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Andhra Pradesh Holiday Calendar 2026: Statutory, Public & Commercial Holidays

In Andhra Pradesh, workplace holidays, industrial leave, and commercial closures are regulated under the Andhra Pradesh Factories and Establishments (National, Festival and Other Holidays) Act, 1974, the Andhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act, 1988, and annual gazette notifications issued by the General Administration Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

For enterprises in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur, and Tirupati, compliance with state holiday mandates ensures adherence to statutory inspection standards.

Statutory Minimum in Andhra Pradesh (8 Paid Holidays)

Under Section 3 of the Act, every employee in Andhra Pradesh is entitled to:

  • 3 National Holidays (26 January, 15 August, 2 October)
  • 5 Festival Holidays determined in consultation with employees.
  • Minimum statutory quota: 8 paid holidays annually.

📅 Official Andhra Pradesh Statutory Holiday Calendar 2026​

DateDayHoliday / OccasionClassificationMandatory for Private Sector?
01-01-2026ThursdayNew Year's DayGazette / RegionalYes (Standard Corporate Off)
14-01-2026WednesdayBhogiState Gazetted / RegionalOptional / Corporate Choice
15-01-2026ThursdayMakara SankrantiState Gazetted / RegionalYes (Major State Priority)
16-01-2026FridayKanumaState Gazetted / RegionalYes (AP Regional Priority)
26-01-2026MondayRepublic DayNational HolidayYes (Mandatory Paid Off)
18-02-2026WednesdayMaha ShivratriGazette / NI ActOptional
03-03-2026TuesdayHoliGazette / NI ActYes
19-03-2026ThursdayUgadi (Telugu New Year)State Gazetted / RegionalYes (Major State Mandate)
21-03-2026SaturdayId-ul-Fitr (Ramzan)Gazette / NI ActYes
27-03-2026FridaySri Rama NavamiGazette / NI ActOptional
01-04-2026WednesdayAnnual Bank Account ClosingNI Act (Sec 25)Banks Only
03-04-2026FridayGood FridayGazette / NI ActYes (Standard Corporate Off)
05-04-2026SundayBabu Jagjivan Ram JayantiState GazetteOptional / Sunday Overlap
14-04-2026TuesdayDr. B.R. Ambedkar JayantiState & National GazetteYes
01-05-2026FridayMay DayState Mandatory HolidayYes (Statutory Mandate)
27-05-2026WednesdayBakrid (Id-ul-Azha)Gazette / NI ActYes
25-06-2026ThursdayMuharramGazette / NI ActOptional / Floating
15-08-2026SaturdayIndependence DayNational HolidayYes (Mandatory Paid Off)
28-08-2026FridayMilad-un-NabiGazette / NI ActOptional
14-09-2026MondayVinayaka ChavithiState Gazetted / RegionalYes
02-10-2026FridayMahatma Gandhi JayantiNational HolidayYes (Mandatory Paid Off)
19-10-2026MondayDurgashtami / MaharnavamiState Gazetted / RegionalOptional / Regional
20-10-2026TuesdayVijayadasami (Dussehra)Gazette / NI ActYes
08-11-2026SundayDeepavaliGazette / NI ActYes (Sunday Overlap)
24-11-2026TuesdayGuru Nanak JayantiGazette / NI ActOptional
25-12-2026FridayChristmasGazette / NI ActYes (Standard Corporate Off)

📋 Employer Compliance Checklist for Andhra Pradesh​

  1. Form I Notice: Send proposed festival holidays to the local Assistant Labour Officer before 31st December.
  2. Form II Exhibition: Display the approved holiday schedule on the office bulletin board and digital HR portal.
  3. Double Wages: Compensate any employee working on a statutory holiday with twice the ordinary daily rate (200%), or regular pay plus a paid compensatory off within 90 days.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)​

1. Are Sankranti and Kanuma both observed as public holidays in Andhra Pradesh?​

Yes. In Andhra Pradesh, the Sankranti harvest festival is traditionally celebrated over three consecutive days (Bhogi, Makara Sankranti, and Kanuma), with Makara Sankranti and Kanuma forming major state gazetted holidays.

2. Can an employer in Visakhapatnam substitute Ugadi?​

No. Ugadi marks the Telugu New Year and is considered an indispensable cultural holiday across both public and private sectors in Andhra Pradesh.