Karnataka Govt Calendar August 2026

There are 6 government holiday occasions in Karnataka in August 2026. These are celebrated across 5 unique dates, as some holidays fall on the same calendar day.

The government holidays in Karnataka during August 2026 are: Independence Day (15 August), Varamahalakshmi Vrata (21 August), Eid-Milad (26 August), Rig-Upakarma / Onam (26 August), Yajur Upakarma (27 August), Brahma Shri Narayana Guru Jayanthi / Raksha Bandhan (28 August).

There are an estimated 17 working days in Karnataka in August 2026. This calculation is based on a standard 5-day work week, excluding 5 Saturdays, 5 Sundays, and 4 weekday government holidays.

In August 2026, the following Karnataka holidays fall on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday): Independence Day (15 August, Saturday). These weekend holidays are included in official notifications but do not result in additional weekday office closures.

Yes, there are long weekends in Karnataka in August 2026: Varamahalakshmi Vrata (Friday 21 August, Saturday, and Sunday), Brahma Shri Narayana Guru Jayanthi / Raksha Bandhan (Friday 28 August, Saturday, and Sunday).

Banks in Karnataka are closed on Sundays, the second and fourth Saturdays, and holidays declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act. While they observe major state-government holidays, not all local or state-specific office holidays automatically apply to commercial bank branches.

Yes, you can download the Karnataka holiday calendar for August 2026 in PDF, PNG (image), or ICS (calendar event) format using the download buttons at the top of the page.

The official source for the Karnataka August 2026 holiday list is the government notification issued by Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms, Government of Karnataka (available at https://dpar.karnataka.gov.in/). The information on this page was last verified on 24 July 2026.