1
Jan
Fri
പുതുവത്സരം
Marks the beginning of the Gregorian calendar year.
Kerala Holidays 2027
Complete list of public, bank, school, and restricted holidays in Kerala for 2027.
January
26
Jan
Tue
റിപ്പബ്ലിക് ദിനം
Celebrates the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1950.
February
26
Feb
Fri
മഹാശിവരാത്രി
The great night of Lord Shiva, observed with fasts and night-long vigils.
March
20
Mar
Sat
ഈദ് അൽ ഫിത്ർ
Marks the end of Ramadan. Celebrated with prayers, feasts, and family gatherings.
26
Mar
Fri
ഗുഡ് ഫ്രൈഡേ
Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Observed with solemn church services across Kerala.
April
14
Apr
Wed
വിഷു
Kerala's astrological New Year. Families observe the Vishukkani ritual at dawn.
May
1
May
Sat
മേയ് ദിനം
International Workers' Day celebrated with rallies and marches across Kerala.
27
May
Thu
ഈദ് അൽ അദ്ഹ (ബക്രീദ്)
The Festival of Sacrifice commemorating Ibrahim's devotion. Celebrated with prayers and communal feasts.
August
15
Aug
Sun
സ്വാതന്ത്ര്യദിനം
Celebrates India's independence from British rule in 1947.
21
Aug
Sat
ശ്രീ നാരായണ ഗുരു ജയന്തി
Birth anniversary of the great social reformer Sree Narayana Guru.
September
9
Sep
Wed
അത്തം
First day of the 10-day Onam festival season.
18
Sep
Fri
തിരുവോണം
Kerala's grandest festival — the harvest homecoming of King Mahabali. Feast, pookalam, and boat races.
25
Sep
Sat
മഹാനവമി
Ninth day of Navaratri — Ayudha Puja day when books and tools are blessed.
26
Sep
Sun
വിജയദശമി
The tenth day of Navaratri — victory of good over evil. Vidyarambham: children's initiation into learning.
October
2
Oct
Sat
ഗാന്ധി ജയന്തി
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
8
Oct
Fri
മുഹർറം
Islamic New Year and day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussain.
November
1
Nov
Mon
കേരള പിറവി
Kerala Formation Day celebrating the unification of Malayalam-speaking regions on November 1, 1956.
December
25
Dec
Sat
ക്രിസ്മസ്
Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Kerala's unique traditions: Tharaka stars, midnight Mass, carol singing.
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