Telangana Announces 26 Optional Holidays for 2026; Employees Can Choose 5

• Telangana government declared 26 optional holidays for employees in 2026.
• Employees are permitted to select any 5 days from the extensive list of 26 holidays.
• The list includes various festivals and events like New Year, Kanuma, Sri Panchami, Mahavir Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, Ratha Yatra, and Christmas Celebrations.
• Strategic planning is advised to combine optional holidays with weekends or other festivals for extended breaks.
• Employees are encouraged to plan travels and book tickets early to maximize holiday benefits.

Why It Matters: Telangana offers 26 optional holidays in 2026; employees can choose 5 for strategic long breaks.