Karnataka Festivals and Holidays in September 2026
Here’s our Karnataka festivals and holidays in September 2026 guide—your quick calendar with dates, weekday details and important tithi-based observances. September in Karnataka falls during the devotional Bhadrapada season, a spiritually important month known for Krishna worship, Ganesha celebrations, temple rituals, community pujas and family gatherings. Key highlights this month include Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Kanya Mariyamma Jayanthi, Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata / Ganesh Chaturthi, Vishwakarma Jayanthi, Anant Chaturdashi and Sankashti Chaturthi. Use this Karnataka holiday list for September 2026 to plan temple visits, family functions, long-weekend travel, school schedules and crowd-friendly darshan timings. Festival dates may vary slightly based on local temple customs, regional panchanga calculations and official holiday notifications, so please recheck your local temple notice or Karnataka Government holiday update before final planning.
Government, Local & Restricted Holidays — September 2026 (Karnataka)
As per the official Karnataka Government (DPAR) Holiday List 2026. September includes one major statewide General Holiday, one Kodagu district local holiday, and important Restricted/Optional holidays.
🏛️ Public Holidays (State)
- 14 Sep 2026 (Monday) Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata / Ganesh Chaturthi Government offices closed statewide. DPAR 2026
- Weekly Holiday Note All Sundays, Second Saturday & Fourth Saturday Also treated as holidays for government offices as per DPAR list. Govt Calendar
📍 Local Holiday (District-specific)
- 03 Sep 2026 (Thursday) Kail Muhuruth Local holiday declared for Kodagu District only. Kodagu Only
- Note Other districts may follow normal working schedule Check district administration notices for local event-based closures. District Notice
🗓️ Restricted / Optional (check your office list)
- 04 Sep 2026 (Friday) Sri Krishna Janmashtami Restricted holiday (optional leave) as per office circular. Restricted
- 08 Sep 2026 (Tuesday) Kanya Mariyamma Jayanthi Restricted holiday (optional leave) as per office circular. Restricted
- 17 Sep 2026 (Thursday) Vishwakarma Jayanthi Restricted holiday (optional leave) as per office circular. Restricted
- 25 Sep 2026 (Friday) Ananta Padmanabha Vrata Restricted holiday (optional leave) as per office circular. Restricted
- Note Swarna Gowri Vrata is not listed separately in 2026 It falls on 14 Sep 2026, which is already a General Holiday for Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata. DPAR Note
Important Festivals in September 2026 – Karnataka
Dates are largely tithi-based and may vary slightly by local panchanga, temple tradition and district notices. “Public/Restricted/Local” badges are added where they match the Karnataka holiday list or common office holiday practice.
Kail Muhuruth Kodagu Local
Traditional Kodava festival connected with agriculture, weapons worship and community celebrations.
Kodagu district only; other districts usually follow normal schedule.Sri Krishna Janmashtami Restricted
Birth festival of Lord Krishna; midnight puja, bhajans, fasting and special darshan are common.
ISKCON, Krishna temples and devotee homes across Karnataka.Aja Ekadashi Observance
Vaishnava fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu; parana timing should be followed as per local panchang.
Vishnu temples, ISKCON centres and Vaishnava homes statewide.Kanya Mariyamma Jayanthi Restricted
A community and regional observance listed as a restricted holiday in Karnataka.
Observed as optional leave depending on office or institution rules.Swarna Gowri Vrata Major
Gowri Habba is widely observed in Karnataka homes with special puja for Goddess Gowri before Ganesha festival.
Home pujas and Gowri temples; local panchanga dates may vary slightly.Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata / Ganesh Chaturthi Public Holiday
Major Ganesha festival; families and public pandals perform Ganesha sthapane, puja, aarti and cultural programs.
Statewide government holiday; temple and pandal crowds may be high.Vishwakarma Jayanthi Restricted
Observed by artisans, engineers, craftsmen and technical workers with puja for tools, machines and workplaces.
Workshops, factories, offices and community centres across Karnataka.Ananta Padmanabha Vrata / Anant Chaturdashi Restricted
Important Vishnu-related vrata and the traditional concluding day of Ganeshotsava with Ganesh visarjan in many places.
Vishnu temples, homes and Ganesh pandals; check local immersion timings.Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi Observance
Special Sankashti Chaturthi falling on Tuesday; devotees worship Lord Ganesha and break the fast after moonrise.
Ganesha temples and homes statewide; moonrise timing varies by city.Additional Village Festivals / Local Jatres
September in Karnataka is an important festive month because many places celebrate the Bhadrapada season with village-level pujas, Ganeshotsava programmes, temple sevas and community gatherings. Around Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata / Ganesh Chaturthi, many towns and villages arrange Ganesha pandals, cultural nights, bhajana programmes, annadāna and local procession events. Timings can differ from one area to another depending on temple tradition and local committee decisions.
In several parts of Karnataka, September jatres may be connected with Gowri-Ganesha celebrations, Vishwakarma Jayanthi, Ananta Padmanabha Vrata and Ganesh visarjan days. Village committees may conduct rathotsava, pallakki utsava, deepotsava, bhajana, harikatha and cultural stage programmes. In Kodagu, Kail Muhuruth is also locally important, while coastal and Malenadu areas may still adjust event timings depending on rain, road conditions and local crowd arrangements.
Practical tips for September jatres: check the temple committee notice, Gram Panchayat update or district administration circular before travel, especially if you are planning to attend a major Ganeshotsava procession or visarjan event. For family visits, prefer early morning darshan or less-crowded afternoon slots. Carry basic rain protection in Malenadu and coastal routes, keep extra time for traffic near pandals and procession roads, and recheck local timings 24–48 hours before starting your trip.
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.