Holidays Calendar 2026 – Employee Leave Planner
Planning holidays in advance helps both employees and businesses stay…
Planning holidays in advance helps both employees and businesses stay productive and stress-free. If you’re working in Andhra Pradesh, this 2026 holiday calendar gives you a clear overview of all public holidays, festival leaves, and long weekends.
At Bluestate Media, we believe structured planning leads to better work-life balance. This guide is designed for employees, HR teams, startups, and business owners looking to plan their year efficiently.
About This Holiday Calendar:
This calendar is based on Andhra Pradesh government public holidays and commonly followed corporate practices.
Included in this list:
Andhra Pradesh public holidays – 2026
Major Indian festivals
National holidays
Optional / festival leave suggestions
Weekly offs (Sundays & 2nd Saturdays)
⚠️ Some festival dates (especially Islamic holidays) may vary based on moon sighting.
Andhra Pradesh Public Holidays – 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| January 14 | Wednesday | Bhogi |
| January 15 | Thursday | Makara Sankranti |
| January 16 | Friday | Kanuma |
| January 26 | Monday | Republic Day |
| February 15 | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri |
| March 19 | Thursday | Ugadi |
| March 20 | Friday | Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramzan) |
| March 27 | Friday | Sri Rama Navami |
| March 31 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 14 | Tuesday | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| May 1 | Friday | May Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Bakrid / Eid-ul-Adha |
| June 25 | Thursday | Moharram |
| August 15 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| August 21 | Friday | Varalakshmi Vratam |
| August 25 | Tuesday | Milad-un-Nabi |
| September 4 | Friday | Sri Krishna Janmashtami |
| September 14 | Monday | Vinayaka Chavithi |
| October 2 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| October 20 | Tuesday | Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) |
| November 8 | Sunday | Deepavali |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Festival Holidays (Employee Choice):
Organizations often allow optional holidays, where employees can choose festivals important to them.
Common optional holidays may include:
- Maha Shivaratri
- Buddha Purnima
- Regional religious observances
- Community festivals
📌 Employees should apply in advance as per company policy.