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Bank Holidays 2026 — Telangana

23 declared bank holidays for Telangana in 2026, as notified by the Reserve Bank of India under the Negotiable Instruments Act.

23
Total Holidays
5
National
17
State
1
Regional
Reminder: All 2nd and 4th Saturdays (approx. 24 days/year) and Sundays are weekly offs in addition to the holidays listed below. Internet banking, UPI, ATMs, and NEFT/RTGS remain available 24×7.
NationalStateRegional

January 2026

DateDayHolidayType
15 JanuaryThuMakara Sankranti / PongalState
26 JanuaryMonRepublic DayNational

March 2026

DateDayHolidayType
3 MarchTueHoliState
19 MarchThuUgadi (Telugu New Year)State
26 MarchThuRam NavamiState
31 MarchTueMahavir JayantiState

April 2026

DateDayHolidayType
1 AprilWedAnnual Bank ClosingNational
3 AprilFriGood FridayState
14 AprilTueDr. Ambedkar JayantiState

May 2026

DateDayHolidayType
1 MayFriMay DayState
26 MayTueBirthday of Kazi Nazrul IslamRegional

June 2026

DateDayHolidayType
25 JuneThuMuharram (1st Day)State
26 JuneFriMuharramState

August 2026

DateDayHolidayType
15 AugustSatIndependence DayNational
25 AugustTueMilad-Un-NabiState
26 AugustWedId-E-Milad (Prophet's Birthday)State

September 2026

DateDayHolidayType
4 SeptemberFriJanmashtamiState
14 SeptemberMonGanesh ChaturthiState
15 SeptemberTueGanesh Chaturthi 2nd DayState

October 2026

DateDayHolidayType
2 OctoberFriGandhi JayantiNational
19 OctoberMonDussehra / Ayutha PoojaState
20 OctoberTueVijaya DashamiState

December 2026

DateDayHolidayType
25 DecemberFriChristmasNational

All 23 Bank Holidays 2026 — Telangana at a Glance

#DateDayHolidayType
115 JanuaryThuMakara Sankranti / PongalState
226 JanuaryMonRepublic DayNational
33 MarchTueHoliState
419 MarchThuUgadi (Telugu New Year)State
526 MarchThuRam NavamiState
631 MarchTueMahavir JayantiState
71 AprilWedAnnual Bank ClosingNational
83 AprilFriGood FridayState
914 AprilTueDr. Ambedkar JayantiState
101 MayFriMay DayState
1126 MayTueBirthday of Kazi Nazrul IslamRegional
1225 JuneThuMuharram (1st Day)State
1326 JuneFriMuharramState
1415 AugustSatIndependence DayNational
1525 AugustTueMilad-Un-NabiState
1626 AugustWedId-E-Milad (Prophet's Birthday)State
174 SeptemberFriJanmashtamiState
1814 SeptemberMonGanesh ChaturthiState
1915 SeptemberTueGanesh Chaturthi 2nd DayState
202 OctoberFriGandhi JayantiNational
2119 OctoberMonDussehra / Ayutha PoojaState
2220 OctoberTueVijaya DashamiState
2325 DecemberFriChristmasNational

Frequently Asked Questions

How many bank holidays are there in Telangana in 2026?
There are 23 declared bank holidays in Telangana in 2026 — 5 national holidays, 17 state holidays, and 1 regional holidays. This count does not include 2nd & 4th Saturdays and Sundays, which are weekly offs.
Which city does RBI use as reference for Telangana bank holidays?
The Reserve Bank of India publishes bank holiday notifications for Telangana using Hyderabad as the reference city. Banks in the state follow these notifications.
Is April 1 a bank holiday in 2026?
Yes. April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) is the Annual Bank Closing Day for all banks across India, including those in Telangana. Banks use this day to close their annual accounts. Digital banking channels remain available.
Are banks open on 2nd and 4th Saturdays in Telangana?
No. Under the IBA bipartite settlement, all 2nd and 4th Saturdays are declared non-working days for banks across India. The 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays are working days (half-day in some banks). All Sundays are also off.
How do bank holidays affect NEFT and RTGS transfers?
NEFT is available 24×7 on all days including bank holidays and Sundays. RTGS operates 24×7 as well. However, same-day settlement for high-value cheques and some interbank transfers may be delayed on declared holidays.
Where can I find the official list of bank holidays?
The Reserve Bank of India publishes the official bank holiday list for Telangana on its website under the 'Notifications' section. You can also check the holiday notice displayed at your bank's branch or its official website.
Do private sector banks follow the same holidays?
Yes. All scheduled commercial banks — public sector, private sector, and foreign banks operating in Telangana — are required to observe the holidays declared by the RBI under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. However, some private banks may have additional closures for internal reasons.

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Disclaimer: Holiday data is compiled from RBI notifications and official state sources. Dates are subject to change based on subsequent RBI circulars or government orders. Always verify with your bank branch or the RBI official website before planning critical financial transactions.