AP Govt Declares Optional Holiday on February 16, 2026: G.O.RT.No. 421 Details
Latest update from the General Administration (Political.B) Department regarding the holiday for the day following Mahashivaratri.
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has officially issued G.O.RT.No. [cite_start]421 dated February 14, 2026. ]This order notifies all government employees about the declaration of an Optional Holiday for the year 2026.
Quick Information Table
| G.O. Number | G.O.RT.No. |
|---|---|
| Date of Order | [cite_start]February 14, 2026 |
| Holiday Date | [cite_start]16.02.2026 (Monday) |
| Occasion | Following Day of Mahashivaratri |
| Holiday Category | Optional Holiday |
Key Details of G.O.RT.No. 421
According to the official order, the government has decided to declare this holiday based on the following context:
- The order follows a request made by the Chairman of AP JAC AMARAAVATHI dated February 11, 2026.
- This holiday is a partial modification of the original holiday list issued in G.O.Rt.No.2276, dated 04.12.2025.
- The notification will be published in the extra-ordinary Gazette of Andhra Pradesh.
- The order was signed by K.Vijayanand, Chief Secretary to Government.
Who is this holiday for?
As this is an Optional Holiday, employees who choose to utilize it may do so as per the existing rules governing optional holidays in Andhra Pradesh The notification has been circulated to all departments of the Secretariat, Heads of Departments, and District Collectors.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Is Feb 16, 2026, a public holiday for all?
No, it is specifically declared as an Optional Holiday.
Q2: Why was this holiday added?
It was declared for the day following Mahashivaratri after a representation from government employee associations.
