Andhra Pradesh Public Holidays List 2026

Holidays are spread through different regions, calendars and ethnicities; In Andhra Pradesh they play a critical role in shaping workforce planning and operational continuity. Holidays influence attendance, staffing requirements, and employee expectations throughout the year. Many organizations operate from multiple locations and not only from Andhra Pradesh which makes managing public holidays difficult, especially when it varies from region to region. Tackling public holidays is essential to ensure fairness, compliance, and consistency, while balancing business needs with employee well-being.

Date Day Holiday Holiday Type
Jan 15 Thursday Makara Sankranti General Holiday
Jan 26 Monday Republic Day General Holiday
Feb 15 Sunday Maha Sivaratri General Holiday
Mar 3 Tuesday Holi General Holiday
Mar 19 Thursday Ugadi General Holiday
Mar 20 Friday Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramzan) General Holiday
Mar 27 Friday Sri Rama Navami General Holiday
Apr 1 Wednesday Annual Closing Day General Holiday
Apr 3 Friday Good Friday General Holiday
Apr 14 Tuesday Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's Birthday General Holiday
May 1 Friday May Day General Holiday
May 27 Wednesday Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid) General Holiday
Jun 25 Thursday Moharrum (Shahadat Imam Hussain RA) General Holiday
Aug 15 Saturday Independence Day General Holiday
Aug 25 Tuesday Milad-un-Nabi (SAWS) General Holiday
Sep 4 Friday Sri Krishna Ashtami General Holiday
Sep 14 Monday Vinayaka Chavithi General Holiday
Oct 2 Friday Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti General Holiday
Oct 20 Tuesday Vijaya Dasami General Holiday
Nov 8 Sunday Deepavali General Holiday
Dec 25 Friday Christmas General Holiday

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How Andhra Pradesh Holidays Impact Payroll and Leave Management?

Every region, and state, operates differently when it comes to Public Holidays. When we talk about Diwali celebrations in Andhra Pradesh feel like a grand wedding celebration - people are on leave and enjoying their personal time. All this is bound to bring changes in attendance, increased leave requests, and varied working arrangements which impacts payroll accuracy and leave processes for both employers and employees.

While all of these issues can impact adversely, if enterprises are well-prepared and rely on technology instead of human intervention; it will help in aligning pay cycles, overtime, and statutory requirements without disruption. This not just eases processes for the employer but aids employees while providing clarity on leave entitlements, pay calculations, and timely compensation during a high-expectation period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Not all state holidays are mandatory for private companies. However, all State holidays that are also National holidays are required to be followed by all Private companies.