Kerala Public Holidays 2026 — 2027 Complete List of Government & Regional Holidays
Kerala Public Holidays 2026 Kerala, known for its rich culture, festivals and traditions, observes a detailed calendar of public holidays every year. In 2026, the Kerala Government has announced a series of public holidays that apply to state government offices, banks, schools and other institutions. These include important national events as well as regional festivals celebrated widely across the state.
Understanding the holiday schedule helps families plan trips, students organize school activities, and workers arrange leave well in advance. Below is the official public holiday list for Kerala in 2026.
Kerala Public Holidays 2026 — Full List
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 02 Jan 2026 | Friday | Mannam Jayanthi |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| 15 Feb 2026 | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Friday | Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan) |
| 02 Apr 2026 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday |
| 03 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 05 Apr 2026 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Wednesday | Vishu |
| 01 May 2026 | Friday | May Day |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Id-ul-Ad’ha (Bakrid) |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Thursday | Muharram |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | Karkidaka Vavu |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 25 Aug 2026 | Tuesday | First Onam / Milad-i-Sherif* |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | Thiruvonam |
| 28 Aug 2026 | Friday | Sree Narayana Guru / Ayyankali Jayanthi |
| 04 Sep 2026 | Friday | Sreekrishna Jayanthi |
| 21 Sep 2026 | Monday | Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi |
| 02 Oct 2026 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| 20 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | Maha Navami |
| 21 Oct 2026 | Wednesday | Vijaya Dashami |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
*Dates marked with * may vary slightly based on moon sightings for religious observances.
Key Holidays Explained
- Mannam Jayanthi — A regional observance in Kerala honoring influential social reformers.
- Republic Day & Independence Day — National holidays celebrated across India.
- Id-ul-Fitr & Bakrid — Major Islamic festivals that depend on lunar sightings.
- Vishu & Onam — Two of Kerala’s most important cultural celebrations marking harvest and tradition.
- Maundy Thursday & Good Friday — Christian holidays observed with government and bank closures.
How Holidays Are Observed
- State government offices and institutions follow the official list declared under the Kerala Government Gazette.
- Banks may also observe additional holidays like annual account closing besides public holidays.
- Some festivals like Maha Shivaratri or Easter Sunday may fall on weekends, but they remain recognized events in the state calendar.
Tips for Planning in Kerala Holidays 2026
✔️ Make holiday plans early — long weekends often coincide with major festivals.
✔️ Check school and college schedules as they may publish additional vacation days.
✔️ For holidays based on moon sightings (like Eid), official announcements may confirm exact dates closer to the event.