Telangana Government Holiday List 2026 Released

The Telangana state government has officially issued the list of general and optional holidays for the year 2026. As per the notification, all state government offices will remain closed on every Sunday and on the second Saturdays throughout the year.

Along with general holidays, the government has also released the optional holiday list, which includes festivals and occasions that fall on weekends as well. Government employees are permitted to choose up to five optional holidays in 2026, based on personal preference, and the selection is not restricted by religion.

The government further clarified that dates of Islamic festivals such as Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramzan), Eid-ul-Azha (Bakrid), Muharram (Shahadat Imam Hussain), and Eid Milad-un-Nabi may change depending on moon sighting. Any revisions to these dates or the declaration of new holidays will be communicated through electronic and print media.

Telangana General Holidays List 2026

Below is the list of general holidays notified by the Telangana government for 2026, including those that fall on Sundays:

January 14 (Wednesday) – Bhogi January 15 (Thursday) – Sankranti / Pongal January 26 (Monday) – Republic Day February 15 (Sunday) – Maha Shivaratri March 3 (Tuesday) – Holi March 19 (Thursday) – Ugadi March 21 (Saturday) – Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramzan) March 22 (Sunday) – Following Day of Ramzan March 27 (Friday) – Sri Rama Navami April 3 (Friday) – Good Friday April 5 (Sunday) – Babu Jagjivan Ram’s Birthday April 14 (Tuesday) – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Birthday May 27 (Wednesday) – Eid-ul-Azha (Bakrid) June 26 (Friday) – Shahadat Imam Hussain August 10 (Monday) – Bonalu August 15 (Saturday) – Independence Day August 26 (Wednesday) – Eid Milad-un-Nabi September 4 (Friday) – Sri Krishna Ashtami September 14 (Monday) – Vinayaka Chavithi October 2 (Friday) – Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti October 18 (Sunday) – Saddula Bathukamma October 20 (Tuesday) – Vijaya Dasami / Dussehra October 21 (Wednesday) – Following Day of Vijaya Dasami November 8 (Sunday) – Deepavali November 24 (Tuesday) – Kartika Purnima / Guru Nanak’s Jayanti December 25 (Friday) – Christmas December 26 (Saturday) – Following Day of Christmas (Boxing Day)

Key Highlights

All state government offices will remain closed on Sundays and second Saturdays in 2026. Employees may opt for any five optional holidays during the year. Several important festivals fall on weekends, including Maha Shivaratri, Saddula Bathukamma, and Deepavali. Holiday dates linked to moon sighting may be revised and announced separately.

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