The Government of Andhra Pradesh has released the official holiday list for the year 2026, which will be observed by all Government Offices and Banks across the state. The complete details, along with the official notification link, are given below.
Andhra Pradesh General Holidays List 2026 for Government Offices
| Sl. No. | Name of Holiday | Date | Day of Week |
| 1 | Bhogi | 14-Jan-2026 | Wednesday |
| 2 | Makara Sankranti | 15-Jan-2026 | Thursday |
| 3 | Kanuma | 16-Jan-2026 | Friday |
| 4 | Republic Day | 26-Jan-2026 | Monday |
| 5 | Maha Sivaratri | 15-Feb-2026 | Sunday |
| 6 | Holi | 03-Mar-2026 | Tuesday |
| 7 | Ugadi | 19-Mar-2026 | Thursday |
| 8 | Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramzan) | 20-Mar-2026 | Friday |
| 9 | Srirama Navami | 27-Mar-2026 | Friday |
| 10 | Good Friday | 03-Apr-2026 | Friday |
| 11 | Babu Jagjivan Ram’s Birthday | 05-Apr-2026 | Sunday |
| 12 | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Birthday | 14-Apr-2026 | Tuesday |
| 13 | Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid) | 27-May-2026 | Wednesday |
| 14 | Moharrum (Shahadat Imam Hussain RA, 1447 Hijri) | 25-Jun-2026 | Thursday |
| 15 | Independence Day | 15-Aug-2026 | Saturday |
| 16 | Vara Lakshmi Vratham | 21-Aug-2026 | Friday |
| 17 | Milad-un-Nabi (SAWS), 1447 Hijri | 25-Aug-2026 | Tuesday |
| 18 | Sri Krishna Ashtami | 04-Sep-2026 | Friday |
| 19 | Vinayaka Chavithi | 14-Sep-2026 | Monday |
| 20 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | 02-Oct-2026 | Friday |
| 21 | Durga Ashtami | 18-Oct-2026 | Sunday |
| 22 | Vijaya Dasami | 20-Oct-2026 | Tuesday |
| 23 | Deepavali | 08-Nov-2026 | Sunday |
| 24 | Christmas | 25-Dec-2026 | Friday |
Andhra Pradesh Optional Holidays List 2026 for Government Offices
State Government employees may avail themselves of up to five (5) Optional Holidays during the year 2026 from the list of festivals and occasions mentioned below.
| Sl. No. | Name of Holiday | Date | Day of Week |
| 1 | New Year’s Day | 01-Jan-2026 | Thursday |
| 2 | Birthday of Hazrath Ali (R.A.) | 03-Jan-2026 | Saturday |
| 3 | Shab-e-Meraj (27th Rajab) | 16-Jan-2026 | Friday |
| 4 | Shab-e-Barath | 03-Feb-2026 | Tuesday |
| 5 | Shahadat of Hazrath Ali (R.A.) | 11-Mar-2026 | Wednesday |
| 6 | Jamat-ul-Veda | 13-Mar-2026 | Friday |
| 7 | Shab-e-Qadar | 15-Mar-2026 | Sunday |
| 8 | Mahaveer Jayanthi | 31-Mar-2026 | Tuesday |
| 9 | Basava Jayanthi | 20-Apr-2026 | Monday |
| 10 | Buddha Purnima | 01-May-2026 | Friday |
| 11 | Eid-e-Gadeer | 03-Jun-2026 | Wednesday |
| 12 | Moharram (1447 Hijri) | 16-Jun-2026 | Tuesday |
| 13 | Ratha Yatra | 16-Jul-2026 | Thursday |
| 14 | Arbayeen (Chahallum – 1447 Hijri) | 04-Aug-2026 | Tuesday |
| 15 | Parsi New Year’s Day | 15-Aug-2026 | Saturday |
| 16 | Yaz Dahum Shareef | 22-Sep-2026 | Tuesday |
| 17 | Mahalaya Amavasya | 10-Oct-2026 | Saturday |
| 18 | Hazrath Syed Mohammed Juvanpuri Mehdi’s Birthday | 27-Oct-2026 | Tuesday |
| 19 | Guru Nanak Jayanthi | 24-Nov-2026 | Tuesday |
| 20 | Christmas Eve | 24-Dec-2026 | Thursday |
| 21 | Boxing Day | 26-Dec-2026 | Saturday |
Note :
- The State Government hereby directs that all offices under the State Government shall remain closed on all Sundays and Second Saturdays in every month during the year 2026.
- If there is any change in the dates of Ramzan, Bakrid, Muharram, and Eid Milad-un-Nabi due to the sighting of the moon, or in respect of any Hindu festival, the same shall be notified through electronic and print media.
Andhra Pradesh General Holidays List 2026 for Banks
| Sl. No. | Name of Holiday | Date | Day of Week |
| 1 | Makara Sankranti | 15-Jan-2026 | Thursday |
| 2 | Republic Day | 26-Jan-2026 | Monday |
| 3 | Maha Sivaratri | 15-Feb-2026 | Sunday |
| 4 | Holi | 03-Mar-2026 | Tuesday |
| 5 | Ugadi | 19-Mar-2026 | Thursday |
| 6 | Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramzan) | 20-Mar-2026 | Friday |
| 7 | Srirama Navami | 27-Mar-2026 | Friday |
| 8 | Annual Closing Day | 01-Apr-2026 | Wednesday |
| 9 | Good Friday | 03-Apr-2026 | Friday |
| 10 | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Birthday | 14-Apr-2026 | Tuesday |
| 11 | May Day | 01-May-2026 | Friday |
| 12 | Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid) | 27-May-2026 | Wednesday |
| 13 | Mohurrum (Shahadat Imam Hussain RA, 1447 Hijri) | 25-Jun-2026 | Thursday |
| 14 | Independence Day | 15-Aug-2026 | Saturday |
| 15 | Milad-un-Nabi (SAWS), 1447 Hijri | 25-Aug-2026 | Tuesday |
| 16 | Sri Krishna Ashtami | 04-Sep-2026 | Friday |
| 17 | Vinayaka Chavithi | 14-Sep-2026 | Monday |
| 18 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | 02-Oct-2026 | Friday |
| 19 | Vijaya Dasami | 20-Oct-2026 | Tuesday |
| 20 | Deepavali | 08-Nov-2026 | Sunday |
| 21 | Christmas | 25-Dec-2026 | Friday |
Official Notification
Andhra Pradesh State Holidays List 2026 Notification (PDF)
Official Website
Visit the official website of the General Administration Department for more details.
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