Andhra Pradesh Public Holidays 2026 (AP Government & Bank Holiday List)

Planning your work, travel, banking, school activities, or government-office visits in Andhra Pradesh? This complete Andhra Pradesh public holidays 2026 guide provides the important AP government holidays, bank holidays, national holidays, festivals, optional holidays, and month-wise holiday information for 2026. 📅

The official Andhra Pradesh Government notification for 2026 was issued through G.O.Rt.No.2276 dated 4 December 2025. The notification specifies general holidays for State Government offices and also provides a separate list of optional holidays. Some dates may be changed later if required because of moon sighting or other official announcements.

For a broader national and state-wise holiday overview, see the Complete List of Public Holidays in India 2026. This Andhra Pradesh page focuses specifically on holidays applicable to Andhra Pradesh.

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Quick Answer

Andhra Pradesh public holidays 2026 include major occasions such as Bhogi, Makara Sankranti, Kanuma, Republic Day, Holi, Ugadi, Eid-ul-Fitr, Sri Rama Navami, Good Friday, Ambedkar Jayanti, Bakrid, Muharram, Independence Day, Varalakshmi Vratham, Vinayaka Chavithi, Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Deepavali, and Christmas. The AP Government notified 24 general holidays for 2026, along with optional holidays.

Summary

The Andhra Pradesh holidays 2026 calendar contains general government holidays, optional holidays, weekly Sunday holidays, second-Saturday closures, and bank holidays. The AP Government's official notification states that State Government offices will remain closed on Sundays and second Saturdays and that employees may avail themselves of up to five optional holidays during 2026, subject to the applicable conditions. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

The general holiday list contains 24 notified occasions. Four of those occasions fall on Sundays in 2026: Maha Sivaratri, Babu Jagjivan Ram's Birthday, Durgashtami and Deepavali. The notification separately identifies these Sunday occurrences. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

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What are Andhra Pradesh public holidays 2026?

Andhra Pradesh public holidays 2026 are officially notified holidays observed by the Andhra Pradesh Government and applicable to State Government offices according to the relevant government order. The 2026 notification includes general holidays and optional holidays and also provides for closure of State Government offices on Sundays and second Saturdays.

However, one holiday list should not automatically be treated as applicable to every organisation. The AP Government notification specifically states that general holidays do not automatically apply to industrial establishments, public sector undertakings under State Government control, certain workmen and educational institutions. Separate orders may be issued for those organisations. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

How does the AP holiday calendar 2026 work?

AP holiday calendar 2026 works through several categories. General holidays are notified for State Government offices, optional holidays can be selected by eligible government employees within the permitted limit, and weekly closures include Sundays and second Saturdays for State Government offices. Banks follow their applicable banking holiday calendar, which can include national, state-specific and regular weekend closures.

Therefore, a government employee, bank customer, private employee and student may not necessarily follow exactly the same holiday calendar. Always check the relevant organisation's latest notification before assuming that a particular date is a holiday.

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Andhra Pradesh Government Holidays 2026 – Complete List

The following table is based on the Andhra Pradesh Government's G.O.Rt.No.2276 dated 4 December 2025. It contains the 24 general holidays notified for 2026. Four listed occasions fall on Sundays and are identified separately in the notification. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

These dates come from the 2026 Andhra Pradesh Government general-holiday notification. The notification also clarifies that some religious-festival dates can be changed if required because of moon sighting or another official decision. 📌

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Month-Wise Andhra Pradesh Holidays 2026

January 2026 Holidays in Andhra Pradesh

January 2026 has several important holidays in Andhra Pradesh, particularly around the Sankranti festival period. The AP Government general holiday list includes Bhogi on 14 January, Makara Sankranti on 15 January, Kanuma on 16 January and Republic Day on 26 January.

The three-day Bhogi, Sankranti and Kanuma period is especially important in Andhra Pradesh and is widely associated with the Sankranti festival season.

February 2026 Holidays in Andhra Pradesh

The AP Government's general holiday list contains Maha Sivaratri on 15 February 2026. Because the date falls on a Sunday, it is separately identified in the notification as an occasion occurring on Sunday. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

March 2026 Holidays in Andhra Pradesh

March is one of the busiest holiday months in the Andhra Pradesh calendar. The notified general holidays include Holi, Ugadi, Eid-ul-Fitr and Sri Rama Navami.

April 2026 Holidays in Andhra Pradesh

April 2026 includes Good Friday and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Birthday as general holidays. Babu Jagjivan Ram's Birthday also appears in the general holiday notification but falls on Sunday, 5 April 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

May 2026 Holidays in Andhra Pradesh

The AP Government general holiday notification lists Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid) on 27 May 2026. Bank calendars can contain additional closures that are not identical to the State Government general holiday list, so customers planning banking transactions should check the applicable bank/RBI calendar.

June 2026 Holidays in Andhra Pradesh

The general government holiday list includes Moharrum on 25 June 2026. The exact observance of certain Islamic holidays can be subject to official date changes based on moon sighting. The AP Government specifically included this qualification in its 2026 notification. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

July 2026 Holidays in Andhra Pradesh

There is no general State Government holiday listed in the AP Government's 2026 general holiday schedule for July. Optional holidays, however, include Ratha Yatra on 16 July 2026. Eligible State Government employees can select permitted optional holidays according to the applicable rules.

August 2026 Holidays in Andhra Pradesh

August includes Independence Day, Vara Lakshmi Vratham and Milad-un-Nabi in the AP Government general holiday schedule.

September 2026 Holidays in Andhra Pradesh

September has three important general holidays: Sri Krishnaashtami, Vinayaka Chavithi and, through the broader festive season, other optional observances may also apply.

October 2026 Holidays in Andhra Pradesh

October contains Gandhi Jayanti, Durgashtami and Vijaya Dasami in the general holiday list. Durgashtami falls on Sunday, while Vijaya Dasami falls on Tuesday.

November 2026 Holidays in Andhra Pradesh

Deepavali is listed as a general holiday on 8 November 2026. The date falls on Sunday. The AP Government notification separately identifies Deepavali as one of the general-holiday occasions occurring on a Sunday. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

December 2026 Holidays in Andhra Pradesh

Christmas Day is the final general holiday in the AP Government's 2026 list. It falls on Friday, 25 December 2026.

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AP Bank Holidays 2026

AP bank holidays 2026 are not exactly the same as the Andhra Pradesh Government office holiday list. Bank branches generally observe Sundays and second and fourth Saturdays as regular weekly closures, along with bank holidays notified for the relevant state or banking jurisdiction. Regional holidays can therefore differ from a State Government office calendar.

For example, published 2026 banking calendars identify Andhra Pradesh-specific closures such as Makara Sankranti, Holi, Ugadi, Eid-ul-Fitr, Sri Rama Navami, Good Friday, Ambedkar Jayanti, Bakrid, Moharrum, Independence Day, Milad-un-Nabi, Krishna Jayanthi, Ganesh Chaturthi, Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra and other applicable dates. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

What is the difference between AP government holidays and bank holidays?

AP government holidays and bank holidays are related but are not identical. A State Government holiday primarily concerns government offices covered by the applicable order. Bank holidays are determined under the banking holiday framework and can include state-specific closures, national holidays and regular second- and fourth-Saturday/Sunday closures.

The AP Government notification itself warns that general holidays do not automatically apply to industrial establishments, State-controlled PSUs and educational institutions. Separate orders may apply to those organisations. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

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Andhra Pradesh Bank Holiday Dates to Remember in 2026

For banking purposes, customers should pay particular attention to the regular second and fourth Saturdays, Sundays, and state-specific holidays. The RBI holiday calendar reported for 2026 includes Andhra Pradesh-specific bank closures on several dates that overlap with the AP Government holiday calendar. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

Bank calendars can be updated or supplemented by official notifications. For an important transaction such as cheque submission, property documentation, loan processing, cash deposit or branch visit, verify the branch's latest holiday information before visiting.

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Optional Holidays in Andhra Pradesh 2026

Optional holidays in Andhra Pradesh 2026 are holidays from which eligible State Government employees may choose a limited number. The AP Government's G.O.Rt.No.2276 permits employees to avail themselves of up to five optional holidays during 2026 from the festivals or occasions listed in Annexure II, subject to advance application and approval. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

The optional-holiday dates above are taken from Annexure II of the AP Government's 2026 notification. The order also excludes optional holidays falling on the specified second Saturdays or Sundays according to its stated conditions. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

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How Many General Holidays Are There in Andhra Pradesh in 2026?

Andhra Pradesh has 24 notified general-holiday occasions in 2026. However, four of these occasions fall on Sundays: Maha Sivaratri, Babu Jagjivan Ram's Birthday, Durgashtami and Deepavali. Therefore, the number of unique working-day closures can be different from the simple count of 24 listed occasions. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

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Which Festivals Are Important in the Andhra Pradesh Holiday Calendar 2026?

Important festivals in the Andhra Pradesh holiday calendar 2026 include Sankranti, Ugadi, Sri Rama Navami, Vinayaka Chavithi, Krishnaashtami, Dussehra and Deepavali. Religious and national occasions such as Eid-ul-Fitr, Bakrid, Moharrum, Milad-un-Nabi, Republic Day, Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti are also represented in the notified calendar.

• Bhogi – 14 January 2026
• Makara Sankranti – 15 January 2026
• Kanuma – 16 January 2026
• Ugadi – 19 March 2026
• Sri Rama Navami – 27 March 2026
• Vara Lakshmi Vratham – 21 August 2026
• Vinayaka Chavithi – 14 September 2026
• Vijaya Dasami – 20 October 2026
• Deepavali – 8 November 2026
• Christmas – 25 December 2026

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Are Sundays and Second Saturdays Holidays in Andhra Pradesh?

Yes, State Government offices in Andhra Pradesh remain closed on Sundays and second Saturdays during 2026. This rule is expressly stated in G.O.Rt.No.2276. It should not, however, be used to determine the holiday schedule of every private company, school, college, industrial establishment or other organisation. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

What Happens When an AP Government Holiday Falls on Sunday?

When an AP Government holiday falls on Sunday, it remains listed as a notified holiday but Sunday is already a regular closure day. The 2026 notification separately identifies four such occasions. Whether an additional substitute holiday is provided depends on a specific government order; it should not be assumed automatically.

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Important Note About Date Changes

Some religious holidays are dependent on lunar observations. The Andhra Pradesh Government's 2026 notification specifically states that if the date of Ramzan, Bakrid, Moharrum, Eid Milad-un-Nabi or another Hindu festival changes because of relevant circumstances, the revised date may be announced through electronic or print media and departments are expected to act accordingly. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

For this reason, a downloadable calendar should ideally include a small note such as: "Holiday dates are subject to official revision." This is especially useful for dates associated with moon sighting.

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Andhra Pradesh Holiday Calendar 2026 for Government Employees

Government employees should distinguish between general holidays and optional holidays. General holidays are part of the notified State Government calendar, while optional holidays require the employee to select an eligible occasion and apply in advance. The 2026 notification allows up to five optional holidays, subject to approval by the competent authority. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

Practical checklist for government employees

• Check whether the date is a general holiday or optional holiday.
• For optional holidays, apply in writing in advance as required.
• Check whether the selected optional holiday falls on a Sunday or second Saturday.
• Check later government announcements for revised festival dates.
• Do not assume that an optional holiday means every government office will be closed.
• Keep a copy of the latest official holiday notification for reference.

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Andhra Pradesh Holidays 2026 for Banks

Bank customers should use the banking holiday calendar rather than relying only on the State Government office calendar. Bank branches generally close on Sundays and second and fourth Saturdays, while additional regional and national bank holidays may apply.

For example, the 2026 banking calendar identifies AP-specific closures around Sankranti, Holi, Ugadi, Eid-ul-Fitr, Sri Rama Navami, Good Friday, Ambedkar Jayanti, Bakrid, Moharrum, Milad-un-Nabi, Krishna Jayanthi, Ganesh Chaturthi and Dussehra, among others. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}

Banking services that may remain available

A bank branch being closed does not necessarily mean that all banking services stop. Customers can generally continue using services such as UPI, ATMs, mobile banking, internet banking and other digital channels, although individual services can experience maintenance or other interruptions.

• UPI payments may continue.
• ATM withdrawals generally remain available.
• Internet banking may remain operational.
• Mobile banking services may remain operational.
• Some branch-specific services require the branch to be open.

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Andhra Pradesh Public Holidays 2026 – Long Weekend Opportunities

The 2026 calendar contains several holidays that fall close to weekends. Employees planning personal travel can combine an official holiday with Saturday and Sunday leave where permitted. However, a long weekend depends on the employee's organisation and leave policy.

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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Using the AP Holiday List

A holiday calendar is useful only when the correct category is identified. Many mistakes happen because users treat a government-office holiday as a universal holiday or assume that every holiday automatically creates a compensatory day off.

• Do not assume every government holiday applies to private companies. Private employers may follow their own holiday policy and applicable labour rules.
• Do not confuse optional holidays with general holidays. Optional holidays require the applicable selection and approval process.
• Do not assume a Sunday holiday creates an additional weekday holiday. A substitute holiday requires a specific applicable order.
• Do not use the AP Government list as the only bank calendar. Banks follow their applicable banking holiday schedule.
• Do not ignore revised holiday notifications. Certain religious dates can change.
• Do not assume schools follow the State Government office calendar. The AP Government notification specifically provides for separate orders for educational institutions.

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How to Use the Andhra Pradesh Holiday Calendar for Planning

Using the Andhra Pradesh holiday calendar correctly means first identifying the organisation you are dealing with. A State Government employee should check the AP Government notification. A bank customer should check the banking calendar. A student should check the relevant education department or institution calendar. A private employee should check the employer's declared holiday list.

Simple planning process

1. Identify whether you need a government, bank, school or private-company holiday calendar.
2. Check the applicable 2026 official notification.
3. Mark general holidays in your personal calendar.
4. Mark Sundays and regular weekly closures separately.
5. Check optional holidays if you are eligible.
6. Check for later date revisions before important travel or appointments.
7. Confirm bank branch opening status before a time-sensitive transaction.

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Andhra Pradesh Holiday Calendar 2026 – Process Flow

Holiday planning process: Official notification → Identify holiday category → Check date → Check organisation-specific applicability → Check revised notification → Plan office, bank, travel or personal activity.

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Andhra Pradesh Public Holidays 2026 Checklist

• ☑ Save the 2026 AP Government holiday notification.
• ☑ Mark the 24 general holiday occasions.
• ☑ Mark Sundays and second Saturdays for government-office planning.
• ☑ Review the 21 optional holidays if eligible.
• ☑ Remember that eligible employees can avail up to five optional holidays under the notification.
• ☑ Check the bank-specific holiday calendar before visiting a branch.
• ☑ Check school or college-specific calendars separately.
• ☑ Check private employer holiday policies separately.
• ☑ Watch for revised dates for moon-dependent festivals.
• ☑ Keep your calendar updated if an official revision is announced.

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Official Sources for Andhra Pradesh Holidays 2026

The primary reference for the AP Government holiday schedule is G.O.Rt.No.2276 issued by the General Administration (Political.B) Department on 4 December 2025. The government order provides the general and optional holiday schedules and the rules applicable to State Government offices. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}

• Andhra Pradesh Government Holiday Notification: :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}
• Government of India holiday document: :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}
• Andhra Pradesh Government NIC portal: :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}
• Reserve Bank of India: :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}

The official AP notification is the best source for State Government holiday applicability. For bank branch closures, users should verify the applicable RBI/banking calendar and, for important transactions, the relevant bank branch.

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Suggested Posts

If you are checking holiday calendars for employees, travel, offices, banking or annual planning, the following related state-wise guides can be useful:

• List of Public Holidays in India 2026 – Complete national and state-wise public holiday overview.
• Maharashtra Public Holidays 2026 – Maharashtra government, bank and optional holiday information.
• Gujarat Public Holidays 2026 – Gujarat government and bank holiday calendar.
• Rajasthan Public Holidays 2026 – Rajasthan government and bank holiday list.
• Delhi Public Holidays 2026 – Gazetted, bank and restricted holidays.
• Karnataka Public Holidays 2026 – Karnataka government and bank holiday calendar.
• Haryana Public Holidays 2026 – Haryana government and bank holidays.
• Punjab Public Holidays 2026 – Punjab government, bank and festival holiday information.
• Uttar Pradesh Public Holidays 2026 – UP government and bank holiday calendar.
• Madhya Pradesh Public Holidays 2026 – MP government, bank and festival holiday list.
• Telangana Public Holidays 2026 – Telangana government and bank holiday information.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Conclusion

Andhra Pradesh public holidays 2026 include 24 general holiday occasions notified by the State Government, covering major national, religious and regional festivals. The calendar also contains 21 optional holiday occasions, from which eligible State Government employees may avail themselves of up to five optional holidays under the notified rules.

For accurate planning, always distinguish between AP Government holidays, bank holidays, optional holidays and organisation-specific holidays. The official AP notification should be treated as the primary reference for State Government offices, while bank customers should separately verify the applicable banking calendar. 📅

For the complete national and state-wise holiday overview, visit the Complete List of Public Holidays in India 2026. You can also compare Andhra Pradesh with other state calendars using the related state holiday guides above.