The Government of Telangana releases an official list of public holidays each year, covering government offices, banks, and educational institutions. The Telangana Public Holidays 2026 calendar features a blend of national holidays, regional festivals, and religious observances that reflect the state’s cultural diversity.
This detailed guide includes the tentative list of government, bank, and school holidays in Telangana for 2026, based on previous government notifications and expected festival dates. The final official list will be announced by the General Administration Department (GAD) of Telangana toward the end of 2025.
Telangana Government Public Holidays 2026
Below is the tentative list of public holidays likely to be observed across Telangana in 2026:
|
Date |
Day |
Holiday |
Category |
|
January 1 |
Thursday |
New Year’s Day |
Public Holiday |
|
January 14 |
Wednesday |
Makara Sankranti / Pongal |
State Festival |
|
January 26 |
Monday |
Republic Day |
National Holiday |
|
February 27 |
Friday |
Maha Shivaratri |
Religious Holiday |
|
March 20 |
Friday |
Holi |
Festival |
|
March 21 |
Saturday |
Eid al-Fitr (Ramzan) (Tentative) |
Religious Holiday |
|
March 31 |
Tuesday |
Sri Rama Navami |
Festival |
|
April 3 |
Friday |
Good Friday |
Religious Holiday |
|
April 14 |
Tuesday |
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
National Holiday |
|
April 15 |
Wednesday |
Ugadi (Telugu New Year) |
State Festival |
|
May 1 |
Friday |
May Day (Labour Day) |
Public Holiday |
|
May 27 |
Wednesday |
Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) (Tentative) |
Religious Holiday |
|
June 26 |
Friday |
Muharram (Tentative) |
Religious Holiday |
|
August 15 |
Saturday |
Independence Day |
National Holiday |
|
August 17 |
Monday |
Varalakshmi Vratham |
Religious Holiday |
|
August 25 |
Tuesday |
Raksha Bandhan |
Festival |
|
September 6 |
Sunday |
Krishna Janmashtami |
Religious Holiday |
|
September 14 |
Monday |
Ganesh Chaturthi |
State Festival |
|
October 2 |
Friday |
Gandhi Jayanti |
National Holiday |
|
October 19 |
Monday |
Mahanavami |
Festival |
|
October 20 |
Tuesday |
Vijayadashami (Dasara) |
State Festival |
|
October 31 |
Saturday |
Deepavali (Diwali) |
Major Festival |
|
November 8 |
Sunday |
Kartika Purnima |
Festival |
|
December 25 |
Friday |
Christmas |
Religious Holiday |
Telangana Bank Holidays 2026
Banks in Telangana follow the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday schedule along with the state government notifications under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
|
Date |
Day |
Holiday |
Applicability |
|
April 1 |
Wednesday |
Annual Closing of Bank Accounts |
Banks Only |
|
2nd & 4th Saturdays |
Every Month |
Bank Holiday |
Banks Only |
|
Every Sunday |
- |
Weekly Holiday |
Banks Only |
Note: All public holidays are automatically observed as bank holidays across Telangana.
School Holidays 2026 in Telangana
The Telangana School Education Department announces separate academic calendars each year. Below is a tentative overview of school breaks for 2026.
|
Break |
Approximate Duration |
Dates (Tentative) |
|
Sankranti Holidays |
4–5 Days |
January 13–17, 2026 |
|
Summer Vacation |
40–45 Days |
April Last Week – June Second Week |
|
Dasara Holidays |
10–12 Days |
October 10–21, 2026 |
|
Deepavali Holidays |
2–3 Days |
October 31 – November 2, 2026 |
|
Christmas Holidays |
8–10 Days |
December 24, 2026 – January 1, 2027 |
Note: Festival-based holidays (Eid, Diwali, Ugadi, etc.) are tentative and may change with lunar calendar adjustments.
Important Notes
- The official holiday list is published by the General Administration Department (GAD) each December.
- Eid, Bakrid, and Muharram dates depend on the Islamic lunar calendar.
- Additional district-specific holidays may be announced for local festivals such as Bonalu or Bathukamma.
- Schools and colleges may also declare local holidays due to weather, elections, or government events.
The Telangana Public Holidays 2026 calendar showcases the state’s rich tapestry of cultures and religions. From Ugadi to Bathukamma and Bonalu, every holiday reflects Telangana’s diverse traditions.
Whether you’re planning your vacations, banking activities, or school schedules, this list provides a handy reference. Stay tuned for the official 2026 notification from the Telangana Government for final confirmation.
