The Telugu calendar 2024 is a very significant thing for Telugu people in India. It is a lunisolar calendar based on the positions of both moon and sun. The calendar has been in use for centuries and is still widely used today for religious, cultural, and agricultural purposes.
One of the most significant uses of the Telugu calendar is in determining auspicious dates for events like weddings, and housewarmings. The calendar is also used to determine the dates of important festivals and religious festivals like Diwali and Ugadi. In addition to this, the calendar is also used to determine the timing of agricultural activities like harvesting and planting.
Telugu Public Holidays 2024
The Telugu language is widely spoken in both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Given below is the list of public holidays in both states. These are gazetted holidays as decided by the state governments of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Telangana Public Holidays List
| Date | Day | Public Holiday |
| January 1 | Monday | New Year S Day |
| January 15 | Monday | Makar Sankranti |
| January 26 | Friday | Republic Day (National Day) |
| March 8 | Friday | Maha Sivaratri |
| March 25 | Monday | Holika Dahan |
| March 29 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 5 | Friday | Babu Jagjivan Ram’s Birthday |
| April 9 | Tuesday | Ugadi |
| April 10 | Wednesday | Ramzan / Eid-ul-Fitr (End of Ramadan) |
| April 14 | Sunday | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Birthday |
| April 17 | Wednesday | Sri Rama Navami |
| June 17 | Monday | Bakrid / Eid-ul-Azha (Feast of Sacrifice) |
| July 17 | Wednesday | Muharram |
| July 31 | Wednesday | Bonalu |
| August 15 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| August 26 | Monday | Sri Krishna Astami |
| September 7 | Saturday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| September 16 | Monday | Eid Miladun Nabi (Birthday of Prophet Mohammad) |
| October 2 | Wednesday | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday |
| October 11 | Friday | Durgashtami |
| October 13 | Sunday | Vijayadasami |
| October 31 | Thursday | Deepavali |
| November 15 | Friday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| November 15 | Friday | Karthika Purnima |
| December 25 | Wednesday | Christmas |
| December 26 | Thursday | Christmas Holiday |
Andhra Pradesh Public Holidays List 2024
| Date | Day | Public Holiday |
| January 14 | Sunday | Bhogi |
| January 15 | Monday | Makar Sankranti |
| January 16 | Tuesday | Kanuma |
| January 26 | Friday | Republic Day (National Day) |
| March 8 | Friday | Maha Sivaratri |
| March 25 | Monday | Holika Dahan |
| March 29 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 1 | Monday | Annual Accounts Closing (Bank Holiday) banks |
| April 5 | Friday | Babu Jagjivan Ram’s Birthday |
| April 9 | Tuesday | Ugadi |
| April 10 | Wednesday | Ramzan / Eid-ul-Fitr (End of Ramadan) |
| April 14 | Sunday | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Birthday |
| April 17 | Wednesday | Sri Rama Navami |
| June 17 | Monday | Bakrid / Eid-ul-Azha (Feast of Sacrifice) |
| July 17 | Wednesday | Muharram |
| August 15 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| August 26 | Monday | Sri Krishna Astami |
| September 7 | Saturday | Vinayaka Chavithi |
| September 16 | Monday | Eid Miladun Nabi (Birthday of Prophet Mohammad) |
| October 2 | Wednesday | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday |
| October 11 | Friday | Durgashtami |
| October 13 | Sunday | Vijayadasami |
| November 1 | Friday | Andhra Pradesh Formation Day |
| November 1 | Friday | Deepavali |
| December 25 | Wednesday | Christmas |
Telugu Calendar January 2024
In January, we celebrate the festival of Lambodara Sankashti. It is a day to honour Lord Ganesha. Check out the important festivals in January 2024 given in the following table.
| Name of the festival | Date | Day |
| Saphala Ekadashi | January 7, 2024 | Sunday |
| Pradosh Vratam | January 9, 2024 | Tuesday |
| Pausha Putrada Ekadashi | January 21, 2024 | Sunday |
| Kurma Dwadashi | January 22, 2024 | Monday |
| Pradosh Vratam | January 23, 2024 | Tuesday |
| Lambodara Sankashtahara Chaturthi | January 29, 2024 | Monday |
Significant Telugu Festivals in February 2024
| Name of the festival | Date | Day |
| Shattila Ekadashi | February 6, 2024 | Tuesday |
| Pradosh Vratam | February 7, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Jaya Ekadashi | February 20, 2024 | Tuesday |
| Bhishma Dwadashi | February 20, 2024 | Tuesday |
| Pradosh Vratam | February 21, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Dwijapriya Sankashtahara Chaturthi | February 28, 2024 | Wednesday |
Telugu Festivals in March 2024
In March, we celebrate Holi, the festival of colours. Apart from this Maha Shivaratri is also falling this month. This is the festival of honouring Lord Shiva.
| Name of the festival | Date | Day |
| Vijaya Ekadashi | March 6, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Gauna Vijaya Ekadashi | March 7, 2024 | Thursday |
| Vaishnava Vijaya Ekadashi | March 7, 2024 | Thursday |
| Maha Shivaratri | March 8, 2024 | Friday |
| Pradosh Vratam | March 8, 2024 | Friday |
| Amalaki Ekadashi | March 20, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Narasimha Dwadashi | March 21, 2024 | Thursday |
| Pradosh Vratam | March 22, 2024 | Friday |
| Chhoti Holi | March 24, 2024 | Sunday |
| Holika Dahan | March 24, 2024 | Sunday |
| Holi | March 25, 2024 | Monday |
| Bhalachandra Sankashtahara Chaturthi | March 28, 2024 | Thursday |
Telugu Calendar April 2024
April is the month of Ugadi also known as the Telugu New Year. The festival of Rama Navami is also in the month of April. It is a festival celebrating the birth of Lord Rama.
| Name of the festival | Date | Day |
| Papmochani Ekadashi | April 5, 2024 | Friday |
| Shani Trayodashi | April 6, 2024 | Saturday |
| Pradosh Vratam | April 6, 2024 | Saturday |
| Ugadi | April 9, 2024 | Tuesday |
| Dola Gowri Vratam | April 11, 2024 | Thursday |
| Andolana Trutiya | April 11, 2024 | Thursday |
| Shree Ramanavami | April 17, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Kamada Ekadashi | April 19, 2024 | Friday |
| Vamana Dwadashi | April 20, 2024 | Saturday |
| Pradosh Vratam | April 21, 2024 | Sunday |
| Madana Pournami | April 23, 2024 | Tuesday |
| Vikata Sankashtahara Chaturthi | April 27, 2024 | Saturday |
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Major Telugu Festivals in May 2024
May brings the festival of Akshaya Tritiya, which is considered an auspicious day for new beginnings.
| Name of the festival | Date | Day |
| Varuthini Ekadashi | May 4, 2024 | Saturday |
| Pradosh Vratam | May 5, 2024 | Sunday |
| Akshaya Tritiya | May 10, 2024 | Friday |
| Mohini Ekadashi | May 19, 2024 | Sunday |
| Parashurama Dwadashi | May 19, 2024 | Sunday |
| Pradosh Vratam | May 20, 2024 | Monday |
| Ekadanta Sankashtahara Chaturthi | May 26, 2024 | Sunday |
Telugu Calendar June 2024
In June, we celebrate Hanuman Jayanthi, a festival honouring Lord Hanuman. Another important festival in the month of June is Rama Lakshmana Dwadashi.
| Name of the festival | Date | Day |
| Hanuman Jayanthi | June 1, 2024 | Saturday |
| Apara Ekadashi | June 2, 2024 | Sunday |
| Vaishnava Apara Ekadashi | June 3, 2024 | Monday |
| Pradosh Vratam | June 4, 2024 | Tuesday |
| Nirjala Ekadashi | June 18, 2024 | Tuesday |
| Rama Lakshmana Dwadashi | June 18, 2024 | Tuesday |
| Pradosh Vratam | June 19, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Krishnapingala Sankashtahara Chaturthi | June 25, 2024 | Tuesday |
July 2024
There are not many festivals in the month of July. However, there are a few important Ekadashi and Thithis as given in the following table.
| Name of the festival | Date | Day |
| Yogini Ekadashi | July 2, 2024 | Tuesday |
| Pradosh Vratam | July 3, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Devshayani Ekadashi | July 17, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Vasudeva Dwadashi | July 18, 2024 | Thursday |
| Pradosh Vratam | July 19, 2024 | Friday |
| Gajanana Sankashtahara Chaturthi | July 24, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Kamika Ekadashi | July 31, 2024 | Wednesday |
Telugu Calendar August 2024
In August, we have Raksha Bandhan and Janmashtami. Raksha Bandhan is a festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. Janmashtami is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Krishna.
| Name of the festival | Date | Day |
| Pradosh Vratam | August 1, 2024 | Thursday |
| Varalakshmi Vratam | August 16, 2024 | Friday |
| Shravana Putrada Ekadashi | August 16, 2024 | Friday |
| Damodara Dwadashi | August 16, 2024 | Friday |
| Shani Trayodashi | August 17, 2024 | Saturday |
| Pradosh Vratam | August 17, 2024 | Saturday |
| Raksha Bandhan | August 19, 2024 | Monday |
| Jandhyala Purnima | August 19, 2024 | Monday |
| Heramba Sankashtahara Chaturthi | August 22, 2024 | Thursday |
| Krishna Janmashtami | August 26, 2024 | Monday |
| Aja Ekadashi | August 29, 2024 | Thursday |
| Shani Trayodashi | August 31, 2024 | Saturday |
| Pradosh Vratam | August 31, 2024 | Saturday |
September 2024
The most significant festival in the month of September is Ganesh Chaturthi. It is celebrated to honour Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed God.
| Name of the festival | Date | Day |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | September 7, 2024 | Saturday |
| Parivartani Ekadashi | September 14, 2024 | Saturday |
| Kalki Dwadashi | September 15, 2024 | Sunday |
| Pradosh Vratam | September 15, 2024 | Sunday |
| Ganesh Visarjan | September 17, 2024 | Tuesday |
| Vighnaraja Sankashtahara Chaturthi | September 21, 2024 | Saturday |
| Indira Ekadashi | September 28, 2024 | Saturday |
| Pradosh Vratam | September 29, 2024 | Sunday |
October 2024
In October, we have Navratri, Dussehra and Durga Puja. Navratri is a nine-day festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil.
| Name of the festival | Date | Day |
| Navratri Begins | October 3, 2024 | Thursday |
| Durga Ashtami | October 11, 2024 | Friday |
| Maha Navami | October 11, 2024 | Friday |
| Dussehra | October 12, 2024 | Saturday |
| Papankusha Ekadashi | October 13, 2024 | Sunday |
| Gauna Papankusha Ekadashi | October 14, 2024 | Monday |
| Vaishnava Papankusha Ekadashi | October 14, 2024 | Monday |
| Padmanabha Dwadashi | October 14, 2024 | Monday |
| Pradosh Vratam | October 15, 2024 | Tuesday |
| Atla Tadde | October 20, 2024 | Sunday |
| Vakratunda Sankashtahara Chaturthi | October 20, 2024 | Sunday |
| Rama Ekadashi | October 28, 2024 | Monday |
| Pradosh Vratam | October 29, 2024 | Tuesday |
November 2024
The festival of Diwali is on 1st November 2024. It is the festival of lights, which is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana.
| Name of the festival | Date | Day |
| Lakshmi Puja | November 1, 2024 | Friday |
| Diwali | November 1, 2024 | Friday |
| Nagula Chavithi | November 5, 2024 | Tuesday |
| Devutthana Ekadashi | November 12, 2024 | Tuesday |
| Yogeshwara Dwadashi | November 13, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Pradosh Vratam | November 13, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Ganadhipa Sankashtahara Chaturthi | November 18, 2024 | Monday |
| Utpanna Ekadashi | November 26, 2024 | Tuesday |
| Vaishnava Utpanna Ekadashi | November 27, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Pradosh Vratam | November 28, 2024 | Thursday |
December 2024
| Name of the festival | Date | Day |
| Naga Panchami | December 6, 2024 | Friday |
| Mokshada Ekadashi | December 11, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Matsya Dwadashi | December 12, 2024 | Thursday |
| Pradosh Vratam | December 13, 2024 | Friday |
| Akhuratha Sankashtahara Chaturthi | December 18, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Saphala Ekadashi | December 26, 2024 | Thursday |
| Shani Trayodashi | December 28, 2024 | Saturday |
| Pradosh Vratam | December 28, 2024 | Saturday |
Frequently Asked Questions
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