The Government of Andhra Pradesh has released the General Holidays and Optional Holidays for the year 2026, through G.O. Rt. No. 2276, dated 04.12.2025.
All State Government offices shall remain closed on Sundays and Second Saturdays throughout the year.
AP Government Holidays List 2026
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| AP Government Holidays List 2026 |
General Holidays for 2026 (Annexure–I)
Note: Holidays falling on Second Saturdays/Sundays are shown separately in Annexure–I(A).
| Sl. No. | Occasion / Festival | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhogi | 14.01.2026 | Wednesday |
| 2 | Makara Sankranti | 15.01.2026 | Thursday |
| 3 | Kanuma | 16.01.2026 | Friday |
| 4 | Republic Day | 26.01.2026 | Monday |
| 5 | Maha Sivaratri | 15.02.2026 | Sunday |
| 6 | Holi | 03.03.2026 | Tuesday |
| 7 | Ugadi | 19.03.2026 | Thursday |
| 8 | Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramzan) | 20.03.2026 | Friday |
| 9 | Srirama Navami | 27.03.2026 | Friday |
| 10 | Good Friday | 03.04.2026 | Friday |
| 11 | Babu Jagjivan Ram’s Birthday | 05.04.2026 | Sunday |
| 12 | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Birthday | 14.04.2026 | Tuesday |
| 13 | Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid) | 27.05.2026 | Wednesday |
| 14 | Moharrum (Shahadat Imam Hussain RA, 1447 Hijri) | 25.06.2026 | Thursday |
| 15 | Independence Day | 15.08.2026 | Saturday |
| 16 | Vara Lakshmi Vratham | 21.08.2026 | Friday |
| 17 | Milad-un-Nabi (1447 Hijri SAWS) | 25.08.2026 | Tuesday |
| 18 | Sri Krishna Ashtami | 04.09.2026 | Friday |
| 19 | Vinayaka Chavithi | 14.09.2026 | Monday |
| 20 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanthi | 02.10.2026 | Friday |
| 21 | Durgashtami | 18.10.2026 | Sunday |
| 22 | Vijaya Dasami | 20.10.2026 | Tuesday |
| 23 | Deepavali | 08.11.2026 | Sunday |
| 24 | Christmas | 25.12.2026 | Friday |
General Holidays Falling on Sunday — (Annexure–I(A))
- Maha Sivaratri — 15.02.2026
- Babu Jagjivan Ram’s Birthday — 05.04.2026
- Durgashtami — 18.10.2026
- Deepavali — 08.11.2026
Optional Holidays for 2026 (Annexure–II)
Employees may avail any five (5) optional holidays with prior permission.
Optional holidays falling on Second Saturdays/Sundays appear in Annexure–II(A).
| Sl. No. | Occasion / Festival | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Year’s Day | 01.01.2026 | Thursday |
| 2 | Birthday of Hazrath Ali (R.A.) | 03.01.2026 | Saturday |
| 3 | Shab-e-Meraj (27th Rajab) | 16.01.2026 | Friday |
| 4 | Shab-e-Barath | 03.02.2026 | Tuesday |
| 5 | Shahadat of Hazrath Ali (R.A.) | 11.03.2026 | Wednesday |
| 6 | Jamatul Veda | 13.03.2026 | Friday |
| 7 | Shab-e-Qadar | 15.03.2026 | Sunday |
| 8 | Mahaveer Jayanthi | 20.04.2026 | Monday |
| 9 | Basava Jayanthi | 31.03.2026 | Tuesday |
| 10 | Buddha Purnima | 01.05.2026 | Friday |
| 11 | Eid-e-Gadeer | 03.06.2026 | Wednesday |
| 12 | Moharram (1447 Hijri) | 16.06.2026 | Tuesday |
| 13 | Ratha Yatra | 16.07.2026 | Thursday |
| 14 | Arbayeen (Chahallum 1447 Hijri) | 04.08.2026 | Tuesday |
| 15 | Parsi New Year’s Day | 15.08.2026 | Saturday |
| 16 | Yaz Dahum Shareef | 22.09.2026 | Tuesday |
| 17 | Mahalaya Amavasya | 10.10.2026 | 2nd Saturday |
| 18 | Hazrath Syed Mohammed Juvanpuri Mehdi’s Birthday | 27.10.2026 | Tuesday |
| 19 | Guru Nanak Jayanthi | 24.11.2026 | Tuesday |
| 20 | Christmas Eve | 24.12.2026 | Thursday |
| 21 | Boxing Day | 26.12.2026 | Saturday |
Optional Holidays Falling on Sunday/Second Saturday (Annexure–II(A))
- Shab-e-Qadar — 15.03.2026 (Sunday)
- Mahalaya Amavasya — 10.10.2026 (Second Saturday)
Important Note (Date Variations)
Dates of festivals such as Ramzan, Bakrid, Moharrum, Eid Milad-un-Nabi, and any Hindu festival that depends on Moon sighting may change.
The updated date will be announced through Print/Electronic Media, and all Government departments must follow the announced date without waiting for a separate order.
