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Andhra Pradesh Holidays 2026 List Verified

Andhra Pradesh Public, Government and Bank Holidays 2026

Check if today or tomorrow is a holiday in Andhra Pradesh, plus the full 2026 list of government, public, restricted, bank, and school holidays for Visakhapatnam and the whole state. 26 public holidays and 2 restricted holidays, updated for HR and payroll teams.

Source: Government of Andhra Pradesh, General Administration Department (GAD). Live status updates daily. Last reviewed September 2026. Verify against the official gazette before payroll lock.

2026 At a Glance

26

Public

General

2

Restricted

Optional

3

National

All-India

27+

Bank

Key dates

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Is today a holiday in Andhra Pradesh?

Tuesday, 08 September 2026

No, it is a working day

Today is a regular working day across Andhra Pradesh. The state government has not declared a public holiday on this date. Offices, banks, and schools follow normal hours.

Is tomorrow a holiday in Andhra Pradesh?

Wednesday, 09 September 2026

No, it is a working day

Tomorrow is a regular working day across Andhra Pradesh. The state government has not declared a public holiday on this date. Offices, banks, and schools follow normal hours.

This status checks the current date in India against the official Andhra Pradesh 2026 calendar and refreshes daily. Weekly offs (Sundays, and second and fourth Saturdays) are not listed as public holidays.

Quick Read

Andhra Pradesh notifies 26 general public holidays for 2026 through the GAD, including the 3 national days and state festivals such as Ugadi, Sankranti, Vinayaka Chavithi, and Deepavali. It also lists 2 restricted holidays tied to lunar calendars, and banks observe their own holiday set. Apply these by employee work location and your Shops and Establishments policy across Visakhapatnam and the state.

Government & Public Holidays

List of Andhra Pradesh Government Holidays 2026

26 general public and government holidays, grouped by month. National gazetted days are tagged. Source: Andhra Pradesh GAD 2026 calendar.

Jan

January 2026

5 holidays
01 Jan New Year's Day Thursday Regional
14 Jan Bhogi Wednesday Regional
15 Jan Makara Sankranti Thursday Regional
16 Jan Kanuma Panduga Friday Regional
26 Jan Republic Day Monday National
Feb

February 2026

1 holiday
15 Feb Maha Shivaratri Sunday Regional
Mar

March 2026

5 holidays
03 Mar Holi Tuesday Regional
19 Mar Ugadi Thursday Regional
20 Mar Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan) Friday Regional
27 Mar Sri Rama Navami Friday Regional
31 Mar Mahavir Jayanti Tuesday Regional
Apr

April 2026

2 holidays
03 Apr Good Friday Friday Regional
14 Apr Dr B R Ambedkar Jayanti Tuesday Regional
May

May 2026

2 holidays
01 May May Day Friday Regional
27 May Bakrid (Id-ul-Zuha) Wednesday Regional
Jun

June 2026

1 holiday
25 Jun Muharram Thursday Regional
Aug

August 2026

3 holidays
15 Aug Independence Day Saturday National
21 Aug Varalakshmi Vratham Friday Regional
25 Aug Eid Milad-un-Nabi Tuesday Regional
Sep

September 2026

2 holidays
04 Sep Sri Krishna Ashtami Friday Regional
14 Sep Vinayaka Chavithi Monday Regional
Oct

October 2026

3 holidays
02 Oct Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti Friday National
18 Oct Durgashtami (Maha Ashtami) Sunday Regional
20 Oct Vijaya Dasami (Dussehra) Tuesday Regional
Nov

November 2026

1 holiday
08 Nov Deepavali Sunday Regional
Dec

December 2026

1 holiday
25 Dec Christmas Day Friday Regional

Holidays on lunar or Islamic calendars may shift by a day on moon sighting. Confirm against the official Andhra Pradesh gazette before locking payroll.

Bank Holidays

Bank Holidays in Andhra Pradesh 2026

Andhra Pradesh bank holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, the same list the RBI follows. Banks also close every Sunday and on the second and fourth Saturday.

DateDayBank Holiday
01 Jan 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
14 Jan 2026WednesdayBhogi
15 Jan 2026ThursdayMakara Sankranti
16 Jan 2026FridayKanuma Panduga
26 Jan 2026MondayRepublic Day
15 Feb 2026SundayMaha Shivaratri
03 Mar 2026TuesdayHoli
19 Mar 2026ThursdayUgadi
20 Mar 2026FridayId-ul-Fitr (Ramzan)
27 Mar 2026FridaySri Rama Navami
31 Mar 2026TuesdayMahavir Jayanti
01 Apr 2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank Accounts
03 Apr 2026FridayGood Friday
14 Apr 2026TuesdayDr B R Ambedkar Jayanti
01 May 2026FridayMay Day
27 May 2026WednesdayBakrid (Id-ul-Zuha)
25 Jun 2026ThursdayMuharram
15 Aug 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
21 Aug 2026FridayVaralakshmi Vratham
25 Aug 2026TuesdayEid Milad-un-Nabi
04 Sep 2026FridaySri Krishna Ashtami
14 Sep 2026MondayVinayaka Chavithi
02 Oct 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi Jayanti
18 Oct 2026SundayDurgashtami (Maha Ashtami)
20 Oct 2026TuesdayVijaya Dasami (Dussehra)
08 Nov 2026SundayDeepavali
25 Dec 2026FridayChristmas Day

Bank holiday lists are issued by the RBI per state. Confirm the final dates with your bank, as some festival dates are subject to revision.

Restricted Holidays

Optional / Restricted Holidays 2026

Employees may choose a limited number, subject to company policy. Banks observe the annual closing on 1 April.

DateDayOccasion
01 Apr 2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank Accounts
05 Apr 2026SundayBabu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti
Schools & Visakhapatnam

School Holidays and Visakhapatnam Holidays in Andhra Pradesh

Are schools closed tomorrow in Andhra Pradesh?

Andhra Pradesh schools follow the gazetted holidays above, plus their own academic-calendar breaks for summer, Sankranti, and Dasara. Any public holiday on this page is a school holiday statewide. Unplanned closures for rain or local events come from a separate District order, so check your school circular and the live status box above.

Is today a holiday in Visakhapatnam?

Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur, Tirupati, and the rest of Andhra Pradesh follow the same state holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday on this page applies in Visakhapatnam. The city also closes for the main Sankranti cluster and Deepavali festival days.

Employer Guide

How Andhra Pradesh holidays apply at work

01

Compulsory public holidays

The 26 general holidays are paid days off. Offices and banks stay closed. National days (Republic, Independence, Gandhi Jayanti) are mandatory everywhere. The Sankranti cluster and Dasara are the largest state breaks.

02

Restricted holiday choice

Employees pick a set number of optional holidays per company policy, up to five in Andhra Pradesh. Record the chosen day in your leave system.

03

Shops & Establishments rule

Private employers grant paid public holidays per the Andhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act and policy. Typical practice is 12 to 15 paid holidays plus weekly offs.

04

IT-sector note

Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada IT and ITES units often follow a fixed plus flexi-holiday model. Map each employee to the Andhra Pradesh calendar and let them pick flexi days within policy.

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Sources & Verification

How this Andhra Pradesh 2026 holiday list is verified

This calendar follows the official Government of Andhra Pradesh, General Administration Department 2026 holiday notification, compiled by the HRMS Software in India compliance team and cross-checked before each update. Last reviewed September 2026. Islamic and lunar festival dates stay provisional until the state confirms them, so verify against the official gazette before locking payroll.

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FAQ

Andhra Pradesh Holidays 2026 FAQ

Is today a holiday in Andhra Pradesh?
Check the live "Is today a holiday in Andhra Pradesh" box at the top of this page. It compares the current date against the official Andhra Pradesh 2026 calendar and updates every day. As a general rule, Andhra Pradesh government offices and banks close on all gazetted public holidays, every Sunday, and the second and fourth Saturday of each month.
Is tomorrow a holiday in Andhra Pradesh?
The "Is tomorrow a holiday in Andhra Pradesh" box near the top of this page shows tomorrow status automatically. If tomorrow is a gazetted public holiday such as Ugadi, Vinayaka Chavithi, Dasara, or Deepavali, offices and banks stay closed across the state, including Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada.
Is tomorrow a school holiday in Andhra Pradesh?
Most Andhra Pradesh schools follow the state gazetted holiday list plus their own academic breaks for summer, Sankranti, and Dasara. Any gazetted public holiday on this page is a school holiday across Andhra Pradesh, including Visakhapatnam. For unplanned closures due to rain or local events, the District administration issues a separate order, so confirm with your school circular.
Is today a holiday in Visakhapatnam?
Visakhapatnam follows the Andhra Pradesh state holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday listed on this page applies in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur, Tirupati, and across the state. Visakhapatnam observes major festival days like the Sankranti cluster and Ugadi as full state holidays.
How many public holidays does Andhra Pradesh have in 2026?
Andhra Pradesh notifies 26 general public holidays for 2026 under the GAD calendar, plus 2 restricted or optional holidays. The list includes the 3 national days and state festivals such as the Sankranti cluster, Ugadi, and Deepavali.
Are public holidays and government holidays the same in Andhra Pradesh?
For the most part, yes. The government (gazetted) holidays that Andhra Pradesh declares are the public holidays observed by offices, banks, and most establishments, and the two terms are used interchangeably. The separate set is restricted or optional holidays, which are not compulsory and are chosen by the employee within company policy.
Is the Andhra Pradesh 2026 holiday list the same for private and IT companies?
The three national days (Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti) are compulsory for every employer. For the rest, private and IT companies in Andhra Pradesh follow the Shops and Establishments Act and their own policy, usually granting 12 to 15 paid holidays from the state list plus a few optional ones. So the calendar is the same reference, but the exact paid days off can vary by company.
How do Andhra Pradesh holidays affect payroll and salary?
A declared public holiday is a paid day off, so it does not reduce monthly salary. If an employee works on a public holiday, most Andhra Pradesh employers pay overtime or grant a compensatory off as per policy. Payroll teams should mark each holiday correctly in attendance so loss-of-pay, overtime, and weekly-off calculations stay accurate at month end.
How many restricted or optional holidays can an Andhra Pradesh employee take?
Andhra Pradesh government employees may use up to five optional holidays during the year with prior permission. Private employers usually allow two to three from the optional list, set by company policy. Record each chosen day in your leave system so attendance and payroll reflect it.
What are the bank holidays in Andhra Pradesh in 2026?
Banks in Andhra Pradesh close on all gazetted public holidays, every Sunday, and the second and fourth Saturday. Key 2026 bank holidays include Republic Day, Makara Sankranti, Ugadi, Good Friday, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Vijaya Dasami, Deepavali, and Christmas, plus the annual closing of bank accounts on 1 April.
What are the national holidays in Andhra Pradesh 2026?
The three national gazetted holidays in Andhra Pradesh for 2026 are Republic Day on 26 January, Independence Day on 15 August, and Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti on 2 October. These are compulsory paid holidays for every employer everywhere.
Is Sankranti a public holiday in Andhra Pradesh?
Yes. Andhra Pradesh observes a three-day Sankranti block in 2026: Bhogi on 14 January, Makara Sankranti on 15 January, and Kanuma Panduga on 16 January. All three are compulsory state public holidays and form the biggest festival break of the year. State offices, banks, and most establishments stay closed.
When is Vinayaka Chavithi in Andhra Pradesh 2026 and why is it important?
Vinayaka Chavithi falls on 14 September 2026 in Andhra Pradesh. It marks the birth of Lord Ganesha and is celebrated across the state with pandals and processions in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and beyond. It is a gazetted public holiday across Andhra Pradesh.
Where can I download the Andhra Pradesh 2026 holiday list?
Use the Download Andhra Pradesh 2026 Holiday PDF button at the top of this page for the full list. You can also cross-check it against the official Andhra Pradesh Government calendar on the GAD portal linked in the Sources and Verification section.
Why are some Andhra Pradesh festival dates tentative?
Islamic festivals such as Id-ul-Fitr, Bakrid, Muharram, and Eid Milad-un-Nabi depend on moon sighting and are provisional. Andhra Pradesh may issue a revised date close to the festival, so confirm against the official gazette before locking attendance and payroll.
How does HRMS Software in India manage the Andhra Pradesh holiday calendar across locations?
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