Telangana
Public Holidays List 2026

Yes, Telangana Formation Day (02 June, 2026) is typically observed as a public holiday to commemorate the formation of the state. It is a significant day for government offices and schools.

The final count will be known once the official holiday list is released by the government. Typically, the state observes around 23 to 28 general holidays annually.

Yes, in most contexts they are treated the same. However, bank holidays differ as they follow additional RBI guidelines and include specific closures like the Annual Closing of Accounts on April 1st.

Major holidays include Makara Sankranti, Ugadi, Sri Rama Navami, Eid holidays (Ramzan & Bakrid), Dussehra, Deepavali, Christmas, and national holidays like Republic Day and Independence Day.

Holidays impact attendance cycles, overtime calculations, shift scheduling, salary payout timing, and compliance requirements. Payroll teams must align salary processing with bank holidays to avoid payment delays.

greytHR host the official holiday calendar, and we have also made the Telangana State Government Holiday List 2026 PDF available for download here. Alternatively, you can download it directly from the official Telangana Government Secretariat website.

Yes, banks follow the "RBI plus State Government" notification model. This means banks may be open on some state-specific restricted holidays but closed on dates like the Annual Closing of Accounts (01 April)

This depends on the RBI bank holiday schedule and any updates from the state government. It is always best to check the most recent notification or the updated holiday calendar.

It supports resource planning, leave management, statutory compliance tracking, and workforce management across all industries, ensuring smooth operations during festive seasons.

In 2026, the Sankranti holidays are expected to cover Bhogi (14 January), Sankranti/Pongal (15 January), and Kanumu (16 January).

Yes. While most holidays are state-wide, Hyderabad often observes additional local holidays (sometimes half-days or district-specific closures) related to local festivals like Bonalu, Sadar, or specific community events.

You should monitor official notifications, government press releases, or RBI holiday circulars. We also update our "Is Tomorrow a Holiday" section immediately upon such announcements.

Dussehra holidays for schools usually center around Vijaya Dasami (20 October, 2026). Schools typically declare a term break of about 10 to 14 days surrounding this festival.

Companies use the holiday list to plan project timelines, manage employee leave rosters, calculate overtime, ensure legal compliance, and configure their HRMS software to automate attendance trackin