GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
ABSTRACT
HOLIDAYS – General Holidays and Optional Holidays for the year 2026 – Notified.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (POLITICAL.B) DEPARTMENT
G.O. Rt. No. 2276 Dated: 04.12.2025
ORDER:
The following Notification shall be published in an Extra-Ordinary issue of A.P.
Gazette, dated:04.12.2025.
NOTIFICATION
The Government of Andhra Pradesh direct that the days specified in
Annexure-I shall be observed as General Holidays by all the State Government offices
excluding the holidays falling on Second Saturdays/Sundays shown in Annexure-I(A)
and Optional Holidays shown in Annexure-II except the Optional Holidays falling on
Second Saturdays/Sundays shown in Annexure-II(A) during the year 2026.
2. The State Government direct that all the offices under State Government shall
remain closed on all Sundays and Second Saturdays in all the months during the year
2026.
3. In addition to the above mentioned General Holidays in Annexure-I, the State
Government employees may avail themselves of Optional Holidays not exceeding
five (5) during the year 2026 on the festivals / occasions specified in Annexure-II to
this order at their option and irrespective of the religion to which the festival pertains
to. The permission to avail any of these holidays shall be applied for, in writing in
advance and shall normally be granted by the Superior Officers competent to grant
Casual Leave except when the presence of an individual employee is considered
necessary in the exigencies of Government work.
4. The Government also direct that General Holidays shall not ipso-facto apply
to the Industrial Establishments and Public Sector Undertakings under the control of
the State Government, the workmen engaged in Public Works Department and
Educational Institutions in the State. Separate orders regarding the festivals/ occasions
when these Institutions have to observe holidays shall be issued by the concerned
Administrative Department of the Secretariat.
5. If there is any change of date in respect of Ramzan, Bakrid, Moharrum and Eid
Milad-un-Nabi as per the sighting of the Moon or any other holiday of Hindu festival
as well, it shall be announced through electronic/print media. All the Departments of
Secretariat and Heads of Departments and District Collectors shall take action
according to such an announcement and without waiting for formal order about the
change of date.
(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH)
K.VIJAYANAND
CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Commissioner of Printing & Stationery (Publication wing), Vijayawada
(with a request to arrange to publish the above Notification In an Extra-Ordinary
issue of A.P. Gazette, dated:04.12.2025 and send 500 copies to Goverment).
The Commissioner, Information & Public Relations, A.P. Vijayawada.
(with a request to give wide publicity through media).
The Home/School Education/ Higher Education/ Transport, Roads & Buildings/ Water
Resources/ Energy, Agriculture & Cooperation, Consumer Affairs, Food & Civil
Supplies/ Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development & Fisheries/ Environment,
Forests, Science & Technology/ Industries & Commerce/ B.C.Welfare/ Women,
Children, Differently Abled & Senior Citizens/ Labour Factories, Boilers & IMS/
Skill Development & Training/ Youth Advancement, Tourism & Culture
Departments (with a request to take necessary action in the matter with
reference to para-4 of the Notification).
All the Departments of Secretariat.
All the Heads of Departments.
All the District Collectors in the State.
All the administrative Sections in General Administration Department.
The Resident Commissioner, A.P. Bhavan, New Delhi.
The Secretary to Government of India, Department of Personnel & Training,
North Block, New Delhi.
The Chief Secretaries of all the States and Union Territories.
The Registrar General, High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Nelapadu.
The Secretary, Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Vijayawada.
The Registrar, Institution of A.P. Lokayukta & Upalokayukta, Kurnool.
The Secretary & CEO, A.P. State Human Rights Commissioner, Kurnool.
The Chief Executive Officer, A.P. State Waqf Board, Vijayawada.
All the Heads of Local Financial Institutions in the State.
All the Officers in the CMO.
The P.S. to Chief Secretary to Government.
The P.S. to Principal Secretary to Government (Political)(FAC).
SF/SC (2970189).
//FORWARDED :: BY ORDER//
SECTION OFFICER
📅 AP Government Holidays List 2026
(As per G.O.Rt.No. 2276, Dated 04-12-2025)
🟦 GENERAL HOLIDAYS – 2026
| Sl.No | Occasion / Festival | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhogi | 14-01-2026 | Wednesday |
| 2 | Makara Sankranti | 15-01-2026 | Thursday |
| 3 | Kanuma | 16-01-2026 | Friday |
| 4 | Republic Day | 26-01-2026 | Monday |
| 5 | Maha Sivaratri | 15-02-2026 | Sunday |
| 6 | Holi | 03-03-2026 | Tuesday |
| 7 | Ugadi | 19-03-2026 | Thursday |
| 8 | Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramzan) | 20-03-2026 | Friday |
| 9 | Sri Rama Navami | 27-03-2026 | Friday |
| 10 | Good Friday | 03-04-2026 | Friday |
| 11 | Babu Jagjivan Ram’s Birthday | 05-04-2026 | Sunday |
| 12 | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Birthday | 14-04-2026 | Tuesday |
| 13 | Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid) | 27-05-2026 | Wednesday |
| 14 | Moharrum (Shahadat Imam Hussain RA) | 25-06-2026 | Thursday |
| 15 | Independence Day | 15-08-2026 | Saturday |
| 16 | Vara Lakshmi Vratham | 21-08-2026 | Friday |
| 17 | Milad-un-Nabi (SAWS) | 25-08-2026 | Tuesday |
| 18 | Sri Krishna Ashtami | 04-09-2026 | Friday |
| 19 | Vinayaka Chavithi | 14-09-2026 | Monday |
| 20 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanthi | 02-10-2026 | Friday |
| 21 | Durgashtami | 18-10-2026 | Sunday |
| 22 | Vijayadasami | 20-10-2026 | Tuesday |
| 23 | Deepavali | 08-11-2026 | Sunday |
| 24 | Christmas | 25-12-2026 | Friday |
🟦 HOLIDAYS FALLING ON SUNDAYS – 2026
| Sl.No | Occasion / Festival | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maha Sivaratri | 15-02-2026 | Sunday |
| 2 | Babu Jagjivan Ram’s Birthday | 05-04-2026 | Sunday |
| 3 | Durgashtami | 18-10-2026 | Sunday |
| 4 | Deepavali | 08-11-2026 | Sunday |
🟦 OPTIONAL HOLIDAYS – 2026
| Sl.No | Occasion / Festival | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Year’s Day | 01-01-2026 | Thursday |
| 2 | Birthday of Hazrath Ali (R.A.) | 03-01-2026 | Saturday |
| 3 | Shab-e-Meraj | 16-01-2026 | Friday |
| 4 | Shab-e-Barath | 03-02-2026 | Tuesday |
| 5 | Shahadat of Hazrath Ali (R.A.) | 11-03-2026 | Wednesday |
| 6 | Jamatul Veda | 13-03-2026 | Friday |
| 7 | Shab-e-Qadar | 15-03-2026 | Sunday |
| 8 | Mahaveer Jayanthi | 31-03-2026 | Tuesday |
| 9 | Basava Jayanthi | 20-04-2026 | Monday |
| 10 | Buddha Purnima | 01-05-2026 | Friday |
| 11 | Eid-e-Gadeer | 03-06-2026 | Wednesday |
| 12 | Moharram (1447 Hijri) | 16-06-2026 | Tuesday |
| 13 | Ratha Yatra | 16-07-2026 | Thursday |
| 14 | Arbayeen (Chahallum) | 04-08-2026 | Tuesday |
| 15 | Parsi New Year’s Day | 15-08-2026 | Saturday |
| 16 | Yaz Dahum Shareef | 22-09-2026 | Tuesday |
| 17 | Mahalaya Amavasya | 10-10-2026 | Second Saturday |
| 18 | Hazrath Syed Mohammed Juvanpuri Mehdi’s Birthday | 27-10-2026 | Tuesday |
| 19 | Guru Nanak Jayanthi | 24-11-2026 | Tuesday |
| 20 | Christmas Eve | 24-12-2026 | Thursday |
| 21 | Boxing Day | 26-12-2026 | Saturday |
🟦 OPTIONAL HOLIDAYS FALLING ON SUNDAY / 2nd SATURDAY – 2026
| Sl.No | Occasion / Festival | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shab-e-Qadar | 15-03-2026 | Sunday |
| 2 | Mahalaya Amavasya | 10-10-2026 | Second Saturday |
