APSE Act – Paid National & Festival Holidays for 2026 (Zone‑I)
The Joint Commissioner of Labour, Zone‑I, Visakhapatnam has notified the following paid National and Festival Holidays for the calendar year 2026 for employees working in Shops and Establishments covered under the A.P. Shops & Establishments Act, 1988 in the districts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Parvathipuram Manyam, Anakapalli and Alluri Sitharama Raju.[file:60]
National Holidays – 2026
| Sl. No. | Holiday | Day | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Republic Day | Monday | 26‑01‑2026 |
| 2 | May Day | Friday | 01‑05‑2026 |
| 3 | Independence Day | Saturday | 15‑08‑2026 |
| 4 | Gandhi Jayanthi | Friday | 02‑10‑2026 |
Festival & Other Holidays – 2026
| Sl. No. | Holiday | Day | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kanuma | Friday | 16‑01‑2026 |
| 2 | Day following Maha Sivaratri | Monday | 16‑02‑2026 |
| 3 | Ramzan* | Saturday | 20‑03‑2026 |
| 4 | Nagula Chavithi | Friday | 13‑11‑2026 |
| 5 | Christmas | Friday | 25‑12‑2026 |
*Ramzan date is subject to change based on the appearance of the moon as indicated in the official notification.[file:60]
Employers are advised to incorporate these holidays into their 2026 holiday calendars, update payroll and attendance systems, and display this list on the establishment notice board to ensure statutory compliance and employee awareness.[file:60]
