Karnataka Rajyotsava
RegionalSunday, 1 November 2026 New Delhi
Karnataka Rajyotsava: next dates · New Delhi
| Date | Weekday | Special name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 November 2026Next | Sunday | — |
Karnataka Rajyotsava — Significance
Karnataka State Formation Day — Nov 1, 1956: the Kannada-speaking regions of Madras, Hyderabad, Bombay, Coorg, and Mysore merged to form the unified state of Karnataka (originally Mysore State; renamed Karnataka in 1973). Statewide gazetted holiday. Karnataka flag (red-yellow) hoisted; Rajyotsava Awards conferred. Civic observance.
Karnataka State Formation Day (1 Nov 1956).
Karnataka Rajyotsava — FAQ
- What is Karnataka Rajyotsava?
- Karnataka State Formation Day — Nov 1, 1956: the Kannada-speaking regions of Madras, Hyderabad, Bombay, Coorg, and Mysore merged to form the unified state of Karnataka (originally Mysore State; renamed Karnataka in 1973).
- When is Karnataka Rajyotsava 2026?
- In 2026, Karnataka Rajyotsava falls on Sunday, 1 November 2026.
- What is the significance of Karnataka Rajyotsava?
- Karnataka State Formation Day (1 Nov 1956).