Banks in Karnataka follow the Reserve Bank of India’s holiday calendar—which includes national, state-specific, and weekly closures—and remain closed on Sundays and 2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month.
Monthly Closure Highlights
January
- 11 Jan (2nd Sat) – Bank holiday
- 14 Jan (Tue) – Makara Sankranti
- 25 Jan (4th Sat) – Bank holiday
- 26 Jan (Sun) – Republic Day
February
- 8 Feb (2nd Sat) & 22 Feb (4th Sat) – Bank holidays
- 26 Feb (Wed) – Maha Shivaratri
March
- 8 Mar (2nd Sat) & 22 Mar (4th Sat) – Bank holidays
- 30 Mar (Sun) – Ugadi
- 31 Mar (Mon) – Idul Fitr
April
- 12 Apr (2nd Sat) & 26 Apr (4th Sat) – Bank holidays
- 10 Apr (Thu) – Mahavir Jayanti
- 14 Apr (Mon) – Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
- 18 Apr (Fri) – Good Friday
- 30 Apr (Wed) – Basava Jayanti
May
- 1 May (Thu) – May Day
- 10 May (Sat, 2nd Sat) & 24 May (Sat, 4th Sat) – Bank holidays
June
- 7 Jun (Sat) – Eid al Adha (Bakrid)
- 14 Jun (Sat, 2nd Sat) & 28 Jun (Sat, 4th Sat) – Bank holidays
July
- 6 Jul (Sun) – Muharram
- 12 Jul (Sat, 2nd Sat) – Bank holiday
August
- 9 Aug (Sat, 2nd Sat) & 23 Aug (Sat, 4th Sat) – Bank holidays
- 15 Aug (Fri) – Independence Day
- 27 Aug (Wed) – Ganesh Chaturthi
September
- 5 Sep (Fri) – Eid‑e‑Milad
- 13 Sep (Sat, 2nd Sat) & 27 Sep (Sat, 4th Sat) – Bank holidays
- 21 Sep (Sun) – Mahalaya Amavasye
October
- 1 Oct (Wed) – Maha Navami
- 2 Oct (Thu) – Gandhi Jayanti & Vijaya Dashami
- 7 Oct (Tue) – Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
- 11 Oct (Sat, 2nd Sat) & 25 Oct (Sat, 4th Sat) – Bank holidays
- 20–21 Oct (Mon–Tue) – Diwali festival bank holiday
November
- 1 Nov (Sat) – Kannada Rajyotsava bank holiday
- 8 Nov (Sat, 2nd Sat) – Kanakadasa Jayanti (also a second‑Sat holiday)
- 22 Nov (Sat, 4th Sat) – Bank holiday
December
- 13 Dec (Sat, 2nd Sat) & 27 Dec (Sat, 4th Sat) – Bank holidays
- 25 Dec (Thu) – Christmas Day
📋 At-a-Glance Table
| Month | Key Bank Holidays in Karnataka |
|---|---|
| January | 11, 25; 14 (Makara Sankranti), 26 (Republic Day) |
| February | 8, 22; 26 (Maha Shivaratri) |
| March | 8, 22; 30 (Ugadi), 31 (Idul Fitr) |
| April | 12, 26; 10,14,18,30 |
| May | 1; 10, 24 |
| June | 7; 14, 28 |
| July | 6; 12 |
| August | 9, 23; 15, 27 |
| September | 5; 13, 27; 21 |
| October | 1, 2, 7; 11, 25; 20–21 |
| November | 1, 8; 22 |
| December | 13, 27; 25 |
What You Should Know
- Scheduled weekly closures: Every Sunday, plus 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Fifth Saturdays are working days.
- GCC holidays: Multiday festivals like Diwali and Karnataka-specific observances (e.g. Basava Jayanti, Kannada Rajyotsava) are fully observed.
- Digital banking (mobile apps, net banking, UPI, ATM) remains functional on holidays unless under scheduled maintenance.
Quick Tips
- Plan branch visits a day before any listed holiday, especially for cash needs or cheque drop-offs.
- For urgent transactions, use ATMs or UPI payments—even on holidays.
- Bookmark this holiday calendar or download from RBI’s official sources for reference.
