Karnataka Festivals and Holidays in January 2027
Start the year with our Karnataka festivals and holidays in January 2027 guide—your quick calendar with important dates, weekday details and tithi-based observances. January brings New Year celebrations, the Makara Sankranti harvest season and Republic Day programmes across Bengaluru, Mysuru, coastal Karnataka and village communities throughout the state. Key highlights this month include New Year’s Day, Bhogi, Makara Sankranti / Uttarayana Punyakala and Republic Day, alongside Dhanurmasa temple worship and local village jatres. Use this Karnataka festival calendar for January 2027 to plan temple visits, festive travel, family gatherings and darshan timings. Festival observances and official holidays are listed separately where applicable. Check the Karnataka Government’s 2027 holiday notification for official holiday classifications and school notices for vacation dates. Religious timings and local celebrations may vary according to panchanga and temple customs, so please confirm local temple programmes before finalising your plans.
Government, Local & Restricted Holidays — January 2027 (Karnataka)
Provisional guide — checked on 21 September 2026. The Karnataka Government’s 2027 DPAR holiday notification has not been verified. Republic Day is a national public holiday; other holiday classifications below require confirmation.
Public Holidays (State)
- Festival: 15 Jan 2027 (Friday) Uttarayana Punyakala / Makara Sankranti Bengaluru panchanga observance date. The Karnataka government holiday date must be confirmed from the 2027 DPAR notification. Holiday Unconfirmed
- 26 Jan 2027 (Tuesday) Republic Day National public holiday observed across Karnataka. National Holiday
Local Holidays (District-specific)
- January 2027 District holiday details awaiting verification Check district administration orders for local jatre or event-related closures. No district holiday is confirmed in this guide. Check District Notice
- Local festival dates Temple programmes and holidays may differ Confirm school and office closures separately from temple event schedules. Check Applicability
Restricted / Optional Holidays
- 01 Jan 2027 (Friday) New Year’s Day — status to be confirmed Restricted holiday status for Karnataka state government employees requires verification against the 2027 list. Awaiting Confirmation
- Other optional holidays Follow the approved 2027 office list Eligible dates, leave limits and approval requirements follow the applicable government or department circular. Check Office List
Important Festivals in January 2027 – Karnataka
Religious dates follow panchanga references and may vary by local tradition. Republic Day is a national public holiday. Other state and restricted holiday classifications require confirmation from Karnataka’s 2027 government notification.
New Year’s Day Celebration
The Gregorian New Year is marked with family gatherings, cultural programmes and visits to places of worship.
Celebrated across Karnataka; office and school holiday arrangements vary.Saphala Ekadashi Observance
An Ekadashi dedicated to Lord Vishnu, observed through prayers, devotional reading and fasting according to tradition.
Homes and Vishnu temples; follow your local panchanga for fasting and parana timings.Amavasya / Amavasye Observance
The new-moon day is observed with customary prayers and ancestor-related rituals in families that follow these traditions.
Homes and sacred river or temple locations; ritual timings depend on local practice.Bhogi Observance
Observed before Makara Sankranti, with household preparations, festive food and harvest-season customs.
Celebrated by families in Karnataka according to regional and community traditions.Makara Sankranti / Uttarayana Punyakala Festival
Karnataka’s harvest celebration includes ellu-bella sharing, family visits and prayers associated with the Sun’s entry into Makara.
Festival observance date shown; confirm the government holiday date from the 2027 DPAR notification.Pongal / Thai Pongal Observance
A harvest festival celebrated with the preparation of Pongal, offerings to the Sun and family gatherings.
Observed especially by Tamil communities in Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka.Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Observance
Vishnu worship and Ekadashi fasting are observed on 18 January in Smarta tradition and 19 January in Vaishnava tradition.
Follow the date and parana timings prescribed by your family tradition or temple.Shakambhari Purnima / Banada Hunnime Observance
The Pushya full moon is associated with Shakambhari Devi worship and Banashankari celebrations in Karnataka.
Banashankari temples; confirm Badami jatre and rathotsava timings from the temple’s 2027 programme.Sankashti Chaturthi Observance
A monthly Ganesha observance marked by prayers and fasting, with moonrise rituals according to family custom.
Ganesha temples and homes; use the moonrise time for your own town.Republic Day Public Holiday
India’s Republic Day commemorates the Constitution coming into effect, with flag hoisting and civic celebrations.
National public holiday observed across Karnataka.Additional Village Festivals / Local Jatres
January in Karnataka brings the harvest season along with many village-level temple celebrations. Around Bhogi, Makara Sankranti and Pongal, villages and farming communities may organise Suggi Habba, cattle worship, rangoli competitions, ellu-bella exchanges, folk music and community meals. Temple committees also arrange special pujas and cultural programmes according to local custom.
Local celebrations may increase around 14 January Bhogi, 15 January Makara Sankranti / Pongal, 22 January Shakambhari Purnima / Banada Hunnime and 25 January Sankashti Chaturthi. Banashankari temples, including the historic temple tradition around Badami, may conduct special worship, pallakki utsava, rathotsava, bhajana, harikatha, dollu kunitha, yakshagana and annadāna. Exact jatre programmes differ by temple and may be announced locally.
Practical tips for January jatres: confirm the temple committee notice, Gram Panchayat update or district administration circular before travelling. Ask about the exact puja time, procession route, parking and temporary road restrictions, especially for Sankranti gatherings and Banashankari events. Prefer early morning darshan or weekday visits when possible, carry water and cash for rural facilities, and allow extra time for crowds, village traffic and community processions.
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.