Telangana Government Holidays List 2026

Updated on: Dec 24th, 2025

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The Telangana government 2026 holiday list mixes national events with colourful local festivals such as Sankranti and Bathukamma, along with key bank closures. It helps people easily plan festivals, family get-togethers, or work schedules.

Upcoming Holidays:
New Year’s Day is observed on Thursday, 1 January 2026, marking the start of the new calendar year with fresh beginnings.
Bhogi falls on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, and is celebrated by discarding old items to welcome renewal and positivity.
Sankranti or Pongal is celebrated on Thursday, 15 January 2026, honoring the harvest season and expressing gratitude to nature and the sun.
Kanumu or Uzhavar Thirunal is observed on Friday, 16 January 2026, recognizing farmers and the importance of agriculture in daily life.
Republic Day is celebrated on Monday, 26 January 2026, commemorating the day India’s Constitution came into force.

List of 2026 Government Holidays in Telangana

This detailed 2026 holiday lineup from the Telangana government details closures for state offices, schools, and banks.

Date	Weekday	Occasion
January 1, 2026	Thursday	New Year's Day
January 14, 2026	Wednesday	Bhogi
January 15, 2026	Thursday	Sankranti / Pongal
January 16, 2026	Friday	Kanumu / Uzhavar Thirunal
January 26, 2026	Monday	Republic Day
March 3, 2026	Tuesday	Holi
March 19, 2026	Thursday	Ugadi
March 21, 2026	Saturday	Eidul Fitr / Ramzan
March 22, 2026	Sunday	Following Day of Ramzan
March 27, 2026	Friday	Sri Rama Navami
March 31, 2026	Tuesday	Mahavir Jayanti
April 1, 2026	Wednesday	Annual Closing of Accounts (Banks)
April 3, 2026	Friday	Good Friday
April 14, 2026	Tuesday	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti / Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti
May 1, 2026	Friday	May Day / Labour Day
May 27, 2026	Wednesday	Edul Azha / Bakrid
June 26, 2026	Friday	Shahadat Imam Husain / 10th Muharram
August 15, 2026	Saturday	Independence Day
August 26, 2026	Wednesday	Eid Miladun Nabi
August 28, 2026	Friday	Bonalu
October 2, 2026	Friday	Gandhi Jayanti
October 18, 2026	Saturday	Saddula Bathukamma
October 20, 2026	Tuesday	Vijaya Dasami
October 21, 2026	Wednesday	Following Day of Vijaya Dasami
November 8, 2026	Sunday	Deepavali
November 24, 2026	Tuesday	Kartika Purnima / Guru Nanak Jayanti
December 25, 2026	Friday	Christmas
December 26, 2026	Saturday	Following Day of Christmas

The Telangana government's holiday calendar for 2026 showcases the state's joyful festivals and rich traditions, featuring highlights such as Sankranti and Bonalu, along with key national days.

This fun lineup helps workers, families, and neighbourhoods blend their goals with happy breaks, keeping energy high all year long.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sankranti a public holiday in Telangana for 2026?

Yes, Sankranti is a jubilant state holiday on Thursday, January 15, 2026, honouring the harvest with rangoli, sweets, and cattle adorations in rural heartlands.

Are there any tentative holidays in the Telangana 2026 calendar?

Yes, Islamic festivals including Eidul Fitr (March 21), Edul Azha (May 27), Shahadat Imam Husain (June 26), and Eid Miladun Nabi (August 26) are provisional and could shift slightly depending on lunar sightings.

When does Deepavali occur in Telangana in 2026?

Deepavali is scheduled for Sunday, November 8, 2026, bathing the state in golden lights, explosive joys, and invocations for abundance and peace.

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