Holidays play a major role, whether for stress-busting, fostering national unity, or providing a much-needed break during weekdays. Thus, at the beginning of every calendar year, the Telangana Government declares a list of government and bank holidays.

So, if you are a resident of Telangana or stay there for professional reasons, knowing the list of government and bank holidays for 2024 is essential.

Keep reading to learn more.

Festivals in Telangana pay homage to the beauty of nature, womanhood, deities, and agriculture. They represent the state's age-old cultural ethos and the harmonious relationship between the land and its inhabitants.

1. Bhogi (14th January) - Bhogi is celebrated to honour Lord Indra, the God of Rain.
2. Pongal/ Sankranti (15th January) - Pongal is celebrated to thank Lord Indra and the Sun God for their contributions to agriculture.
3. Ugadi (9th April) - Ugadi celebrates the beginning of the new year in the Telegu calendar and the day Lord Vishnu wakes up from his cosmic sleep.
4. Eid ul-Fitr (10th April) - Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
5. Sri Rama Navami (17th April) - Sri Rama Navami celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Rama.
6. Muharram (17th July) - Muharram is celebrated in honour of Imam Hussein, Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, who was martyred at the Battle of Karbala.
7. Bonalu (31st July) - Bonalu is a festival of thanksgiving to the Goddess Mahakali for fulfilling the vows of her devotees.
8. Krishna Janmashtami (26th August) - Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna.
9. Vinayaka Chavitri (7th September) - Vinayaka Chavitri or Ganesh Chaturthi commemorates the birth of Lord Ganesha.
10. Eid-e-Milad (16th September) - Eid-e-Milad celebrates the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad.
11. Bathukamma (1st October) - Bathukamma is a festival celebrated in honour of Goddess Parvati to seek her blessings for a bountiful harvest.
12. Vijaya Dashami (13th October) - Vijaya Dashami is the 10th day of Navratri and commemorates the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana.
13. Diwali (31st October) - Diwali celebrates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya.
14. Kartika Purnima (15th November) - Kartika Purnima celebrates the victory of Lord Shiva over Tripurasura.
15. Guru Nanak’s Birthday (15th November) - This festival commemorates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.
16. Christmas Day (25th December) - Christmas celebrates the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ, the founder of Christianity.

Now that you know the complete list of government and bank holidays in Telangana in 2024, you can plan your trips and engagements without the risk of last-minute cancellations. Moreover, if you plan to make international SWIFT transfers, avoiding conducting them before bank holidays is better as they can get significantly delayed.

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