same in Kerala?
Most of the time they are treated the same, though bank holidays may differ because they follow RBI and state-level notifications.
Which major government holidays are observed in Kerala in 2026?
Key holidays include Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Onam, Vishu, the Eid festivals, Christmas and other major state celebrations.
How does the holiday list affect payroll processing?
Holiday schedules influence attendance, overtime, shift planning, leave balance calculations and payroll cut-offs, so teams must align salary processing with the holiday calendar.
Where can I download the Kerala Government Holidays 2026 PDF?
The PDF will be available on the official Government of Kerala website once the notification is issued.
Do banks in Kerala follow a different holiday list?
Yes. Banks follow both RBI guidelines and Kerala Government notifications, so the bank holiday list is not always identical to the general holiday list.
How does this holiday list help HR and payroll teams?
It supports resource planning, leave management, overtime budgeting and compliance tracking throughout the year.
Is tomorrow a bank holiday in Kerala?
Bank holidays vary, so it’s best to check the latest RBI or state government update to confirm.
Is tomorrow a rain holiday in Kerala?
Rain holidays are announced only during extreme weather conditions and are usually declared by district or state authorities on the day itself.
Disclaimer
The holiday dates provided in this list are tentative and based on the 2026 calendar. The official schedule for General and Restricted Holidays is declared by the Government of Kerala and notified under the Negotiable Instruments Act. Please note that dates for religious festivals are subject to change based on moon sightings and official government announcements. We recommend verifying these dates with the latest State Gazette notification or your organization's HR policies before planning leaves or financial transactions.
Holiday Lists For
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Andhra Pradesh
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Assam
- Bihar
- Chandigarh
- Chhattisgarh
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli
- Delhi
- Goa
- Gujarat
- Haryana
- Himachal Pradesh
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Jharkhand
- Karnataka
- Ladakh
- Lakshadweep
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Odisha
- Puducherry
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Sikkim
- Tamil Nadu
- Telangana
- Tripura
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- West Bengal
Download: Kerala Government Notification
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