Kerala 2027 holidays: why it’s trending

Published 20 October 2026 at 7:01 pm IST · 10 sources · 200+ searches today

Kerala’s 2027 holiday list is trending because reports say the state government issued the official order/gazette on 18–19 October 2026. People are checking dates early for travel, school and office planning, long weekends, and festival schedules as of 20 October 2026. The main reports say there are 21 public holidays, or 28 if Saturdays and Sundays are also counted.

What happened

Reports published on 18–19 October 2026 say Kerala’s government released the 2027 holiday notification through the General Administration Department order/gazette. That is the immediate reason the topic started trending in India.

The search interest is practical: people want advance clarity on 2027 travel, school and office leaves, festival plans, and bank or government service scheduling. Since the list came out in October 2026, many are checking it well before the new year.

What the holiday list says

The main reports say Kerala has 21 public holidays in 2027. If second Saturdays and Sundays are included, the count rises to 28, according to the same reports.

Key holidays reported include Mannam Jayanthi on January 2, Republic Day on January 26, Sivarathri on March 6, Eid ul Fitr on March 10, Pesaha Thursday on March 25, and Good Friday on March 26. Other listed holidays include Ambedkar Jayanthi on April 14, Vishu on April 15, May Day on May 1, Bakrid on May 17, and Muharram on June 15.

Festival dates people are checking

The Onam dates reported in the list are First Onam on September 11, Thiruvonam on September 12, Third Onam on September 13, and Fourth Onam on September 14. The same reports also mention Sree Narayana Guru Jayanthi on September 15, Gandhi Jayanthi on October 2, Mahanavami on October 9, Vijayadashami on October 10, Diwali on October 28, and Christmas on December 25.

The list also includes restricted holidays for certain groups. Examples reported are Ayyankali/Vaikundaswami Jayanthi on March 4, Aavaniavittam on August 17, and Vishwakarma Day on September 17.

Why the numbers look confusing

Some media headlines say “85 public holidays” and “7 holidays lost,” but that does not match the 21 official public holidays reported in the main list. The difference may be because of other holiday categories, institution-level holidays, or counting weekends.

As of 20 October 2026, the safest reading is to rely on the official notification/gazette for the exact meaning of each category. If you are planning travel or leave, check whether a date is a public holiday, restricted holiday, or a weekend-inclusive count before making plans.

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