Holidays India: Telangana and Andhra Pradesh 2024
As a company that combines the cultures of India and Germany through joint projects and other collaborations, we attach particular importance to seeing cultural differences not as obstacles but as advantages.
This also includes knowing the public holidays of the respective countries.
In this article, we provide an overview of the official public holidays in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in India.
As you can see, the holidays in Telangana reflect the diverse religions represented, including Hindu, Muslim and Christian holidays.
Below we try to give you a brief background to each holiday.
This will also serve as a reference for our clients to see at a glance when our Hyderabad office is closed for Public Holidays.
- January 1, 2024 – New Year Celebrated worldwide, New Year’s Day marks the beginning of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
It is a time for reflection and new beginnings. - January 15, 2024 – Pongal/Sankranti A major harvest festival celebrated across India, Pongal marks the end of the winter solstice and includes feasts and traditional activities.
- January 26, 2024 – Republic Day Republic Day honors the date on which the Constitution of India came into force in 1950, replacing the Government of India Act as the governing document.
- March 29, 2024 – Good Friday Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death on Golgotha.
It is celebrated with seriousness among Christian communities. - April 9, 2024 – Ugadi Ugadi is the New Year’s Day for the people of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, celebrated with special food and festivities.
- April 11, 2024 – Ramazan/Idul Fitr This day marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, and is celebrated with prayers, feasting and communal harmony.
- May 1, 2024 – May Day May Day, celebrated on May 1 in India, is a public holiday that celebrates International Workers’ Day and honors the contributions and rights of workers.
- June 17, 2024 – Bakrid/Eid al-Adha One of the two most important Islamic holidays, it commemorates Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God.
- August 15, 2024 – Independence Day Celebrates India’s independence from British rule in 1947.
It is celebrated nationwide with flag-raising ceremonies and cultural events. - September 7, 2024 – Vinayaka Chaviti Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, this festival includes the installation of Ganesha clay statues in homes and public pandals.
- October 2, 2024 – Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti Commemorates the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, celebrated with prayer services and tributes across India.
- October 12, 2024 – Vijayadashami Also known as Dussehra, this festival marks the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana and symbolizes the victory of good over evil.
- October 31, 2024 – Diwali The “Festival of Lights” celebrates the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance, with lamps, fireworks and sweets.
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December 26, 2024 – Christmas and Boxing Day Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, with festivities and gifts, followed by Boxing Day, a day of giving back to the community.
Each of these holidays offers a glimpse into the rich cultural fabric of Telangana and promotes understanding and respect among our diverse team members.
As we shape our plans and collaborations, we should keep these dates in mind to ensure a harmonious work environment that respects all cultural traditions.
