Question 1

How many public holidays are there in Kerala in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Kerala has 22 public holidays in 2026 as declared by the Kerala Government Gazette (G.O.(P) No.14/2025/GAD, dated 31 October 2025). These include national holidays like Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanthi, plus regional festivals like Onam, Vishu, and religious holidays. Additionally, there are 3 restricted holidays and 23 bank holidays.

Question 2

When is Onam 2026?

Accepted Answer

Thiruvonam (the main day of Onam) in 2026 falls on 26th August 2026 (Wednesday). The Onam holiday season begins with Uthradom (First Onam) on 25th August 2026 (Tuesday). Third Onam is on 27th August and Fourth Onam on 28th August 2026. All four days are declared public holidays in Kerala by the government gazette.

Question 3

When is Vishu 2026?

Accepted Answer

Vishu 2026 is on 15th April 2026 (Wednesday). It is a public holiday in Kerala declared by the government gazette. Vishu marks Kerala's astrological new year when the sun enters Mesha (Aries) Rashi.

Question 4

Is today a holiday in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

Check our live 'Is Today a Holiday?' page at holidayskerala.in/today/ for an instant answer. The page automatically checks today's date against the complete official Kerala 2026 holiday list from the government gazette.

Question 5

When is Eid al-Fitr (Ramzan) 2026 in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan) 2026 is expected on 20th March 2026 (Friday) as per the Kerala Government Gazette. The date is subject to change depending on the appearance of the moon. It is a public holiday for all Kerala government offices.

Question 6

What are the bank holidays in Kerala 2026?

Accepted Answer

Kerala has 23 bank holidays in 2026 as per the Negotiable Instruments Act (G.O.(P) No.15/2025/GAD). These include all public holidays plus the Annual Closing of Accounts on 1st April 2026. Banks also observe 2nd and 4th Saturdays as holidays per RBI directive. See the complete list at holidayskerala.in/bank-holidays/2026/

Question 7

When is Christmas 2026 in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

Christmas 2026 is on 25th December 2026 (Friday). It is a public holiday for all Kerala government offices and banks. Kerala's large Christian population celebrates with Tharaka star lanterns, midnight Mass, and carol singing.

Question 8

Is Maha Shivaratri a holiday in Kerala 2026?

Accepted Answer

Maha Shivaratri falls on Sunday, 15th February 2026. Since it falls on a Sunday (which is already a closed holiday), it is NOT listed as a separate working-day public holiday in the Kerala Government Gazette 2026. This means there is no additional day off for Shivaratri in 2026.

Question 9

Is Deepavali a holiday in Kerala 2026?

Accepted Answer

Deepavali falls on Sunday, 8th November 2026. Since it falls on a Sunday (already a closed holiday), it is NOT a separate working-day public holiday per the Kerala Government Gazette 2026. The gazette explicitly lists it as a Sunday occasion to be excluded.

Question 10

What are restricted holidays in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

Restricted holidays in Kerala are optional holidays that specific communities of government employees may avail. In 2026, the three restricted holidays are: Ayya Vaikunda Swami Jayanthi (4 March, for Nadar community), Avani Avittom (28 August, for Brahmin community), and Vishwakarma Day (17 September, for Vishwakarma community). Each eligible employee may avail these on their respective community's holiday.

Question 11

Is New Year's Day a public holiday in Kerala 2026?

Accepted Answer

No. New Year's Day (1st January) is NOT declared as a public holiday in the Kerala Government Gazette 2026 (G.O.(P) No.14/2025/GAD). The first government-declared holiday of 2026 in Kerala is Mannam Jayanthi on 2nd January 2026 (Friday).

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