Kerala Holiday List 2026 — About This Tool
The Kerala Holiday List 2026 provides the complete schedule of public holidays (compulsory) and optional holidays for Kerala Government employees during the calendar year 2026. The list is published by the General Administration (Political) Department and covers national holidays, state festivals, religious observances, and restricted holidays. Employees can use this page to check upcoming holidays, plan leave applications, and download a printable version of the holiday calendar for office notice boards.
When to Use
- ✦Checking whether a particular date in 2026 is a public holiday or optional holiday before submitting a leave application
- ✦Planning TA Bill travel itineraries around public holidays to avoid office closures at destination stations
- ✦Verifying holiday entitlements when computing earned leave encashment or leave balance as of year end
- ✦Printing the 2026 holiday calendar for the office notice board so staff can plan their leave in advance
- ✦Cross-checking treasury and sub-treasury working days for pension payment dates and salary disbursement schedules
FAQ
What is the difference between a public holiday and an optional holiday?+
Public holidays (also called compulsory holidays) are days on which all government offices are closed and all employees are entitled to a paid holiday. Optional holidays are a set of holidays from which employees can choose a limited number (usually 2) to take off, with prior approval from their head of office. The remaining optional holidays are working days.
Are Kerala government holidays the same as central government holidays?+
Not exactly. While national holidays (Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti) are common to both, state-specific holidays like Onam (Thiruvonam), Kerala Piravi, and various regional festivals are declared separately by the Kerala Government. Central government employees in Kerala follow the central list.
Where is the official Kerala holiday list published?+
The official holiday list is published by the General Administration (Political) Department, Government of Kerala, usually in a Government Order (GO) issued in October or November of the preceding year. It is also available on the Kerala Government official website at kerala.gov.in.
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