List of Holidays in Telangana in India 2021

Holidays are happy times that call for relaxation, enjoyment and spending quality time with friends and family. India is known for its multitude of holidays. Being a secular country, India is home to several religions that celebrate different festivals. The holiday structure in government organizations differs from that of private companies. Sunday is a regular holiday for all workplaces. Some private companies have holidays on both Saturday and Sunday, whereas Government organizations are mostly open on Saturdays. Banks usually remain closed on two Saturdays in a month and remain open on the other two. There are three national holidays in India when all organizations remain closed; these are Republic day on 26th January, Independence Day on 15th August and Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd October. Apart from these, there are regional and restricted holidays which vary from state to state. This page aims to keep you informed about the different holidays in the state of Telangana.

About Telangana

Telangana is the youngest Indian state, carved out of Andhra Pradesh in 2014. It is a South Indian state. Hyderabad is the capital city of Telangana which it shares with its parent state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located on the Deccan plateau and is known for its historical monuments from the ancient era. The Charminar, Golconda Fort, Warrangal fort, Bhongir fort, etc are the interesting spots of tourist attraction.

List of Telangana Holidays in 2021

List of Bank Holidays in Telangana in India 2021

Popular Festivals/Holidays in Telangana

Telangana's culture is quite similar to that of Andhra Pradesh and thus the state mostly celebrates all popular Telugu festivals. Telangana doesn't only share its capital city with Andhra Pradesh but also shares its culture and festivals. Telangana celebrates Ugadi, which is the Telugu New Year. Pongal is another popular festival celebrated in the month of January during Makar Sankranti. Telangana has a few exclusive festivals that are not celebrated in AP. Bonalu and Bathkamma are those festivals and the state celebrates them with pomp and grandeur.

The Importance of Knowing the Telangana Holidays in 2021

Apart from the three National Holidays, each state has different regional festivals and holidays. It is important to be aware of the holidays of each state as it can help one plan effectively. People living within the state can plan their vacations or travel itineraries ahead if they know about the holiday dates. People living outside the state can accordingly book their travel tickets if they know about the holiday dates of the state where he or she wishes to travel. Residents will get to know when the banks and the government offices will remain closed. Moreover, a little more knowledge is of no harm and it is always good to be enlightened.