AP Municipal Elections 2026: Local Holiday Orders
G.O.Rt.No.1285 · 17 October 2026
Polling day: 28 October 2026
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued G.O.Rt.No.1285, dated 17-10-2026, authorizing District Collectors to declare local holidays in connection with ordinary elections to 13 Municipal Corporations and 87 Municipalities/Nagar Panchayats. The order addresses government institutions, employees of public and private undertakings, and buildings proposed for use as polling stations.
GO 1285: Key Information
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Department | Municipal Administration & Urban Development (G), Andhra Pradesh |
| Order number and date | G.O.Rt.No.1285, 17-10-2026 |
| Election coverage stated in the GO | 13 Municipal Corporations and 87 Municipalities/Nagar Panchayats |
| Polling date | 28-10-2026 |
| Reference | State Election Commissioner, 740/SEC-F1/2026-2, dated 14-10-2026 |
| Implementing authorities | District Collectors concerned, Commissioners of ULBs and Commissioner of Labour |
Who Is Covered by the Holiday Orders?
| Category | Authorization in the GO |
|---|---|
| Government offices, local bodies and government institutions | District Collectors may declare a local holiday on 28 October 2026 for institutions situated in the area of poll. |
| Public and private undertakings/firms | District Collectors may declare a local holiday to enable employees in areas notified for elections to exercise their franchise. |
| Holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act | District Collectors are authorized to declare a local holiday on 28 October 2026 in areas notified for poll. |
| Establishments covered by the A.P. Shops and Establishments Act, 1988 | The Commissioner of Labour is authorized to declare a paid holiday on polling day, 28 October 2026. |
| Buildings proposed for use as polling stations | District Collectors may declare holidays on the day preceding the poll, polling day and counting day for the specified public, educational and other buildings. |
School and Polling Station Building Holidays
The building-related provision covers public buildings, educational institution buildings and other buildings proposed for use as polling stations. It does not independently declare every school in Andhra Pradesh closed on all three days.
| Occasion | Date / clarification |
|---|---|
| Day preceding the poll | 27 October 2026, derived from the polling date |
| Polling day | 28 October 2026 |
| Counting day | The counting date is not specified in this GO. Refer to the applicable election schedule and local declaration. |
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What Employees and Institutions Should Check
- Whether the office, establishment or institution is within a notified polling area.
- The relevant District Collector’s local holiday declaration.
- Whether the institution building is proposed for use as a polling station.
- The Labour Department’s applicable paid-holiday declaration.
- The separate election schedule for the counting date.
Download GO 1285 PDF
Read the original two-page order for its complete wording and directions.
| Document | PDF link |
|---|---|
| AP Municipal Elections Local Holiday Orders — G.O.Rt.No.1285, dated 17-10-2026 | View / Download GO PDF |
Source: Government of Andhra Pradesh, MA&UD (G) Department, G.O.Rt.No.1285, dated 17-10-2026. This article summarizes the supplied order; the relevant local declarations determine implementation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 28 October 2026 a statewide holiday in Andhra Pradesh?
No. GO 1285 authorizes local holiday declarations in the notified polling areas. It does not declare a statewide holiday.
Are all schools closed for three days?
No. The three-occasion provision applies to buildings proposed for use as polling stations, subject to the District Collector’s declaration.
Which days are covered for polling station buildings?
The day preceding the poll, 27 October 2026; polling day, 28 October 2026; and counting day. The counting date is not specified in this GO.
Who can declare the paid holiday?
The Commissioner of Labour, Andhra Pradesh, is authorized to declare a paid holiday on 28 October 2026 under the A.P. Shops and Establishments Act, 1988.
How many urban local bodies are mentioned?
The order refers to ordinary elections to 13 Municipal Corporations and 87 Municipalities/Nagar Panchayats.
