Telangana is a state in the Southern region of India. It is a large state and the 12th most populated state in India. The telangana govt declared holidays has issued the list for the year.
This list helps you in getting an idea of the days off you will get from your work or school. This may also help you to plan a trip or make any plans in advance.
Telangana Govt Declared Holidays (2022)
1. Makar Sankranti (January 14)
Hindus commemorate Makar Sankranti, and several indigenous multi-day celebrations are held across India. This festival is dedicated to the god Surya.
2. Maha Shivarati (March 1)
Maha Shivarati is dedicated to the God of Destruction and is believed to be the balancing of the universe by the masculine and female energies of Lord Shiva and his Goddess Shakti.
3. Holi (March 18)
Holi is the festival of colors also known as the festival of love and the festivals of spring. This festival is celebrated by Hindus to mark the triumph of good over evil, the victory of Lord Vishnu as Narsimha Narayana over Hiranyakashipu.
4. Ram Navami (April 10)
Hindus observe this day to honor and commemorate Lord Rama's birth. It is celebrated on the ninth day of the first month of the Hindu Lunar calendar.
5. Ugadi (April 13)
The southern Indian area of India celebrates Ugadi as the first day of the new year.
6. Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti (April 14)
Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti is celebrated to mark the birthday of the Indian jurist, politician, freedom fighter and a pioneer of Indian history, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.
7. Good Friday (April 15)
It is the day Jesus Christ died for the sins of the people. The Christians all over India celebrate Good Friday to mark the death of Jesus Christ.
Various people from different backgrounds come together to pray on the occasion of Good Friday in the state of Telangana as well.
8. May Day (May 1)
May day also known as the Worker’s Day is celebrated to commemorate the struggles, accomplishment and contributions made by the workers and labourers.
9. Idul Fitr (May 3)
Muslims commemorate Idul Fitr to mark the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan. It is one among Islam's most widely observed celebrations.
10. Telangana Formation Day (June 2)
Telangana Formation Day is commemorated in the state of Telangana as the day the state was created.
11. Eid Al Adha/Bakrid (July 10)
Eid Al Adha is celebrated to mark the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son when Allah asked him to. It is known as the Feast of Sacrifice.
12. Bonalu (July 24)
This festival is celebrated to offer thanksgiving to the Goddess Yellamma during the first and last day of the festival after the fulfillment of vows.
13. Muharram (August 9)
The Islamic New Year begins on Muharram. Any kind of violence or conflict is prohibited on this day.
14. Janmashtami (August 19)
Janmashtami is celebrated by the Hindus to mark the birth of the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna.
15. Ganesh Chaturthi (August 31)
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated by the Hindus to commemorate the birth of the elephant headed deity, Ganesha. It is a 10 days long festival and is to mark the day of the birth of the God of prosperity and wisdom.
16. First day of Bathukamma (September 25)
The first day of Bathukamma is celebrated as the beginning of Sard or Sharath Ruthu. It is the first day of the 9 days long festival of Bathukamma, the festival of Life.
17. Gandhi Jayanti (0ctober 2)
This day commemorates the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. On this day people perform prayers and pay homage across different states.
18. Vijaya Dashami (October 5)
Vijaya Dashami is celebrated as the day that marks the defeat of Ravan by Ram after abducting Ram’s wife, Sita.
19. Eid e Milad (October 9)
Eid e Milad is celebrated to mark and commemorate the birthday of the Islamic Prophet Hazrat Muhammad.
20. Diwali (October 24)
Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, and Jains all celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights. There are lights, fireworks, and individuals dressed up wonderfully during this festivity.
21. Karthika Purnima/ Guru Nayak Jayanti (November 8)
Karthika Purnima also known as Guru Nayak Jayanti is celebrated all over India to mark and commemorate the birth of Guru Nanak who was the founder of Sikhism.
22. Christmas Day (December 25)
Christmas Day is celebrated by the Christians all over India and all over the world to mark and commemorate the birth of the savior Jesus Christ.
They celebrate it to honor the birth of the only son of God who came to rescue them from their Sins.
You can check out the full process here: Telangana Govt Declared Holidays 2022
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many holidays are there in Telangana?
In Telangana there are 28 general holidays, 23 public holidays and 23 notified holidays for occasions and festivals.
Among these there are also 5 optional holidays out of the 23 holidays for occasions and festivals.
The government offices of Telangana remain closed on Sundays and on second Saturdays throughout the year.
Q2. Is Saturday a holiday for banks in Telangana?
Telangana's banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month throughout the year, and bank staff are on vacation.
The banks remain closed on every public holiday, general holidays and festive holidays. The banks also remain closed and it is a holiday for the workers on every Sunday.
Q3. Is Telangana Formation Day a mandatory holiday?
Yes, Telangana Formation Day is a mandatory holiday for the state of Telangana. It is the day the state was formed and the whole state comes together to celebrate the auspicious day the state was formed.
A formation day program is held for this day and the whole state comes together to celebrate it.
Q4. How many national holidays are there in 2022?
For the year 2022, there are 12 national holidays. That is, Republic Day, Rama Navami, Ambedkar Jayanti, Good Friday, Eid-al-Fitr, Eid-al-Adha, Indian Independence Day,
And Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Prophet’s Birthday, Diwali and Christmas Day. Along with this there will be other public holidays as per the state.