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Telangana Holidays 2026 List Verified

Telangana Public, Government and Bank Holidays 2026

Check if today or tomorrow is a holiday in Telangana, plus the full 2026 list of government, public, restricted, bank, and school holidays for Hyderabad and the whole state. 28 public holidays and 2 restricted holidays, updated for HR and payroll teams.

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

2026 At a Glance

28

Public

General

2

Restricted

Optional

3

National

All-India

29+

Bank

Key dates

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Is today a holiday in Telangana?

Tuesday, 08 September 2026

No, it is a working day

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

Is tomorrow a holiday in Telangana?

Wednesday, 09 September 2026

No, it is a working day

Tomorrow is a regular working day across Telangana. 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 Telangana 2026 calendar and refreshes daily. Weekly offs (Sundays, and second and fourth Saturdays) are not listed as public holidays.

Quick Read

Telangana notifies 28 general public holidays for 2026 through the GAD, including the 3 national days and state festivals such as Ugadi, Bonalu, Bathukamma, 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 Hyderabad and the state.

Government & Public Holidays

List of Telangana Government Holidays 2026

28 general public and government holidays, grouped by month. National gazetted days are tagged. Source: Telangana 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
Mar

March 2026

5 holidays
03 Mar Holi Tuesday Regional
19 Mar Ugadi Thursday Regional
21 Mar Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan) Saturday 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

2 holidays
02 Jun Telangana Formation Day Tuesday Regional
26 Jun Muharram Friday Regional
Aug

August 2026

3 holidays
10 Aug Bonalu Monday Regional
15 Aug Independence Day Saturday National
26 Aug Eid Milad-un-Nabi Wednesday Regional
Sep

September 2026

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

October 2026

4 holidays
02 Oct Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti Friday National
18 Oct Saddula Bathukamma Sunday Regional
20 Oct Vijaya Dasami (Dussehra) Tuesday Regional
21 Oct Following Day of Vijaya Dasami Wednesday Regional
Nov

November 2026

2 holidays
08 Nov Deepavali Sunday Regional
24 Nov Guru Nanak Jayanti Tuesday 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 Telangana gazette before locking payroll.

Bank Holidays

Bank Holidays in Telangana 2026

Telangana 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
03 Mar 2026TuesdayHoli
19 Mar 2026ThursdayUgadi
21 Mar 2026SaturdayId-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)
02 Jun 2026TuesdayTelangana Formation Day
26 Jun 2026FridayMuharram
10 Aug 2026MondayBonalu
15 Aug 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
26 Aug 2026WednesdayEid Milad-un-Nabi
04 Sep 2026FridaySri Krishna Ashtami
14 Sep 2026MondayVinayaka Chavithi
02 Oct 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi Jayanti
18 Oct 2026SundaySaddula Bathukamma
20 Oct 2026TuesdayVijaya Dasami (Dussehra)
21 Oct 2026WednesdayFollowing Day of Vijaya Dasami
08 Nov 2026SundayDeepavali
24 Nov 2026TuesdayGuru Nanak Jayanti
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 & Hyderabad

School Holidays and Hyderabad Holidays in Telangana

Are schools closed tomorrow in Telangana?

Telangana 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 Hyderabad?

Hyderabad, Warangal, Nizamabad, Karimnagar, and the rest of Telangana follow the same state holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday on this page applies in Hyderabad. The city also closes for the main Bonalu, Bathukamma, and Deepavali festival days.

Employer Guide

How Telangana holidays apply at work

01

Compulsory public holidays

The 28 general holidays are paid days off. Offices and banks stay closed. National days (Republic, Independence, Gandhi Jayanti) are mandatory everywhere.

02

Restricted holiday choice

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

03

Shops & Establishments rule

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

04

IT-sector note

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

HRMS Software in India

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HRMS Software in India loads the Telangana holiday calendar, splits general, restricted, and bank holidays, applies them per work location, and lets staff pick restricted days within policy.

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Sources & Verification

How this Telangana 2026 holiday list is verified

This calendar follows the official Government of Telangana 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

Telangana Holidays 2026 FAQ

Is today a holiday in Telangana?
Check the live "Is today a holiday in Telangana" box at the top of this page. It compares the current date against the official Telangana 2026 calendar and updates every day. As a general rule, Telangana 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 Telangana?
The "Is tomorrow a holiday in Telangana" box near the top of this page shows tomorrow status automatically. If tomorrow is a gazetted public holiday such as Ugadi, Bonalu, Bathukamma, Vijaya Dasami, or Deepavali, offices and banks stay closed across the state, including Hyderabad and Warangal.
Is tomorrow a school holiday in Telangana?
Most Telangana 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 Telangana, including Hyderabad. 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 Hyderabad?
Hyderabad follows the Telangana state holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday listed on this page applies in Hyderabad, Warangal, Nizamabad, and Karimnagar, and across the state. Hyderabad observes major state festival days like Bonalu and Bathukamma as full state holidays.
How many public holidays does Telangana have in 2026?
Telangana notifies 28 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 Telangana Formation Day, Bonalu, and Bathukamma.
Are public holidays and government holidays the same in Telangana?
For the most part, yes. The government (gazetted) holidays that Telangana 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 Telangana 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 Telangana 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 Telangana 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 Telangana 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 a Telangana employee take?
Telangana government employees may use up to five optional holidays during the year with prior permission. Private employers usually allow three to five 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 Telangana in 2026?
Banks in Telangana close on all gazetted public holidays, every Sunday, and the second and fourth Saturday. Key 2026 bank holidays include Republic Day, Ugadi, Good Friday, Telangana Formation Day, 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 Telangana 2026?
The three national gazetted holidays in Telangana 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 Telangana Formation Day a public holiday?
Yes. Telangana Formation Day falls on 2 June 2026 and is a compulsory state public holiday. It marks the creation of Telangana in 2014 and is observed with flag-hoisting and cultural events. State offices, banks, and most establishments stay closed.
When is Bathukamma in Telangana 2026 and why is it important?
Saddula Bathukamma falls on 18 October 2026 in Telangana. It is the signature floral festival of the state, celebrated mainly by women with the arrangement and immersion of flower stacks, and it leads into the Dasara cluster. It is a gazetted public holiday across Telangana, including Hyderabad.
Where can I download the Telangana 2026 holiday list?
Use the Download Telangana 2026 Holiday PDF button at the top of this page for the full list. You can also cross-check it against the official Telangana Government calendar on the GAD portal linked in the Sources and Verification section.
Why are some Telangana festival dates tentative?
Islamic festivals such as Id-ul-Fitr, Bakrid, Muharram, and Eid Milad-un-Nabi depend on moon sighting and are provisional. Telangana 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 Telangana holiday calendar across locations?
HRMS Software in India loads the Telangana holiday calendar, separates general, restricted, and bank holidays, and applies them to attendance and payroll by work location. Teams with offices in Hyderabad and other states get the correct state calendar per site, and employees pick restricted holidays within policy. Book a demo to see it on your own setup.

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