Andhra Pradesh Holiday 2026: Is Tomorrow Holiday in AP?

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has declared 20 official public holidays for 2026, as notified by the General Administration Department. Banks in AP follow the RBI's Negotiable Instruments Act holiday list alongside all Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays. The state's calendar is anchored by two major Telugu festivals, Sankranti in January and Ugadi in March, alongside national holidays and significant religious observances.

Is Tomorrow a Holiday in AP?

Whether tomorrow is a holiday in AP for banks, schools, or government offices depends on the date and institution. The AP government operates under two sets of notifications: mandatory gazetted holidays (all government offices and banks closed) and optional holidays (employees choose up to five from an approved list). For bank-specific status, check the RBI's AP holiday matrix. For schools, check the School Education Department, AP.

Andhra Pradesh Holiday List 2026: Key Bank and Government Holidays

Date | Day | Holiday
14 January 2026 | Wednesday | Makara Sankranti (Pongal)
26 January 2026 | Monday | Republic Day (National)
15 February 2026 | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri
20 March 2026 | Friday | Ugadi (Telugu New Year)
20 March 2026 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr*
27 March 2026 | Friday | Sri Rama Navami
3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday
1 April 2026 | Wednesday | Annual Bank Closing
14 April 2026 | Tuesday | Dr B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti
27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Eid al-Zuha (Bakrid)*
25 June 2026 | Thursday | Muharram*
15 August 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day (National)
25 August 2026 | Tuesday | Milad-un-Nabi / Eid-e-Milad*
4 September 2026 | Friday | Vinayaka Chavithi (Ganesh Chaturthi)
2 October 2026 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti (National)
22 October 2026 | Thursday | Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra)
8 November 2026 | Sunday | Deepavali (Laxmi Puja)
25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas

*Islamic holiday dates depend on moon sighting and may vary. Ugadi and Eid al-Fitr may coincide in 2026 — verify confirmed dates with official AP government notification.

AP's Unique Holidays: Sankranti and Ugadi

Makara Sankranti (14 January): The Telugu harvest festival, also called Pongal among Telugu communities, is the most significant festival of the year for Andhra Pradesh. It is a multi-day celebration (Bhogi on 13 January, Sankranti on 14 January, Kanuma on 15 January), with the main day being a gazetted bank holiday.

Ugadi (20 March 2026): The Telugu New Year, observed on the first day of Chaitra in the lunisolar calendar, is marked with the preparation of Ugadi Pachadi (a mix of six tastes representing the experiences of life), new clothes, and temple visits. It is one of AP's most important gazetted bank holidays.

Is Tomorrow a Holiday in AP for Schools?

School holidays in AP are issued separately by the School Education Department, which may include additional local or regional holidays not on the main government list. For school-specific holiday status tomorrow, refer to the AP School Education Department's official calendar or your school's notification.

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What Works and What Doesn't on an AP Bank Holiday

Service | Available on AP Bank Holidays?
UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, BHIM) | Yes, 24/7
IMPS transfers | Yes, 24/7
NEFT transfers | Yes, 24/7
ATM withdrawals | Yes, 24/7
Mobile and internet banking | Yes
RTGS transfers | No, resumes next working day
Branch services | No, branch closed
NACH EMI auto-debit | Processed on the next working day if due date falls on a holiday

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