Official Government of Kerala Public Holiday List 2027

The Government of Kerala has released the official list of public holidays for the calendar year 2027. Issued under notification G.O. (P) No. 22/2026/GAD dated October 1, 2026, and published in the Kerala Gazette on October 18, 2026, this schedule outlines the mandatory closed days for state public offices. For HR professionals, establishment owners, and compliance officers, this notification serves as the baseline for structuring annual leave policies and ensuring statutory compliance across operations in the state.

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As a general rule, all Sundays and the Second Saturdays of each month will be observed as closed holidays.

List of Closed Public Holidays (2027)

The following 21 days have been declared as closed holidays for the year 2027:

Sl. No.Holiday NameDateDay of the Week
1Mannam Jayanthi2-1-2027Saturday
2Republic Day26-1-2027Tuesday
3Maha Sivarathri6-3-2027Saturday
4Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan)10-3-2027Wednesday
5Maundy Thursday25-3-2027Thursday
6Good Friday26-3-2027Friday
7Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanthi14-4-2027Wednesday
8Vishu15-4-2027Thursday
9May Day1-5-2027Saturday
10Id-ul-Ad’ha (Bakrid)17-5-2027Monday
11Muharram15-6-2027Tuesday
12Karkadaka Vavu2-8-2027Monday
13Sreekrishna Jayanthi24-8-2027Tuesday
14Ayyan Kali Jayanthi28-8-2027Saturday
15Third Onam13-9-2027Monday
16Fourth Onam14-9-2027Tuesday
17Sree Narayana Guru Jayanthi15-9-2027Wednesday
18Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi22-9-2027Wednesday
19Gandhi Jayanthi2-10-2027Saturday
20Deepavali28-10-2027Thursday
21Christmas25-12-2027Saturday

Festivals Falling on Weekends

To facilitate accurate operational planning, it is noted that seven specific festivals or occasions fall on standard public holidays (Sundays or Second Saturdays) and are therefore excluded from the primary closed holiday list.

Sl. No.Holiday NameDateDay of the Week
1Easter28-3-2027Sunday
2Milad-i-Sherif (Birthday of Prophet Muhammed)14-8-2027Second Saturday
3Independence Day15-8-2027Sunday
4First Onam11-9-2027Second Saturday
5Thiruvonam12-9-2027Sunday
6Mahanavami9-10-2027Second Saturday
7Vijayadasami10-10-2027Sunday

Restricted Holidays

The government has also designated specific dates as Restricted Holidays for employees belonging to certain communities.

  • Ayya Vaikunda Swami Jayanthi: March 4, 2027 (Thursday) – Permitted for Government, Quasi-Government, Public Sector Undertaking employees, and Teachers belonging to the Nadar Community.
  • Avani Avittam: August 17, 2027 (Tuesday) – Permitted for Government Employees belonging to the Brahmin Community.
  • Vishwakarma Day: September 17, 2027 (Friday) – Permitted for Government, Quasi-Government, Public Sector Undertaking employees, and Teachers belonging to the Vishwakarma Community.

Special Provisions and Subjective Dates

  • Moon Sightings: The dates designated for Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan), Id-ul-Ad’ha (Bakrid), and Muharram are subject to alteration based on the appearance of the moon. Establishments should monitor local announcements as these dates approach.
  • State Offices in New Delhi: March 23, 2027 (Tuesday) is declared a holiday exclusively for all State Government offices and Public Sector Undertakings functioning in New Delhi on account of Holi.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is based solely on the official Government of Kerala notification G.O. (P) No. 22/2026/GAD. Private establishments and commercial entities are advised to review the applicability of these holidays in conjunction with the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act and other relevant labour codes to ensure full statutory compliance. Dates marked with an asterisk may change; continuous tracking is recommended.