Kerala Holidays: List of Public Holidays in Kerala in 2023

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.

Upcoming Public Holidays in Kerala

Here are the upcoming public holidays in Kerala in January 2023.

List of Government Holidays in Kerala in 2023

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

Government Holidays in Kerala in January 2023

Following are the public holidays in Kerala in January 2023.

Government Holidays in Kerala in February 2023

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

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.

Government Holidays in Kerala in May 2023

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

Government Holidays in Kerala in June 2023

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

Government Holidays in Kerala in July 2023

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

Government Holidays in Kerala in August 2023

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

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.

Government Holidays in Kerala in October 2023

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

Government Holidays in Kerala in November 2023

Here are the government holidays in Kerala in November 2023.

Government Holidays in Kerala in December 2023

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

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.