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Whether you are a business owner in Vijayawada or planning a getaway to the Araku Valley, staying informed about the Andhra Pradesh bank holiday schedule for 2026 is essential. Banking operations in the state are dictated by both national mandates and local cultural milestones.
In 2026, the calendar features significant regional breaks like Sankranti (Jan 14-16) and Ugadi (Mar 20). Notably, some major festivals such as Maha Sivaratri (Feb 15) and Deepavali (Nov 8) fall on Sundays this year. However, with Republic Day falling on a Monday and Good Friday on April 3rd, there are ample opportunities to bridge holidays for extended weekends.
Key Banking Observations for 2026:
- The "Big Three" Saturdays: Banks are closed every 2nd and 4th Saturday. In months with 5 Saturdays, the 1st, 3rd, and 5th remain working days.
- Annual Closing: Branches will be closed for public transactions on April 1, 2026.
- Digital Reliability: While counters are closed on holidays, NetBanking, UPI, and AP-wide ATM networks remain 100% operational.
Upcoming Bank Holidays in Andhra Pradesh:
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List of Bank Holidays in Andhra Pradesh for 2026:
Here is the complete list of bank holidays in Andhra Pradesh for 2026, with dates and weekdays so you can check at a glance.
| Date | Weekday | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| 10 January 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 14 January 2026 | Wednesday | Pongal |
| 16 January 2026 | Friday | Kanuma Panduga |
| 24 January 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 26 January 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| 14 February 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 15 February 2026 | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri |
| 28 February 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 03 March 2026 | Tuesday | Holi |
| 14 March 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | Ugadi |
| 21 March 2026 | Saturday | Idul Fitr |
| 27 March 2026 | Friday | Ram Navami |
| 28 March 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 03 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 05 April 2026 | Sunday | Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti |
| 11 April 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 14 April 2026 | Tuesday | Dr Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 25 April 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 09 May 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 23 May 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Bakrid / Eid al Adha |
| 13 June 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 26 June 2026 | Friday | Muharram |
| 27 June 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 11 July 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 25 July 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 08 August 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 22 August 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 25 August 2026 | Tuesday | Eid e Milad |
| 04 September 2026 | Friday | Janmashtami |
| 12 September 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 15 September 2026 | Tuesday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| 26 September 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 02 October 2026 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| 10 October 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 19 October 2026 | Monday | Maha Ashtami |
| 21 October 2026 | Wednesday | Vijaya Dashami |
| 24 October 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 08 November 2026 | Sunday | Diwali |
| 14 November 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 28 November 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 12 December 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
Frequently Asked Questions: Andhra Pradesh Bank Holidays 2026
Ugadi, the Telugu New Year, is a declared bank holiday in Andhra Pradesh and will be observed on Friday, March 20, 2026. This creates a long weekend for banking staff and customers alike.
While the state celebrates for four days, banks are typically closed for Pongal/Makara Sankranti (Jan 14) and Kanuma (Jan 16). Always check with your local branch for specific regional variations in rural versus urban areas.
In 2026, Deepavali falls on Sunday, November 8. Since it coincides with a standard weekly holiday, there is no separate weekday closure for this festival.
NEFT and RTGS systems now operate 24x7x365. Transfers will be processed even on bank holidays in Andhra Pradesh, though physical branch assistance will not be available.
March 2026 is the busiest holiday month, featuring Holi, Ugadi, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Sri Rama Navami, totaling four major holidays in addition to regular weekend closures.