Andhra Pradesh Holidays 2026
Every 2026 holiday in Andhra Pradesh on one page: state government public and restricted holidays, bank holidays, central government and school holidays.
How holidays work in Andhra Pradesh
Three lists decide who gets a day off in Andhra Pradesh. The state government notifies its own list every year, usually in November or December for the following year. For 2026 it has 24 public holidays on which state government offices are closed, and 22 restricted holidays, from which each employee may take only a small number.
Banks follow the Reserve Bank of India list for its Vijayawada office: 20 bank holidays in 2026, on top of every Sunday and the second and fourth Saturday of each month. A bank holiday also stops cheque clearing, so payments due that day move to the next working day.
Central government offices in Andhra Pradesh follow the national list of the Department of Personnel and Training: 14 compulsory holidays for the whole country, three more chosen for each state by the central government employees' coordination committee in its capital, and two restricted holidays of each employee's choice. Schools follow the education department's own calendar, which adds summer and winter vacations.
5 of this year's state holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday, so no extra day off is given for them. Dates of Muslim festivals depend on the sighting of the moon and can move by a day; the government announces any change a day or two before.
List of holidays in Andhra Pradesh 2026
"Closed" shows who gets the day off. Gazetted means the state or central government offices close; restricted holidays are optional days for state government staff.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Closed | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday |  New Year's Day |
Restricted | |
| 3 Jan 2026 | Saturday | Hazrat Ali's Birthday | Restricted | |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Wednesday | Bhogi (Sankranti day 1) | Gazetted | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | Thursday | Makara Sankranti | Gazetted | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Friday | Kanuma (Sankranti day 3) / Shab-e-Meraj | Gazetted | |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Monday |  Republic Day |
Gazetted | |
| 3 Feb 2026 | Tuesday | Shab-e-Barat | Restricted | |
| 15 Feb 2026 | Sunday |  Maha Shivratri |
Gazetted | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | Monday | Maha Shivratri |
Restricted | |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Tuesday |  Holi |
Gazetted | |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Wednesday | Hazrat Ali's Birthday | Restricted | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Friday | Jumu'atul-Wida | Restricted | |
| 15 Mar 2026 | Sunday | Shab-e-Qadr | Restricted | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Thursday |  Ugadi |
Gazetted | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Friday | Eid-ul-Fitrmoon sighting | Gazetted | |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Eid-ul-Fitrmoon sighting | Gazetted | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Friday |  Ram Navami |
Gazetted | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Tuesday |  Mahavir Jayanti |
Gazetted | |
| 1 Apr 2026 | Wednesday | Annual closing of bank accounts | Bank holiday | |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Friday |  Good Friday |
Gazetted | |
| 5 Apr 2026 | Sunday | Babu Jagjivan Ram's Birthday | Gazetted | |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Tuesday |  Ambedkar Jayanti |
Gazetted | |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Monday | Basava Jayanti | Restricted | |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday |  Buddha Purnima |
Gazetted | |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid)moon sighting | Gazetted | |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid) | Bank holiday | |
| 3 Jun 2026 | Wednesday | Eid-e-Ghadeer | Restricted | |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Thursday | Muharram (Ashura)moon sighting | Restricted | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Friday | Muharram (Ashura)moon sighting | Gazetted | |
| 16 Jul 2026 | Thursday |  Rath Yatra |
Restricted | |
| 4 Aug 2026 | Tuesday | Chehlum | Restricted | |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday |  Independence Day /  Parsi New Year (Navroz) |
Gazetted | |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Friday | Varalakshmi Vratam | Gazetted | |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | Milad-un-Nabi (Eid-e-Milad)moon sighting | Gazetted | |
| 4 Sep 2026 | Friday |  Janmashtami |
Gazetted | |
| 14 Sep 2026 | Monday |  Ganesh Chaturthi |
Gazetted | |
| 22 Sep 2026 | Tuesday | Yaz Dahum Shareef | Restricted | |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Friday |  Gandhi Jayanti |
Gazetted | |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Saturday |  Mahalaya Amavasya |
Restricted | |
| 18 Oct 2026 | Sunday | Durgashtami | Gazetted | |
| 20 Oct 2026 | Tuesday |  Dussehra |
Gazetted | |
| 27 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | Birthday of Hazrat Syed Mohammed Juvanpuri Mehdi | Restricted | |
| 8 Nov 2026 | Sunday |  Diwali |
Gazetted | |
| 24 Nov 2026 | Tuesday |  Guru Nanak Jayanti |
Gazetted | |
| 24 Dec 2026 | Thursday |  Christmas Eve |
Restricted | |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday |  Christmas |
Gazetted | |
| 26 Dec 2026 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Restricted |
Bank holidays in Andhra Pradesh 2026
Under the RBI rule in force since September 2015, all banks close on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. They are shown below with the RBI holidays for Vijayawada. Online banking, UPI and ATMs keep working on bank holidays. See the full bank holiday page.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 15 Jan 2026 | Thursday | Uttarayana Punyakala/Pongal/Maghe Sankranti/Makara Sankranti/Election to Municipal Corporations in Maharashtra |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Friday | Thiruvalluvar Day/Kanuma |
| 24 Jan 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| 14 Feb 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 28 Feb 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Holi |
| 14 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Thursday | Ugadi |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Eid-ul-Fitr |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Friday | Ram Navami |
| 28 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 1 Apr 2026 | Wednesday | Annual closing of bank accounts |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 11 Apr 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 25 Apr 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Buddha Purnima |
| 9 May 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 23 May 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid) |
| 13 Jun 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Friday | Muharram (Ashura) |
| 27 Jun 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 11 Jul 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 8 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 22 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | Milad-un-Nabi (Eid-e-Milad) |
| 4 Sep 2026 | Friday | Janmashtami |
| 12 Sep 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 14 Sep 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| 26 Sep 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 20 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra |
| 24 Oct 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 14 Nov 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 28 Nov 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 12 Dec 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas |
| 26 Dec 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
Major festivals in Andhra Pradesh in 2026
- Republic Day Monday, 26 January 2026 · State Govt, Bank, Central Govt closed Republic Day marks the day in 1950 when the Constitution of India came into force and the country became a sovereign democratic republic with an elected head of state.
- Maha Shivratri Sunday, 15 February 2026 · State Govt closed Maha Shivaratri is the great night of Lord Shiva, marked by fasting, abhishek of the Shiva lingam and an all night vigil of prayer and chanting.
- Holi Tuesday, 3 March 2026 · State Govt, Bank closed Holi is the Hindu spring festival of colours, beginning with the Holika Dahan bonfire on Phalguna Purnima and followed by a day of playing with colour and water.
- Eid-ul-Fitr Friday, 20 March 2026 · State Govt closed Eid ul-Fitr is the festival of breaking the fast at the end of Ramadan, marked by the Eid prayer, charity to the poor, new clothes, sweet seviyan and family visits.
- Ram Navami Friday, 27 March 2026 · State Govt, Bank closed Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Ram, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, at noon in Ayodhya, on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri, with puja, fasting, recitation and processions.
- Mahavir Jayanti Tuesday, 31 March 2026 · Central Govt closed Mahavir Jayanti celebrates the birth of Bhagwan Mahavir, the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism, whose teachings on non violence, truth and simple living guide Jains across the world.
- Good Friday Friday, 3 April 2026 · State Govt, Bank, Central Govt closed Good Friday is the solemn day on which Christians remember the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, observed with fasting, prayer and the Way of the Cross.
- Ambedkar Jayanti Tuesday, 14 April 2026 · State Govt, Bank closed Ambedkar Jayanti on 14 April honours Dr B.R. Ambedkar, chief architect of the Indian Constitution and champion of equality, with tributes, processions and public events.
- Buddha Purnima Friday, 1 May 2026 · Bank, Central Govt closed Buddha Purnima marks the birth, enlightenment and passing of Gautama Buddha, observed on the Vaishakha full moon with prayers, meditation, charity and lamps at viharas across India.
- Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid) Wednesday, 27 May 2026 · State Govt, Central Govt closed Eid ul-Adha, called Bakrid in India, honours the Prophet Ibrahim's readiness to sacrifice for God and is marked with Eid prayers, animal sacrifice and sharing of meat with the poor.
- Independence Day Saturday, 15 August 2026 · State Govt, Bank, Central Govt closed Independence Day marks the end of British rule on 15 August 1947, and in 2026 India celebrates its 80th Independence Day with flag hoisting across the country.
- Gandhi Jayanti Friday, 2 October 2026 · State Govt, Bank, Central Govt closed Gandhi Jayanti on 2 October marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of India's freedom struggle and the voice of truth and non-violence.
- Dussehra Tuesday, 20 October 2026 · State Govt, Bank, Central Govt closed Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, celebrates the victory of good over evil, recalling Lord Rama's defeat of Ravana and Goddess Durga's triumph over Mahishasura.
- Diwali Sunday, 8 November 2026 · State Govt, Central Govt closed Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates the victory of light over darkness with Lakshmi Puja, rows of diyas, sweets and family gatherings on the new moon night of Kartik.
- Guru Nanak Jayanti Tuesday, 24 November 2026 · Central Govt closed Guru Nanak Jayanti, or Prakash Purab, celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, with prayers, nagar kirtans, langar and lit up gurdwaras.
- Christmas Friday, 25 December 2026 · State Govt, Bank, Central Govt closed Christmas on 25 December celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ with midnight Mass, carols, decorated trees, cribs, plum cake and sharing with the poor.
Holidays month by month
Organisations in Andhra Pradesh
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Andhra Pradesh in 2026?
The Andhra Pradesh government has notified 24 public holidays for 2026 on which its offices are closed, plus 22 restricted holidays from which employees choose a limited number.
How many bank holidays are there in Andhra Pradesh in 2026?
Banks in Andhra Pradesh are closed on 20 holidays in 2026 under the RBI list for its Vijayawada office, in addition to all Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.
Are banks in Andhra Pradesh closed on Saturdays?
Banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. They work on the first, third and fifth Saturdays unless that day is a holiday.
What is the next holiday in Andhra Pradesh?
The next holiday is Durgashtami on Sunday, 18 October 2026, when state govt offices are closed.
Is Republic Day a holiday in Andhra Pradesh in 2026?
Yes. Republic Day falls on Monday, 26 January 2026 and is a holiday for state govt, bank, central govt offices in Andhra Pradesh.
Is Maha Shivratri a holiday in Andhra Pradesh in 2026?
Yes. Maha Shivratri falls on Sunday, 15 February 2026 and is a holiday for state govt offices in Andhra Pradesh.
Next 60 days in Andhra Pradesh
- 18 OctSun Durgashtami
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20 OctTue
Dussehra
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8 NovSun
Diwali
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24 NovTue
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Holidays and festivals calendar: October and November 2026
Public holidays in Andhra Pradesh (bank, central government, state government and school lists) and major festivals across India. Restricted and minor days are left out.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2
Friday, 2 October Gandhi Jayanti Gandhi Jayanti on 2 October marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of India's freedom struggle and the voice of truth and non-violence. |
3 | 4 | |||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11
Sunday, 11 October Sharad Navratri Sharad Navratri is the nine night autumn festival of the Goddess Durga, beginning with Ghatasthapana and leading up to Dussehra, with fasting, prayer, garba... |
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17
Saturday, 17 October Durga Puja Durga Puja celebrates Goddess Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura with grand pandals, dhak drums, prayers and feasts, especially in West Bengal and ea... |
18
Sunday, 18 October Durgashtami |
| 19 | 20
Tuesday, 20 October Dussehra Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, celebrates the victory of good over evil, recalling Lord Rama's defeat of Ravana and Goddess Durga's triumph over Mahishasura. |
21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8
Sunday, 8 November Diwali Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates the victory of light over darkness with Lakshmi Puja, rows of diyas, sweets and family gatherings on the new moon... |
| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15
Sunday, 15 November Chhath Puja Chhath Puja is a four day festival of Bihar and eastern India in which devotees fast and offer arghya to the setting and rising Sun while standing in water. |
| 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| 23 | 24
Tuesday, 24 November Guru Nanak Jayanti Guru Nanak Jayanti, or Prakash Purab, celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, with prayers, nagar kirtans, langar and lit up gurdw... |
25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| 30 |
Public holiday Major festival Today
- Sat, 17 Oct
Durga Puja - Sun, 18 Oct Durgashtami
- Tue, 20 Oct
Dussehra
- Sun, 8 Nov
Diwali
- Sun, 15 Nov
Chhath Puja - Tue, 24 Nov
Guru Nanak Jayanti