Bank Holidays in Andhra Pradesh 2024

Major Bank Holidays List in Andhra Pradseh 2025:

Pongal:

Pongal is an auspicious festival and is observed as a bank holiday in Andhra Pradesh.

It usually falls on the 14th of January and is a four-day-long festival called Bhogi Pongal, Surya Pongal, Mattu Pongal, and Kaanum Pongal. Also known as the harvest festival marks the end of the Rabi season and the beginning of a new agricultural cycle. It is a time for thanksgiving, joy, and community bonding. Most of the workplaces, schools and other organizations remain shut as it is a major public holiday in Andhra Pradesh. The festival brings people together to celebrate and strengthen their community bonding.

Republic Day:

Republic Day, celebrated on January 26th each year, marks the day India adopted its Constitution and became a sovereign republic. In Andhra Pradesh, this national holiday is observed with great enthusiasm. Flag hoisting ceremonies are held at government offices, schools, and public places across the state.

Mahashivratri:

MahaShivratri is a significant Hindu festival celebrated on the 14th night of the Hindu month of Magha (February or March). Mahashivratri 2025 will be celebrated on 26th February and is a public holiday in Andhra Pradesh. While it is not a statutory holiday in Andhra Pradesh, many banks and private institutions may declare it a holiday due to its religious significance. People visit Shiva temples to offer prayers, perform puja, and participate in special rituals. The temples are adorned with flowers, lights, and colourful decorations.

Holi:

Holi is a public holiday in Andhra Pradesh 2025. It marks the arrival of spring, the end of winter, and the triumph of good over evil. In Andhra Pradesh, Holi takes on a unique form known as 'Meduru Holi.' The festivities include processions where participants douse each other in colourful powders, accompanied by traditional music and dance. The first day of Holi is known as Holika Dahan. People gather around bonfires, symbolizing the burning of Holika, the evil sister of Prahlada.

Eid al-Fitr:

Eid ul-Fitr, the festival of breaking the fast, is celebrated with great enthusiasm by the Muslim community in Andhra Pradesh. It marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and will be celebrated on 31st March or 1st April depending on moon sighting. Muslims across the state gather in mosques for special prayers. Most of the workplaces, schools and other organizations remain shut as it is a major public holiday in Andhra Pradesh. The festival is also an opportunity for people from different faiths to come together and celebrate the diversity of the region.

Ram Navmi:

Ram Navami, celebrated on April 12, 2025, is a public holiday in Andhra Pradesh. It is the birth anniversary of Lord Rama and is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Andhra Pradesh. It is considered one of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar. Lord Venkateshwara Temple in Tirumala also observed the festival with pomp, and priests performed sacred rituals at the shrine. Processions of Lord Rama's idols are taken out on the streets, accompanied by devotees chanting hymns and carrying flags.

Dussehra: 

Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami or Dasra in the south of India is a significant Hindu festival and a public holiday in Andhra Pradesh. Vijyadashmi Public holiday in Andhra Pradesh is scheduled to fall on 2nd October 2025 coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti. This ten-day festival marks the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's win over the demon king Ravana. Dussehra holds great religious significance for Hindus in Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to bring blessings, prosperity, and protection from evil. This Dasara Bank holiday in Andhra Pradesh is an important part of the state’s cultural heritage, preserving ancient traditions and customs.

Diwali:

Diwali is a major Hindu festival celebrated with great enthusiasm in Andhra Pradesh and the rest of India.

It is expected to fall around October 31st, 2025. On the night of Deepawali, people worship Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. They decorate their homes with rangoli patterns, offer prayers, and perform rituals to attract her blessings. Most of the Schools, Offices, and other workplaces remain shut as it is a Bank holiday in Andhra Pradesh 

The observance of the Diwali bank holiday in Andhra Pradesh facilitates widespread participation in the celebratory activities and religious practices associated with the festival.

Christmas: 

Christmas, a major Christian celebration observed on December 25th, is a public holiday in Andhra Pradesh. While Andhra Pradesh is predominantly Hindu, the Christmas celebrations here offer a unique blend of Christian and local traditions. The festival is observed with great enthusiasm, especially in areas with significant Christian populations like Hyderabad and Vijayawada. Churches and homes are adorned with festive decorations, including Christmas trees and colorful lights. The Christmas Bank holiday in Andhra Pradesh is a vibrant and festive celebration that showcases the state's unique cultural diversity.

Ugadi:

The Telugu New Year, known as Ugadi, is widely observed in Andhra Pradesh. It marks the beginning of a new lunar calendar year and is considered an auspicious occasion. Ugadi is also a bank holiday in Andhra Pradesh scheduled for 30th March 2025. Ugadi is celebrated with sumptuous feasts, including traditional Telugu dishes like Pulihora, Pesarattu, and Payasam. Ugadi public holiday in Andhra Pradesh is considered an auspicious day for Hindus, believed to bring blessings and prosperity.