Navratri: 4-day holiday in Keralam
THE Kerala government has declared Monday, October 19, 2026, a public holiday for Durgashtami as part of the Navratri celebrations.
Key Details of the Holiday
• Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
• Reason: Durgashtami / Navratri Pooja Veppu (following Sunday, October 18)
• Who is affected:
• All government, semi-government, and public sector institutions
• Banks and financial institutions under the Negotiable Instruments Act
• All educational institutions, including professional colleges
• Break Duration: The order creates a continuous multi-day weekend/break spanning through Mahanavami (Tuesday, October 20) and Vijayadashami (Wednesday, October 21).
Summary of Navratri Holidays (October 2026)
Date, Day, Occasion/Status
October 18, 2026 Sunday Poojaveppu / Traditional Holiday
October 19, 2026 Monday Newly Declared Public Holiday (Durgashtami)
October 20, 2026 Tuesday Mahanavami Holiday
October 21, 2026 Wednesday: Vijayadashami Holiday.
