Telangana Public Holidays 2026 — 2027 Official State Holiday Calendar & Festival Dates
Telangana Public Holidays 2026 : Telangana, one of India’s culturally rich and diverse states, celebrates a vibrant blend of national observances, religious festivals, and local traditions throughout the year. For 2026, the Telangana Government has officially announced a comprehensive list of public holidays that apply to government offices, schools and most public institutions. These holidays reflect Telangana’s unique social fabric while aligning with national celebrations. Telangana Public Holidays 2026
Understanding the holiday calendar is useful for planning family events, vacations, official work schedules, bank activities and cultural celebrations across the state.
🗓️ Telangana Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Wednesday | Bhogi / Sankranti Festival |
| 15 Jan 2026 | Thursday | Sankranti / Pongal |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| 15 Feb 2026 | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri |
| 03 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Holi |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Thursday | Ugadi (Telugu New Year) |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Eid-ul-Fitr (End of Ramadan) |
| 22 Mar 2026 | Sunday | Following Day of Eid-ul-Fitr |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Friday | Sri Rama Navami |
| 03 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 05 Apr 2026 | Sunday | Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid) |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Friday | Shahadat Imam Hussain (10th Moharram) |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Monday | Bonalu |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 25 Aug 2026 | Tuesday | Eid Milad-un-Nabi |
| 04 Sep 2026 | Friday | Sri Krishna Ashtami |
| 15 Sep 2026 | Tuesday | Vinayaka Chaviti |
| 02 Oct 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| 18 Oct 2026 | Sunday | Bathukamma (regional festival) |
| 20 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | Vijaya Dasami (Dussehra) |
| 21 Oct 2026 | Wednesday | Following Day of Vijaya Dasami |
| 08 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Deepavali (Diwali) |
| 24 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Kartika Purnima / Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec 2026 | Saturday | Boxing Day / Following Christmas |
Note: Some dates may fall on Sundays or shift slightly due to official moon sighting announcements for religious festivals.
🌟 Key Holidays & Cultural Significance
🎉 Major Regional Festivals
- Bhogi & Sankranti / Pongal: Celebrated with cultural zeal across Telangana, these days mark the harvest season and the transition toward longer days.
- Ugadi: Telugu New Year is a significant festival in Telangana’s calendar.
- Bonalu & Bathukamma: Unique to Telangana, these traditional festivals celebrate local goddess culture and communal harmony.
🕌 Religious Observances
Telangana’s holiday list reflects the state’s diversity with festivals from Hindu, Muslim and Christian traditions like Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha, Muharram, Good Friday and Christmas.
🇮🇳 National Days
Important national observances such as Republic Day, Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti are also publicly recognized and celebrated widely.
Tips for Planning in Telangana Public Holidays 2026
- Check school and office calendars early: Many institutions may schedule additional vacations around major festivals.
- Plan travel well ahead: Long weekends due to holidays like Sankranti or Deepavali are popular for family trips.
- Religious festival dates: Some may shift slightly based on traditional moon sighting practices.