The Karnataka government has issued the official list of general and restricted holidays for the year 2026, offering clarity for government employees, institutions and citizens as they plan their itinerary in the year ahead. The notification, published by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR), outlines all the second and fourth Saturdays, Sundays, and an approved set of festivals and national holidays that will apply across the state.
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For 2026, government offices across Karnataka will remain closed on 20 key festivals and national holidays in addition to weekends. The holiday calendar starts with Makara Sankranti on January 15, followed by Republic Day on January

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