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Kerala Holidays: List of Public Holidays in Kerala in 2023

Team AckoFeb 16, 2024

Public holidays in Kerala in 2023 include state-centric festivals and national holidays. Most of the general public gets a day off from work, school/college, etc., during these holidays. So, it is important to know about these days to plan your year. If you are looking for such a holiday list, we bring you a comprehensive list of Kerala’s public holidays in the calendar year 2023.

Contents

Upcoming Public Holidays in Kerala
List of Government Holidays in Kerala in 2023
Government Holidays in Kerala in January 2023
Government Holidays in Kerala in February 2023
Government Holidays in Kerala in March 2023
Government Holidays in Kerala in April 2023
Government Holidays in Kerala in May 2023
Government Holidays in Kerala in June 2023
Government Holidays in Kerala in July 2023
Government Holidays in Kerala in August 2023
Government Holidays in Kerala in September 2023
Government Holidays in Kerala in October 2023
Government Holidays in Kerala in November 2023
Government Holidays in Kerala in December 2023
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Kerala: An Overview

Upcoming Public Holidays in Kerala

Here are the upcoming public holidays in Kerala in June- 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Wednesday	28-Jun	Bakri Eid

List of Government Holidays in Kerala in 2023

The following table lists the government holidays in Kerala in the calendar year 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Monday	2-Jan	Mannam Jayanti
Thursday	26-Jan	Republic Day
Saturday	18-Feb	Maha Shivratri
Thursday	6-Apr	Maundy Thursday
Friday	7-Apr	Good Friday
Sunday	9-Apr	Easter Sunday
Friday	14-Apr	Birth Anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Saturday	15-Apr	Vishu
Friday	21-Apr	Eid-ul-Fitr
Monday	1-May	May Day
Wednesday	28-Jun	Bakri Eid
Monday	17-Jul	Karkidaka Vavu Bali
Friday	28-Jul	Muharram
Tuesday	15-Aug	Independence Day
Monday	28-Aug	Onam
Tuesday	29-Aug	Thiruvonam
Wednesday	30-Aug	Third Onam
Thursday	31-Aug	Fourth Onam
Wednesday	7-Sept	Janmashtami
Friday	22-Sept	Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi Day
Thursday	28-Sept	Eid-E-Milad
Monday	2-Oct	Gandhi Jayanti
Monday	23-Oct	Mahanavami
Tuesday	24-Oct	Dussehra
Sunday	12-Nov	Deepavali
Monday	25-Dec	Christmas

Government Holidays in Kerala in January 2023

Following are the public holidays in Kerala in January 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Monday	2-Jan	Mannam Jayanti
Thursday	26-Jan	Republic Day/Basant Panchami/Sri Chotu Ram Jayanti

Government Holidays in Kerala in February 2023

Here’s a table with the government holidays in Kerala in February 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	18-Feb	Maha Shivratri

Government Holidays in Kerala in March 2023

There are no public holidays in Kerala in March 2023.

Government Holidays in Kerala in April 2023

You can refer to the table below for the list of government holidays in Kerala in April 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	6-Apr	Maundy Thursday
Friday	7-Apr	Good Friday
Sunday	9-Apr	Easter Sunday
Friday	14-Apr	Birth Anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Saturday	15-Apr	Vishu
Friday	21-Apr	Eid-ul-Fitr

Government Holidays in Kerala in May 2023

Please go through the following table for the Kerala Government holiday list for May 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Monday	1-May	May Day

Government Holidays in Kerala in June 2023

The table below lists the public holidays in Kerala in June 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Wednesday	28-Jun	Bakri Eid

Government Holidays in Kerala in July 2023

Here’s the list of Kerala’s Government holidays in July 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Monday	17-Jul	Karkidaka Vavu Bali
Friday	28-Jul	Muharram

Government Holidays in Kerala in August 2023

Here’s a table with the list of Kerala’s public holidays in August 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Tuesday	15-Aug	Independence Day
Monday	28-Aug	Onam
Tuesday	29-Aug	Thiruvonam
Wednesday	30-Aug	Third Onam
Thursday	31-Aug	Fourth Onam

Government Holidays in Kerala in September 2023

You can refer to the following table for the list of government holidays in Kerala in September 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Wednesday	7-Sept	Janmashtami
Friday	22-Sept	Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi Day
Thursday	28-Sept	Eid-E-Milad

Government Holidays in Kerala in October 2023

The following table highlights the public holidays in Kerala in October 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Monday	2-Oct	Gandhi Jayanti
Monday	23-Oct	Mahanavami
Tuesday	24-Oct	Dussehra

Government Holidays in Kerala in November 2023

Here are the government holidays in Kerala in November 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	12-Nov	Deepavali

Government Holidays in Kerala in December 2023

The following table lists the Kerala Government holidays in December 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Monday	25-Dec	Christmas

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Kerala: An Overview

Kerala is a nature lover's heaven. It is known for its picturesque locations, including lush green forests, mountains and scenic beaches. Apart from that, the state is also known for unique festivals and events. It includes Onam, Kerala Boat Festival, Vishu, Attukal Pongala and Christmas.

Onam is one of the most important festivals in Kerala. It is believed that Mahabali (Asura King) brought peace and prosperity to the people of Kerala. The festival involves people inviting Mahabali to their houses and preparing Onasadya, a vegetarian meal comprising more than 50 dishes.
Kerala is known for its serene backwaters. Hence, boat races are famous in this state. The Kerala Boat Festival is an event to showcase beautifully decorated boats and the sport (boat race).
Vishu is a festival that marks the beginning of the Malayali calendar year from Medam (month).
Attukal Pongala is an important festival spanning ten days. It is celebrated at the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram.
Christmas is another prominent festival in Kerala. Christmas trees, decorations, cakes and regional delicacies are some of the highlights of this festival.

Disclaimer: The information in this article is compiled by referring to different sources on the internet. The list of holidays may change as per the state/central government notifications.