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52 public holidays observed in Telangana during 2026. 4 school breaks shape travel demand. 29 long weekend opportunities.

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January 2026

  1. Jan1

    New Year

    Thursday

  2. Jan3

    Birthday of Hazrath Ali

    Saturday · Weekend

  3. Jan14

    Bhogi

    Wednesday

  4. Jan15

    Sankranti / Pongal

    Thursday

  5. Jan16

    Kanumu

    Friday

  6. Jan17

    Shab-e-Meraj

    Saturday · Weekend

  7. Jan23

    Sri Panchami

    Friday

  8. Jan26

    Republic Day

    Monday

February 2026

  1. Feb4

    Shab-e-Barat

    Wednesday

  2. Feb15

    Mahashivarathri

    Sunday · Weekend

March 2026

  1. Mar3

    Holi

    Tuesday

  2. Mar10

    Shahadat HZT Ali (R.A.)

    Tuesday

  3. Mar13

    Jumatul-Vida

    Friday

  4. Mar17

    Shab-e-Qader

    Tuesday

  5. Mar19

    Ugadi

    Thursday

  6. Mar21

    Ramzan (Eid-ul-Fitr)

    Saturday · Weekend

  7. Mar22

    Following day of Ramzan (Eid-ul-Fitr)

    Sunday · Weekend

  8. Mar27

    Sri Rama Navami

    Friday

  9. Mar31

    Mahaveer Jayanthi

    Tuesday

April 2026

  1. Apr3

    Good Friday

    Friday

  2. Apr5

    Babu Jagjivan Ram’s Birthday

    Sunday · Weekend

  3. Apr14

    Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Birthday

    Tuesday

  4. Apr14

    Tamil New Year’s Day (General holiday in the view of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Birthday)

    Tuesday

  5. Apr20

    Basava Jayanthi

    Monday

May 2026

  1. May1

    Buddha Purnima

    Friday

  2. May27

    Eid-ul-Azha (Bakrid)

    Wednesday

June 2026

  1. Jun4

    Eid-e-Ghadeer

    Thursday

  2. Jun25

    9th Moharram

    Thursday

  3. Jun26

    Moharram

    Friday

July 2026

  1. Jul16

    Ratha Yathra

    Thursday

August 2026

  1. Aug4

    Arbayeen

    Tuesday

  2. Aug10

    Bonalu

    Monday

  3. Aug15

    Independence Day

    Saturday · Weekend

  4. Aug21

    Varalakshmi Vratham

    Friday

  5. Aug26

    Eid Milad-un-Nabi

    Wednesday

  6. Aug28

    Sravana Purnima / Rakhi Purnimi

    Friday

September 2026

  1. Sep4

    Sri Krishnashtami

    Friday

  2. Sep14

    Vinayaka Chavithi

    Monday

  3. Sep23

    Yazdahum Shareef

    Wednesday

October 2026

  1. Oct2

    Gandhi Jayanti

    Friday

  2. Oct18

    Saddula Bathukamma

    Sunday · Weekend

  3. Oct19

    Mahanavami

    Monday

  4. Oct20

    Vijaya Dasami

    Tuesday

  5. Oct21

    Following day of Vijaya Dasami

    Wednesday

  6. Oct26

    Birthday of Hazrath Syed Mohd. Juvanpuri

    Monday

November 2026

  1. Nov8

    Naraka Chathurdhi

    Sunday · Weekend

  2. Nov8

    Deepavali

    Sunday · Weekend

  3. Nov24

    Karthika Pournami

    Tuesday

December 2026

  1. Dec24

    Christmas Eve

    Thursday

  2. Dec25
    Christmas Day

    Friday

  3. Dec26

    Boxing Day

    Saturday · Weekend

  4. Dec26

    Hazrath Ali Birthday

    Saturday · Weekend

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Long weekend opportunities

Smart windows to maximize your time off.

New Year

Jan 1 – 4

4days off
Thu1★
Fri2↓ off
Sat3★
Sun4·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Bhogi

Jan 14 – 18

5days off
Wed14★
Thu15★
Fri16★
Sat17★
Sun18·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Sri Panchami

Jan 23 – 26

4days off
Fri23★
Sat24·
Sun25·
Mon26★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Holi

Feb 28 – Mar 3

4days off
Sat28·
Sun1·
Mon2↓ off
Tue3★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Shahadat HZT Ali (R.A.)

Mar 7 – 10

4days off
Sat7·
Sun8·
Mon9↓ off
Tue10★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Jumatul-Vida

Mar 13 – 15

3days off
Fri13★
Sat14·
Sun15·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Jumatul-Vida

Mar 13 – 17

5days off
Fri13★
Sat14·
Sun15·
Mon16↓ off
Tue17★

Take 1 day off → 5-day weekend

Ugadi

Mar 19 – 22

4days off
Thu19★
Fri20↓ off
Sat21★
Sun22★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Sri Rama Navami

Mar 27 – 29

3days off
Fri27★
Sat28·
Sun29·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Sri Rama Navami

Mar 27 – 31

5days off
Fri27★
Sat28·
Sun29·
Mon30↓ off
Tue31★

Take 1 day off → 5-day weekend

Good Friday

Apr 3 – 5

3days off
Fri3★
Sat4·
Sun5★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Tamil New Year’s Day (General holiday in the view of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Birthday)

Apr 11 – 14

4days off
Sat11·
Sun12·
Mon13↓ off
Tue14★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Basava Jayanthi

Apr 18 – 20

3days off
Sat18·
Sun19·
Mon20★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Buddha Purnima

May 1 – 3

3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Eid-e-Ghadeer

Jun 4 – 7

4days off
Thu4★
Fri5↓ off
Sat6·
Sun7·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

9th Moharram

Jun 25 – 28

4days off
Thu25★
Fri26★
Sat27·
Sun28·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Ratha Yathra

Jul 16 – 19

4days off
Thu16★
Fri17↓ off
Sat18·
Sun19·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Arbayeen

Aug 1 – 4

4days off
Sat1·
Sun2·
Mon3↓ off
Tue4★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Bonalu

Aug 8 – 10

3days off
Sat8·
Sun9·
Mon10★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Varalakshmi Vratham

Aug 21 – 23

3days off
Fri21★
Sat22·
Sun23·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Eid Milad-un-Nabi

Aug 26 – 30

5days off
Wed26★
Thu27↓ off
Fri28★
Sat29·
Sun30·

Take 1 day off → 5-day weekend

Sravana Purnima / Rakhi Purnimi

Aug 28 – 30

3days off
Fri28★
Sat29·
Sun30·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Sri Krishnashtami

Sep 4 – 6

3days off
Fri4★
Sat5·
Sun6·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Vinayaka Chavithi

Sep 12 – 14

3days off
Sat12·
Sun13·
Mon14★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Gandhi Jayanti

Oct 2 – 4

3days off
Fri2★
Sat3·
Sun4·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Saddula Bathukamma

Oct 17 – 21

5days off
Sat17·
Sun18★
Mon19★
Tue20★
Wed21★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Birthday of Hazrath Syed Mohd. Juvanpuri

Oct 24 – 26

3days off
Sat24·
Sun25·
Mon26★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Karthika Pournami

Nov 21 – 24

4days off
Sat21·
Sun22·
Mon23↓ off
Tue24★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Christmas Eve

Dec 24 – 27

4days off
Thu24★
Fri25★
Sat26★
Sun27·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

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Plan your next long weekend

Choose a domestic or international Beevago pick for each upcoming break.

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School holidays 2026

When schools are closed — peak travel demand from families.

Dec23

Winter Holidays

Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days

May2

Summer Holidays

May 2 – Jun 20 · 50 days

Sep27

Autumn Holidays

Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days

Dec23

Winter Holidays

Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days

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Important public holiday information · India

General information

  • •Many Indian holidays follow the Hindu lunar calendar (Panchang) or Islamic lunar calendar. Dates shift annually and are confirmed by the Government of India.
  • •India observes holidays from multiple religions: Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Central government employees get ~17 gazetted holidays plus 2 restricted holidays of their choice.
  • •India has ~32 restricted holidays. Central government employees may choose any 2 in addition to gazetted holidays.

Frequently asked questions

What are the public holidays in Telangana in 2026?
Telangana observes 52 public holidays in 2026, including New Year (January 1, 2026), Birthday of Hazrath Ali (January 3, 2026), Bhogi (January 14, 2026), Sankranti / Pongal (January 15, 2026), Kanumu (January 16, 2026). See the full list above for exact dates.
How many public holidays does Telangana have in 2026?
Telangana observes 52 national public holidays in 2026. Some regions may add additional regional holidays on top.
When is New Year in Telangana 2026?
New Year in Telangana falls on January 1, 2026.
When is Birthday of Hazrath Ali in Telangana 2026?
Birthday of Hazrath Ali in Telangana falls on January 3, 2026.
When is Bhogi in Telangana 2026?
Bhogi in Telangana falls on January 14, 2026.
When is Sankranti / Pongal in Telangana 2026?
Sankranti / Pongal in Telangana falls on January 15, 2026.
When is Kanumu in Telangana 2026?
Kanumu in Telangana falls on January 16, 2026.
When is Shab-e-Meraj in Telangana 2026?
Shab-e-Meraj in Telangana falls on January 17, 2026.
When is Sri Panchami in Telangana 2026?
Sri Panchami in Telangana falls on January 23, 2026.
When is Republic Day in Telangana 2026?
Republic Day in Telangana falls on January 26, 2026.
When is Shab-e-Barat in Telangana 2026?
Shab-e-Barat in Telangana falls on February 4, 2026.
When is Mahashivarathri in Telangana 2026?
Mahashivarathri in Telangana falls on February 15, 2026.
When is Holi in Telangana 2026?
Holi in Telangana falls on March 3, 2026.
When is Shahadat HZT Ali (R.A.) in Telangana 2026?
Shahadat HZT Ali (R.A.) in Telangana falls on March 10, 2026.
When is Jumatul-Vida in Telangana 2026?
Jumatul-Vida in Telangana falls on March 13, 2026.
When is Shab-e-Qader in Telangana 2026?
Shab-e-Qader in Telangana falls on March 17, 2026.
When is Ugadi in Telangana 2026?
Ugadi in Telangana falls on March 19, 2026.
When is Ramzan (Eid-ul-Fitr) in Telangana 2026?
Ramzan (Eid-ul-Fitr) in Telangana falls on March 21, 2026.
When is Following day of Ramzan (Eid-ul-Fitr) in Telangana 2026?
Following day of Ramzan (Eid-ul-Fitr) in Telangana falls on March 22, 2026.
When is Sri Rama Navami in Telangana 2026?
Sri Rama Navami in Telangana falls on March 27, 2026.
When is Mahaveer Jayanthi in Telangana 2026?
Mahaveer Jayanthi in Telangana falls on March 31, 2026.
When is Good Friday in Telangana 2026?
Good Friday in Telangana falls on April 3, 2026.
When is Babu Jagjivan Ram’s Birthday in Telangana 2026?
Babu Jagjivan Ram’s Birthday in Telangana falls on April 5, 2026.
When is Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Birthday in Telangana 2026?
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Birthday in Telangana falls on April 14, 2026.
When is Tamil New Year’s Day (General holiday in the view of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Birthday) in Telangana 2026?
Tamil New Year’s Day (General holiday in the view of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Birthday) in Telangana falls on April 14, 2026.
When is Basava Jayanthi in Telangana 2026?
Basava Jayanthi in Telangana falls on April 20, 2026.
When is Buddha Purnima in Telangana 2026?
Buddha Purnima in Telangana falls on May 1, 2026.
When is Eid-ul-Azha (Bakrid) in Telangana 2026?
Eid-ul-Azha (Bakrid) in Telangana falls on May 27, 2026.
When is Eid-e-Ghadeer in Telangana 2026?
Eid-e-Ghadeer in Telangana falls on June 4, 2026.
When is 9th Moharram in Telangana 2026?
9th Moharram in Telangana falls on June 25, 2026.
When is Moharram in Telangana 2026?
Moharram in Telangana falls on June 26, 2026.
When is Ratha Yathra in Telangana 2026?
Ratha Yathra in Telangana falls on July 16, 2026.
When is Arbayeen in Telangana 2026?
Arbayeen in Telangana falls on August 4, 2026.
When is Bonalu in Telangana 2026?
Bonalu in Telangana falls on August 10, 2026.
When is Independence Day in Telangana 2026?
Independence Day in Telangana falls on August 15, 2026.
When is Varalakshmi Vratham in Telangana 2026?
Varalakshmi Vratham in Telangana falls on August 21, 2026.
When is Eid Milad-un-Nabi in Telangana 2026?
Eid Milad-un-Nabi in Telangana falls on August 26, 2026.
When is Sravana Purnima / Rakhi Purnimi in Telangana 2026?
Sravana Purnima / Rakhi Purnimi in Telangana falls on August 28, 2026.
When is Sri Krishnashtami in Telangana 2026?
Sri Krishnashtami in Telangana falls on September 4, 2026.
When is Vinayaka Chavithi in Telangana 2026?
Vinayaka Chavithi in Telangana falls on September 14, 2026.
When is Yazdahum Shareef in Telangana 2026?
Yazdahum Shareef in Telangana falls on September 23, 2026.
When is Gandhi Jayanti in Telangana 2026?
Gandhi Jayanti in Telangana falls on October 2, 2026.
When is Saddula Bathukamma in Telangana 2026?
Saddula Bathukamma in Telangana falls on October 18, 2026.
When is Mahanavami in Telangana 2026?
Mahanavami in Telangana falls on October 19, 2026.
When is Vijaya Dasami in Telangana 2026?
Vijaya Dasami in Telangana falls on October 20, 2026.
When is Following day of Vijaya Dasami in Telangana 2026?
Following day of Vijaya Dasami in Telangana falls on October 21, 2026.
When is Birthday of Hazrath Syed Mohd. Juvanpuri in Telangana 2026?
Birthday of Hazrath Syed Mohd. Juvanpuri in Telangana falls on October 26, 2026.
When is Naraka Chathurdhi in Telangana 2026?
Naraka Chathurdhi in Telangana falls on November 8, 2026.
When is Deepavali in Telangana 2026?
Deepavali in Telangana falls on November 8, 2026.
When is Karthika Pournami in Telangana 2026?
Karthika Pournami in Telangana falls on November 24, 2026.
When is Christmas Eve in Telangana 2026?
Christmas Eve in Telangana falls on December 24, 2026.
When is Christmas Day in Telangana 2026?
Christmas Day in Telangana falls on December 25, 2026.
When is Boxing Day in Telangana 2026?
Boxing Day in Telangana falls on December 26, 2026.
When is Hazrath Ali Birthday in Telangana 2026?
Hazrath Ali Birthday in Telangana falls on December 26, 2026.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Telangana?
Most public holidays in Telangana are observed only on the exact date. Some countries grant a substitute weekday off when a holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday — check the notes for each holiday above.
Are banks closed on public holidays in Telangana?
Yes — most banks, public administration offices, and the stock exchange close on national public holidays. Some retail and tourism businesses stay open.
What is a "bridge day"?
A bridge day is a regular working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend (e.g. a Friday after a Thursday holiday). Many people take this day off to extend the long weekend without using extra vacation.
Are these dates official for Telangana?
Dates are sourced from official government publications and the relevant ministries. Always confirm regional and local observances closer to your travel date — especially for substitute holidays and bank-only days.
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