Planning your year around official holidays helps you make the most of long weekends, travel breaks, and festivals. The Government of Andhra Pradesh issues its list of public holidays every year under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. This list includes state government holidays, bank holidays, and school holiday periods for the year 2026.
While the holiday schedule is usually announced officially towards the end of the preceding year (around November 2025), here’s a tentative working calendar for Andhra Pradesh in 2026 — perfect for planning ahead.
Please note that festival dates (like Eid, Diwali, and Ugadi) may change depending on the lunar calendar and official notification.
Public and Government Holidays 2026 (Andhra Pradesh)
The following table lists the likely government/public holidays to be observed across Andhra Pradesh in 2026. These are applicable to government offices, schools, and most private institutions.
|
Date |
Day |
Holiday |
Category |
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January 1 |
Thursday |
New Year’s Day |
Public Holiday |
|
January 14 |
Wednesday |
Bhogi |
State Festival |
|
January 15 |
Thursday |
Makar Sankranti / Pongal |
State Festival |
|
January 16 |
Friday |
Kanuma |
State Festival |
|
January 26 |
Monday |
Republic Day |
National Holiday |
|
February 1 |
Sunday |
Thaipusam |
Religious Holiday |
|
March 20 |
Friday |
Ugadi (Telugu New Year) |
State Festival |
|
March 21 |
Saturday |
Eid al-Fitr (Ramzan) (Tentative) |
Religious Holiday |
|
March 31 |
Tuesday |
Mahavir Jayanti |
Religious Holiday |
|
April 3 |
Friday |
Good Friday |
Religious Holiday |
|
April 14 |
Tuesday |
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
National Observance |
|
May 1 |
Friday |
Labour Day |
Public Holiday |
|
May 27 |
Wednesday |
Bakrid / Eid al-Adha (Tentative) |
Religious Holiday |
|
June 26 |
Friday |
Muharram (Tentative) |
Religious Holiday |
|
August 15 |
Saturday |
Independence Day |
National Holiday |
|
August 25 |
Tuesday |
Milad-un-Nabi (Tentative) |
Religious Holiday |
|
September 5 |
Saturday |
Krishna Janmashtami |
State Festival |
|
September 14 |
Monday |
Vinayaka Chavithi (Ganesh Chaturthi) |
Religious Holiday |
|
October 2 |
Friday |
Gandhi Jayanti |
National Holiday |
|
October 20 |
Tuesday |
Durgashtami (Tentative) |
State Festival |
|
October 21 |
Wednesday |
Vijayadashami (Dasara) |
Major Festival |
|
November 8 |
Sunday |
Deepavali (Diwali) (Tentative) |
Major Festival |
|
December 25 |
Friday |
Christmas Day |
Religious Holiday |
Bank Holidays 2026 in Andhra Pradesh
Banks in Andhra Pradesh observe both national and state holidays, in addition to weekly closures mandated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
|
Date |
Day |
Holiday |
Applicability |
|
April 1 |
Wednesday |
Annual Closing of Bank Accounts |
Banks Only |
Fixed Weekly Bank Closures
|
Day |
Frequency |
|
Saturday |
2nd and 4th of every month |
|
Sunday |
Every Sunday |
School Holidays 2026 (Andhra Pradesh)
Schools in Andhra Pradesh generally follow the state government holiday list, with additional breaks for vacations and festivals. Below is the expected school holiday schedule for 2026:
|
Break Name |
Approximate Duration |
Tentative Dates |
|
Sankranti Holidays |
3 – 4 Days |
January 13 – 16, 2026 |
|
Summer Vacation |
~ 45 Days |
May 1 – June 15, 2026 |
|
Dasara Holidays |
7 – 10 Days |
Around October 20 – 29, 2026 |
|
Deepavali Holidays |
2 – 3 Days |
November 7 – 9, 2026 |
|
Christmas / Winter Break |
7 – 10 Days |
December 24, 2026 – January 1, 2027 |
Note:
- The Department of School Education releases the final holiday schedule before each academic year.
- Emergency holidays (due to heavy rains, elections, or cyclones) may be declared by local authorities.
Important Notes
- All Islamic festival dates (Eid al-Fitr, Bakrid, Milad-un-Nabi, Muharram) depend on the lunar calendar and may vary.
- The Government of Andhra Pradesh’s official G.O. (Government Order) will confirm the final list of holidays.
- Some district-specific festivals (like Poleramma Jatara or local temple events) may have additional local holidays.
The Andhra Pradesh Government Holidays 2026 list serves as an essential reference for citizens, government employees, businesses, and schools to plan their activities efficiently.
Once the official GAD notification is published, this list will be updated with confirmed dates. Until then, this working calendar helps you map out travel, banking, and educational schedules across the year.
