Muharram 2026 Holiday Schedule: Good News for AP & Telangana! Get Ready for 4 Straight Holidays

Students and employees in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, listen up! A super long weekend is coming your way at the end of this month. We're talking four days off in a row. Here's the full story on why you're getting these surprise holidays.

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Holiday cheer for everyone in the Telugu states

This isn't just for students. The upcoming Muharram holiday, combined with the weekend, means a welcome break for everyone. Government and private sector employees in both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana can look forward to some extra time off. It's the perfect chance to plan a short trip or just relax at home.

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When is the Muharram holiday in Andhra Pradesh?

The Andhra Pradesh government has updated its 2026 holiday calendar. Initially, the Muharram holiday was listed for June 25. But, after requests from the public and the Wakf Board, the government changed the date. Now, the main holiday is on June 26, aligning with nationwide celebrations. The optional holiday, earlier on June 16, has been moved to June 25, the day before Muharram.

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Four consecutive holidays for Muharram

Here's how employees can get four days off. The government has declared June 25 as an optional holiday. If you take this leave, you get a four-day break. June 26 is a general holiday for everyone. For government staff who have Saturdays and Sundays off, this automatically becomes a four-day long weekend. Bank employees in AP also get a three-day break: Friday (June 26), Fourth Saturday (June 27), and Sunday (June 28).

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How many Muharram holidays for AP students?

In Andhra Pradesh cities like Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam, some schools are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Students in these schools will get a three-day holiday for Muharram—June 26 (Friday), June 27 (Saturday), and June 28 (Sunday). For schools that work on Saturdays, the holiday is only on Friday, June 26. They will have to attend school on Saturday, June 27, and then get Sunday off.

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How many Muharram holidays in Telangana?

In Telangana, some employees can also enjoy a four-day holiday streak. Muharram celebrations are huge in places like Hyderabad's Old City. Government employees in these areas can take an optional holiday on June 25. The government has declared June 26 (Friday) as a public holiday. For those with Saturday and Sunday off, it becomes a four-day break. Some schools will get three days off (June 26-28), while others will only be closed on June 26 and June 28.