December 2026 Karnataka Calendar with Holidays
Discover the December 2026 Karnataka calendar with holidays , important festival dates, religious observances and year-end celebrations.Explore the month’s public holidays, Christmas celebrations and traditional temple observances to help you plan family activities, travel and important occasions.
December Festivals, Public Holidays & Important Dates in Karnataka
December marks the final month of the year, bringing together festive celebrations, religious traditions and family gatherings across Karnataka.From Christmas celebrations in Bengaluru, Mangaluru and other parts of the state to traditional temple worship and year-end activities, December offers many important occasions for residents and visitors.
Our Karnataka December 2026 calendar provides a convenient overview of the month’s important dates, public holidays and festival observances.Whether you are planning a temple visit, arranging family celebrations or checking government holidays, the monthly calendar below will help you find relevant information in one place.
Christmas Day
Christmas is a notified statewide public holiday in Karnataka. Churches and Christian communities celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is included in Karnataka’s restricted holiday list for 2026. Eligible employees should follow the applicable leave rules.
Temple & Religious Observances
Explore important Hindu observances, traditional worship and temple programmes during December. Dates and timings depend on the local panchanga and temple customs.
The Karnataka Government’s 2026 holiday notification lists December 25 as a general holiday and December 24 as a restricted holiday.Religious observance dates, school holidays and private-office schedules may differ.Confirm the applicable government or institutional notification before planning leave or travel.
December 2026
Public Holidays • Festivals • Important Dates
Important Festivals & Holidays in December 2026
Explore major religious observances, Christmas celebrations and the official Karnataka holidays during December 2026.
Utpanna Ekadashi
An Ekadashi observance associated with Lord Vishnu worship and fasting. Follow your family’s tradition for fasting and parana timings.
Amavasya
A new-moon observance associated with traditional prayers and ancestor-related rituals. The tithi extends into the morning of December 9.
Subrahmanya Shashti
A religious observance dedicated to Lord Subrahmanya. Devotees may visit Subrahmanya temples and participate in special pujas and prayers.
Dhanu Sankramana
Marks the Sun’s transition into Dhanu Rashi. The period is associated with Dhanurmasa worship and early-morning temple rituals in many traditions.
Gita Jayanti / Vaikuntha Ekadashi
An important occasion for Bhagavad Gita recitation and Lord Vishnu worship. Special prayers and darshan arrangements may take place at Vishnu temples.
Datta Jayanti
Celebrates Lord Dattatreya through special worship, devotional singing and religious observances. Temple programmes vary by location.
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is included in Karnataka’s restricted holiday list for 2026. Eligible government employees must follow the applicable leave and approval rules.
Christmas Day
Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a notified statewide general holiday in Karnataka, celebrated with church services and family gatherings.
Sankashti Chaturthi
A monthly Ganesha observance associated with prayers and fasting. Moonrise timings vary by location. The date also falls on the fourth Saturday.
Download December 2026 Calendar
Save the colourful Karnataka December 2026 calendar with public holidays and major festival information.Choose a high-resolution JPG image or a printable A4 PDF calendar.
Official holiday classifications follow the Government of Karnataka notification No. DPAR 16 HHL 2025, dated 17 November 2025.
Religious observance dates are cross-checked against the Bengaluru December 2026 Hindu Festival Calendar .
Christmas Eve on December 24 is a restricted holiday. Christmas Day on December 25 is a statewide general holiday.
Second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays are regular Karnataka government holidays. Bank, school and private-office schedules may differ.
Religious dates and puja timings can vary according to location, panchanga and temple tradition. Confirm local schedules before planning travel.
Plan Your December 2026 Holidays in Karnataka
December is the final month of 2026, making it a useful time to plan family gatherings, Christmas celebrations, temple visits and year-end activities.Our December 2026 Karnataka calendar helps you distinguish between official public holidays, restricted holidays and religious observances.
Christmas Public Holiday
Friday, December 25, 2026, is a notified statewide general holiday in Karnataka for Christmas.Government offices covered by the notification will observe the holiday. Other institutions should follow their own approved holiday calendars.
Christmas Weekend Planning
Christmas falls on Friday, December 25. The following day, December 26, is the fourth Saturday, followed by Sunday, December 27.Employees whose institutions observe these days as holidays may have three consecutive days off.
Christmas Eve Restricted Holiday
Thursday, December 24, 2026, is included in Karnataka’s restricted holiday list.A restricted holiday is not the same as a statewide general holiday.Eligible government employees must follow their department’s leave rules and approval requirements.
Temple Visits & Religious Activities
December includes religious observances such as Subrahmanya Shashti, Vaikuntha Ekadashi and Datta Jayanti.Confirm special pooja timings, darshan arrangements and temple programmes before travelling.
Choosing the Right Calendar Format
The December 2026 calendar above is available in two downloadable formats. Choose the format that suits your intended use.
The A4 PDF version is suitable for printing and keeping at home, in your office or with your monthly planning documents.
The high-resolution JPG version can be saved on your smartphone, tablet or computer for convenient reference throughout December.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many statewide general holidays are there in Karnataka in December 2026?
The Karnataka Government’s 2026 general holiday list includes Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, as one statewide general holiday in December.Regular Sundays and second and fourth Saturdays are separate weekly holidays.
Is December 24, 2026, a public holiday in Karnataka?
Christmas Eve on December 24 is included in Karnataka’s restricted holiday list.It is not a statewide general holiday. Eligible employees should check the applicable restricted-leave rules.
Is December 26, 2026, a holiday in Karnataka?
December 26 falls on the fourth Saturday.It is a regular weekly holiday for Karnataka government offices covered by the relevant notification.Private offices, schools and other institutions may follow different Saturday schedules.
Are Karnataka school holidays and government holidays the same?
Not necessarily.Government offices, schools, universities, banks and private companies may follow different holiday calendars.Check your institution’s official December 2026 holiday notice for the applicable dates.
Can I download and print the December 2026 Karnataka calendar?
Yes. The calendar section above includes PDF and JPG download options.The PDF is designed for A4 printing, while the JPG is useful for saving a calendar image on your device.
Can Hindu festival dates differ between temples in Karnataka?
Yes. Religious observances may depend on the local panchanga, tithi, sunrise or moonrise timings, and temple traditions.Confirm the relevant festival programme with your temple before making travel arrangements.
Official holiday classifications are based on the Karnataka Government’s 2026 holiday notification.Religious festival dates and temple programmes may vary according to local traditions.Before planning leave, travel or religious activities, verify the applicable government, institutional or temple notice.