Kerala Government Holiday List 2027: Official Gazette Notification Released

 

Planning ahead is essential for both government employees and the general public, and with the official notification now in hand, the schedule for the upcoming year is clear. The Government of Keralam's General Administration (Co-ordination) Department has officially published the holiday list for the calendar year 2027.

Issued via G.O. (P) No. 22/2026/GAD and dated the 1st of October, 2026, the notification outlines the days that will be observed as Public Holidays for all public offices under the state government. The document also details specific restricted holidays and administrative instructions relevant to various employee groups.

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Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the official 2027 holiday schedule.

Public Holidays for 2027

According to the gazette, all public offices in the state will remain closed on all Sundays and the second Saturdays of every month. The following table lists the specific public holidays declared for the year 2027, including their dates across the Christian, Malayalam, and Saka eras.

Sl. No.	Name of Holiday	Day of the Week	Date (2027 CE)
1	Mannam Jayanthi	Saturday	2 January 2027
2	Republic Day	Tuesday	26 January 2027
3	Maha Sivarathri	Saturday	6 March 2027
4	Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan) *	Wednesday	10 March 2027
5	Maundy Thursday	Thursday	25 March 2027
6	Good Friday	Friday	26 March 2027
7	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanthi	Wednesday	14 April 2027
8	Vishu	Thursday	15 April 2027
9	May Day	Saturday	1 May 2027
10	Id-ul-Ad'ha (Bakrid) *	Monday	17 May 2027
11	Muharram *	Tuesday	15 June 2027
12	Karkadaka Vavu	Monday	2 August 2027
13	Sreekrishna Jayanthi	Tuesday	24 August 2027
14	Ayyan Kali Jayanthi	Saturday	28 August 2027
15	Third Onam	Monday	13 September 2027
16	Fourth Onam	Tuesday	14 September 2027
17	Sree Narayana Guru Jayanthi	Wednesday	15 September 2027
18	Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi	Wednesday	22 September 2027
19	Gandhi Jayanthi	Saturday	2 October 2027
20	Deepavali	Thursday	28 October 2027
21	Christmas	Saturday	25 December 2027

Note: The holidays marked with an asterisk () are subject to change depending on the appearance of the moon.*

Additional Observances and Notable Exclusions

The notification clarifies an important administrative point: festivals or occasions that naturally fall on a Sunday or the second Saturday of a month are excluded from the main public holiday list, as these days are already designated as closed holidays.

However, several significant observances fall on these pre-existing closed days. While they are not counted as additional public holidays, they are officially recognized in the gazette for the year 2027. These include:

• Easter: Sunday, 28 March 2027
• Milad-i-Sherif (Birthday of Prophet Muhammed): Second Saturday, 14 August 2027
• Independence Day: Sunday, 15 August 2027
• First Onam: Second Saturday, 11 September 2027
• Thiruvonam: Sunday, 12 September 2027
• Mahanavami: Second Saturday, 9 October 2027
• Vijayadasami: Sunday, 10 October 2027

Restricted Holidays

The Kerala government also provides for specific restricted holidays, allowing employees belonging to certain communities to avail of leave on days of cultural or religious significance, subject to administrative approval. For 2027, the following restricted holidays are notified:

1. Ayya Vaikunda Swami Jayanthi: 4 March 2027 (Thursday). This is permitted for Government, Quasi-Government, and Public Sector Undertaking employees and teachers belonging to the Nadar community.
2. Avani Avittam: 17 August 2027 (Tuesday). This is permitted for Government employees belonging to the Brahmin community.
3. Vishwakarma Day: 17 September 2027 (Friday). This is permitted for Government, Quasi-Government, and Public Sector Undertaking employees and teachers belonging to the Vishwakarma community.

Special Instruction for New Delhi Offices

The gazette includes a specific directive for state government employees working outside Kerala. According to the notification, 23 March 2027 (Tuesday) shall be observed as a holiday for all State Government offices, including Public Sector Undertakings functioning in New Delhi, on account of Holi.

Disclaimer: Please be advised that the information provided in this article is based on the official Kerala Gazette notification G.O. (P) No. 22/2026/GAD, dated 1st October 2026. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, government schedules and notifications are subject to change, amendment, or clarification by the issuing authorities. The dates for Islamic holidays (Id-ul-Fitr, Id-ul-Ad'ha, and Muharram) are tentative and officially depend on the sighting of the moon.

Readers are strongly encouraged to refer to the official Government of Kerala gazette publication or the relevant administrative departments for the most up-to-date and legally binding information regarding holidays and leave rules. This article is for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for official government directives.