The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially released the schedule of bank holidays for the year 2026 for the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Customers are advised to plan their financial transactions in advance, as banks will be closed on national holidays, regional festivals, and mandatory weekend breaks. While physical branches will remain closed, digital services such as Online Banking, Mobile Apps, and ATMs will continue to operate without interruption throughout the year.
The 2026 holiday calendar includes standard closures on all Sundays, as well as the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. A notable observation for the upcoming year is that Diwali (November 8) falls on a Sunday. Additionally, subtle differences exist between the two states for certain festivals like Ramzan, Moharram, and Milad-un-Nabi due to regional moon sightings and state-specific notifications. For instance, Guru Nanak Jayanti on November 24 is specifically listed as a holiday for banks in Telangana.
2026 Month-Wise Bank Holiday Highlights:
| Month | Date & Occasion | State Applicability |
| January | 15 (Sankranti), 26 (Republic Day) | Both States |
| March | 3 (Holi), 19 (Ugadi), 27 (Sri Rama Navami) | Both States |
| 20 (Ramzan) | Andhra Pradesh | |
| 21 (Ramzan) | Telangana | |
| April | 1 (Annual Closing), 3 (Good Friday), 14 (Ambedkar Jayanti) | Both States |
| May | 1 (May Day), 27 (Bakrid) | Both States |
| June | 25 (Moharram – AP), 26 (Moharram – TS) | Respective States |
| August | 15 (Independence Day), 25/26 (Milad-un-Nabi) | Both States |
| September | 4 (Janmashtami), 14 (Vinayaka Chavithi) | Both States |
| October | 2 (Gandhi Jayanti), 20 (Vijayadashami) | Both States |
| November | 24 (Guru Nanak Jayanti) | Telangana Only |
| December | 25 (Christmas) | Both States |
