Important Festivals and Government Holidays in Telangana 2026:

Planning your year in advance becomes easier when you have a complete list of Telangana Government Holidays 2026. Whether you are a working professional, a student, or a business owner, knowing the official holidays helps you schedule vacations, festivals, and important events without hassle. In this post, we provide the updated and detailed Telangana Government Holidays 2026 calendar, covering national, regional, and religious festivals celebrated across the state.

🌾 Telangana State-Specific Holidays

1. Bonalu – July 11 (Saturday)
   State festival honoring Goddess Mahakali, especially celebrated in Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

2. Bathukamma Starting Day – October 10 (Saturday)
   An important floral festival where women create flower stacks (“Bathukammas”) and sing devotional songs.

3. Ugadi – March 19 (Thursday)
   The Telugu New Year, celebrated with rituals, pachadi (special dish), and prayers for prosperity.

4. Telangana Formation Day (Usually June 2) –
   (To be officially declared, marks the formation of the state in 2014.)

🕌 Important Religious Holidays

Maha Shivaratri – February 15 (Sunday)

Sri Rama Navami – March 27 (Friday)

Sri Krishna Ashtami (Janmashtami) – September 4 (Friday)

Ganesh Chaturthi – September 15 (Tuesday)

Diwali (Deepavali) – November 6 (Friday)