Karnataka Public Holidays List 2023
The Karnataka Public Holidays List for 2023 has been declared by the Karnataka Government.
Mr. Apeksha Satish Kumar, Under Secretary to Government-I, Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms issued the Notification on 21 November 2022 having Notification No. DPAR 16 HHL 2022 for declared Public Holidays of Karnataka for the year 2023.
Karnataka Public Holidays List 2023
| Sl. No. | Public Holidays | Date | Day |
| 1 | Uttarayana Punyakala | 15-01-2023 | Sunday |
| 2 | Makar Sankranti | 15-01-2023 | Sunday |
| 3 | Republic Day | 26-01-2023 | Thursday |
| 4 | Maha Shivaratri | 18-02-2023 | Saturday |
| 5 | Ugadi Festival | 22-03-2023 | Wednesday |
| 6 | Mahaveera Jayanthi | 03-04-2023 | Monday |
| 7 | Good Friday | 07-04-2023 | Friday |
| 8 | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanthi | 14-04-2023 | Friday |
| 9 | Khutub-E-Ramzan | 22-04-2023 | Saturday |
| 10 | Basava Jayanthi | 23-04-2023 | Sunday |
| 11 | Akshaya Tritiya | 23-04-2023 | Sunday |
| 12 | May Day | 01-05-2023 | Monday |
| 13 | Bakrid | 29-06-2023 | Thursday |
| 14 | Last Day of Moharam | 29-07-2023 | Saturday |
| 15 | Independence Day | 15-08-2023 | Tuesday |
| 16 | Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata | 18-09-2023 | Monday |
| 17 | Eid-Milad | 28-09-2023 | Thursday |
| 18 | Gandhi Jayanthi | 02-10-2023 | Monday |
| 19 | Mahalaya Amavasye | 14-10-2023 | Saturday |
| 20 | Mahanavami | 23-10-2023 | Monday |
| 21 | Ayudhapooja | 23-10-2023 | Monday |
| 22 | Vijayadasami | 24-10-2023 | Tuesday |
| 23 | Maharshi Valmiki Jayanthi | 28-10-2023 | Saturday |
| 24 | Kannada Rajyothsava | 01-11-2023 | Wednesday |
| 25 | Naraka Chaturdashi | 12-11-2023 | Sunday |
| 26 | Balipadyami | 14-11-2023 | Tuesday |
| 27 | Deepavali | 14-11-2023 | Tuesday |
| 28 | Kanakadasa Jayanthi | 30-11-2023 | Thursday |
| 29 | Christmas | 25-12-2023 | Monday |
Note :
- If any of the Holidays for the festivals of Muslim Fraternity notified above does not fall on the date notified, Muslim Fraternity in Government Service may be granted holiday on the date of observance in view of the holidays already notified.
- 01-04-2023 is Holiday for the closing of Accounts of Commercial Banks and Co-operative Banks only.
Karnataka Restricted Holidays List 2023
In addition to the Public Holidays/General Holidays, the State Government Employees may utilize any of the Restricted Holidays not exceeding TWO DAYS during the year 2023 with prior permission from the authority who is authorized to sanction Casual Leave.
| Sl. No. | Restricted Holidays | Date | Day |
| 1 | New Year | 01-01-2023 | Sunday |
| 2 | Sri Madvanavami | 30-01-2023 | Monday |
| 3 | Shab-E-Barath | 07-03-2023 | Tuesday |
| 4 | Holi Festival | 08-03-2023 | Wednesday |
| 5 | Devara Dasimayya Jayanthi | 26-03-2023 | Sunday |
| 6 | Sri Ramanavami | 30-03-2023 | Thursday |
| 7 | Holy Saturday | 08-04-2023 | Saturday |
| 8 | Shab-E-Qadar | 18-04-2023 | Tuesday |
| 9 | Jumat-Ul-Wida | 21-04-2023 | Friday |
| 10 | Sri Shankarayacharya Jayanthi | 25-04-2023 | Tuesday |
| 11 | Sri Ramanujacharya Jayanthi | 25-04-2023 | Tuesday |
| 12 | Buddha Poornima | 05-05-2023 | Friday |
| 13 | Varamahalakshmi Vrata | 25-08-2023 | Friday |
| 14 | Rug-Upakarma | 29-08-2023 | Tuesday |
| 15 | Onam Festival | 29-08-2023 | Tuesday |
| 16 | Yajur Upakarma | 30-08-2023 | Wednesday |
| 17 | Brahma Shri Naryana Guru Jayanthi | 31-08-2023 | Thursday |
| 18 | Sri Krishna Janmashtami | 06-09-2023 | Wednesday |
| 19 | Kanya Mariyamma Jayanthi | 08-09-2023 | Friday |
| 20 | Vishwakarma Jayanthi | 17-09-2023 | Sunday |
| 21 | Tula Sankramana | 18-10-2023 | Wednesday |
| 22 | Guru Nanak Jayanthi | 27-11-2023 | Monday |
| 23 | Huttari Festival | 28-11-2023 | Tuesday |
| 24 | Christmas Eve | 24-12-2023 | Sunday |
Download Official Notification
Karnataka Holidays List 2023 Notification
FAQ
Q : How many Public Holidays are in Karnataka State for the Year 2023?
Ans : 29 Holidays
Q : How many Restricted Holidays are in Karnataka State for the Year 2023?
Ans : 24 Holidays
Q : How many Restricted Holidays an Employee may avail?
Ans : Maximum 2 Restricted Holidays an Employee may avail.
Q : 01 April 2023 is the Holiday for which employees?
Ans : It is only for Commercial Banks and Co-operative Banks employees.
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