Karnataka Festivals and Holidays in June 2026
Welcome to our Karnataka festivals and holidays in June 2026 guide—your quick monthly calendar with dates & tithi. June usually marks the monsoon arrival window in many parts of Karnataka, so temple travel shifts toward shorter darshan trips and weekend plans. The month falls mainly in the Jyeshtha to Ashadha season, with key observances like Nirjala Ekadashi (intense fast), Vat Purnima / Jyeshtha Purnima rituals in some traditions, and regular vrat days such as Pradosha and Amavasya. Use this Karnataka holiday list (June 2026) to plan darshan timings and crowd-friendly windows—always recheck local temple notices for rain-related schedule changes. We’ll refresh this page once the official DPAR Karnataka Holiday List 2026 is notified/updated.
Government, Local & Restricted Holidays — June 2026 (Karnataka)
Subject to Government of Karnataka (DPAR) 2026 notification. Some observances vary by institution & moon-sighting—please recheck your office/temple notice.
🏛️ Public Holidays (State)
- — No statewide General Holiday entry commonly listed for June 2026 Public holidays depend on the official DPAR list + your institution’s calendar.
📍 Local Holiday (District-specific)
- — Local holidays depend on district events DC offices may announce event-based closures (temple jatres/fairs). District Notice
🗓️ Restricted / Optional (check your office list)
- 04-June-2026 (Thursday) Nirjala Ekadashi Observance Major Ekadashi fast; parana next morning as per panchang.
- 15-June-2026 (Monday) Yogini Ekadashi Observance Vaishnava fast day; temple darshan and home puja traditions.
- 16-June-2026 (Tuesday) Amavasya (Jyeshtha) Observance New-moon rituals; some families do pitru tarpanam/daan.
Important Festivals in June 2026 – Karnataka
June is monsoon-start season in many districts. Tithi-based events can vary slightly by panchang—please recheck local temple notices.
Nirjala Ekadashi Observance
One of the strictest Ekadashi fasts; many devotees visit Vishnu temples and do daana.
Vishnu/ISKCON temples statewide.Ganga Dussehra Observance
Auspicious day linked with sacred river worship, snana and dana; observed by select traditions.
River ghats/temples; observance varies by community.Vat Purnima Vrat Observance
Vrat observed in some traditions with banyan-tree worship; local practice varies across Karnataka.
Community-wise observance; towns & cities.Yogini Ekadashi Observance
Vaishnava fasting day; temple darshan and home puja traditions.
Vishnu temples & Vaishnava homes statewide.Jyeshtha Amavasya Observance
New-moon rituals; some families do pitru tarpanam/daan as per tradition.
River ghats & temples—practice varies by family/region.Jagannath Rath Yatra Observance
Chariot festival of Lord Jagannath; processions held in some city temples/communities.
Select temples in Bengaluru and major towns (community-wise).Pradosha Vrat Observance
Evening Shiva worship during Pradosha time; popular at Shiva temples.
Shiva temples statewide.Additional Village Festivals / Local Jatres
June is the monsoon-start month for many Karnataka regions (Jyeshtha–Ashadha), so village fairs and temple programs often shift to weather-friendly windows—shorter evening functions, early-morning sevas, and flexible rathotsava routes (depending on rain). In coastal and Malenadu belts, you’ll notice “first rain” season energy: local communities begin preparing for bigger July–August temple cycles.
This is also a good time for short trips rather than long circuits: day visits to nearby kshetras, hill temples, and riverside shrines (when water levels are safe). Many devotees plan darshan around big vrat days like Nirjala Ekadashi and Amavasya, so expect slightly higher crowds at Vishnu and Shiva temples on those dates.
Practical tips for June jatres: check weather alerts, confirm temple/DC notices 24–48 hours before travel, keep rain gear + extra footwear, and prefer morning darshan if evening showers are common in your route. If any “local holiday” is announced, it is usually district/event-based—so follow the latest update from the DC office or temple committee.
Disclaimer
Dates, tithi, muhurta and holiday status may vary by temple panchang and DPAR notices. Please confirm with local temple/district office and your institution calendar before planning.