| Vacation | Dates |
|---|---|
| Summer Vacation | Monday, April 29, 2024, to Saturday, May 25, 2024 (bdi) |
| Dasara Vacation | Thursday, October 3, 2024, to Thursday, October 10, 2024 (bdi) |
| Winter Vacation | Saturday, December 21, 2024, to Tuesday, December 31, 2024 (bdi) |
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 15, 2024 | Uttarayana Punyakala/Sankranthi Festival |
| January 26, 2024 | Republic Day |
| March 8, 2024 | Maha Shivaratri |
| March 29, 2024 | Good Friday |
| April 9, 2024 | Chandramana Ugadi |
| April 11, 2024 | Khutub-E-Ramzan |
| May 1, 2024 | May Day |
| May 10, 2024 | Basava Jayanthi/Akshaya Tritiya |
| June 17, 2024 | Bakrid |
| July 17, 2024 | Last Day of Moharam |
| August 15, 2024 | Independence Day |
| September 7, 2024 | Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vratha |
| October 2, 2024 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanthi/Mahalaya Amavasye |
| October 11, 2024 | Mahanavami/Ayudhapooja |
| October 17, 2024 | Maharshi Valmiki Jayanthi |
| October 31, 2024 | Naraka Chaturdashi |
| November 1, 2024 | Karnataka Rajyothsava |
| November 2, 2024 | Balipadyami/Deepavali |
| November 18, 2024 | Kanakadasa Jayanthi |
| December 25, 2024 | Christmas Day |
| Date | Restricted Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2024 | New Year's Day |
| March 25, 2024 | Holi Festival |
| March 30, 2024 | Holi Saturday |
| April 5, 2024 | Jamat-Ul-Vida |
| April 6, 2024 | Shab-e-Khader |
| April 17, 2024 | Sri Ramanavami |
| May 23, 2024 | Buddha Poornima |
| August 19, 2024 | Rig Upakarma/Yajur Upakarma |
| August 20, 2024 | Brahma Shri Narayana Guru Jayanthi |
| August 26, 2024 | Sri Krishnajanmashtami |
| September 6, 2024 | Swarna Gowri Vratha |
| September 16, 2024 | Vishwakarma Jayanthi |
| November 15, 2024 | Guru Nanak Jayanthi |
| December 24, 2024 | Christmas Eve |
| Date | Bench/Court |
|---|---|
| January 20, 2024 | Principal Bench & Dharwad/Kalaburagi Benches |
| March 23, 2024 | District Courts & Trial Courts |
| April 27, 2024 | District Courts & Trial Courts |
| June 22, 2024 | Principal Bench & Dharwad/Kalaburagi Benches |
| August 31, 2024 | Principal Bench & Dharwad/Kalaburagi Benches |
| September 21, 2024 | Principal Bench & Dharwad/Kalaburagi Benches |
| November 23, 2024 | Principal Bench & Dharwad/Kalaburagi Benches |
For professionals working in the legal domain and those engaged with the judiciary in Karnataka, it is essential to stay informed about the official holidays and vacation schedules. This comprehensive guide provides the official holiday and vacation calendar for the High Court of Karnataka for 2024, including details on general, restricted holidays, and sitting days for the Principal Bench in Bengaluru, as well as the Dharwad and Kalaburagi Benches. Whether you are a lawyer, court staff, or someone who frequently interacts with the judiciary, this information will help you plan your work and personal schedules more effectively.
These vacation periods apply to the Bengaluru City Civil Courts, Civil Courts, Court of Small Causes, and Family Courts across the state.
In addition to vacations, the High Court of Karnataka observes the following general holidays in 2024:
The full list includes other important holidays like Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vratha, Id-Milad, Mahatma Gandhi Jayanthi, and Karnataka Rajyotsava, among others.
Restricted holidays are available for specific cultural and religious observances. Some of the restricted holidays for 2024 include:
Note that the dates for some holidays may be subject to change based on the visibility of the Moon or government notifications.
On certain days during the year, despite being holidays or weekends, the courts will still be in session to ensure continuous judicial processes. These sitting days include:
These sitting days apply to both the Principal Bench in Bengaluru and the Dharwad & Kalaburagi Benches.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| April 11, 2024 | Khutub-E-Ramzan |
| June 17, 2024 | Bakrid |
| July 17, 2024 | Last Day of Moharam |
| September 16, 2024 | Vishwakarma Jayanthi |
These holidays are subject to change based on government notifications depending on the visibility of the Moon.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| September 3, 2024 | Kail Muhuruth |
| October 17, 2024 | Tula Sankramana |
| December 14, 2024 | Huttari Festival |
These local holidays are specifically declared for the Kodagu District in Karnataka.
| Date | Holiday/Event |
|---|---|
| April 14, 2024 | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanthi (Sunday) |
| April 21, 2024 | Mahaveer Jayanthi (Sunday) |
| October 12, 2024 | Vijayadashami (Second Saturday) |
| December 14, 2024 | Huttari Festival (Second Saturday) |
These holidays fall on Sundays or Second Saturdays and are not included in the official general holiday list.
| Event | Bench/Court |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2024 | Holiday for Principal Bench & District Courts |
| April 12 & 17, 2024 | Declared Holidays for Principal Bench & District Courts |
| August 16, 2024 | Declared Holiday for Principal Bench & District Courts |
| August 22, 2024 | Sitting Day for Principal Bench & District Courts |
| November 23, 2024 | Sitting Day for Principal Bench & District Courts |
These events highlight important dates related to holidays and sitting days specific to the High Court and District Courts.
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