Sankranti Holidays: Telangana Awaits Clarity, Andhra Pradesh Issues Official Schedule
NEWS CHARIOT (TG & AP, JAN.5 ) : As Sankranti approaches, excitement builds across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, especially among students eagerly anticipating their festive holidays. While Andhra Pradesh has already issued a clear schedule, uncertainty surrounds the number of holidays in Telangana this year, leaving students, parents, and schools seeking clarity.
Holidays in Telangana: What We Know So Far
According to the Telangana government’s official holiday calendar, Sankranti holidays in 2025 are marked for three days:
- Bhogi on January 13 (General Holiday)
- Sankranti on January 14 (General Holiday)
- Kanuma on January 15 (Optional Holiday)
However, due to the presence of the second Saturday (January 11) and Sunday (January 12), the holidays may effectively start on January 11. Depending on the final decision by the state government, schools are expected to reopen either on January 16 or January 17.
Last year, Telangana schools observed a total of six days of Sankranti holidays, from January 12 to January 17, with schools reopening on January 18. A similar schedule is anticipated this year, but an official announcement is still awaited. The holidays will apply to all schools across the state, except missionary institutions.
Andhra Pradesh: Clarity on Sankranti Holidays
In Andhra Pradesh, the government has already announced a clear holiday schedule. All schools in the state will remain closed from January 10 to January 19, providing students with a 10-day break. Initially, there were discussions about reducing the duration of the holidays, but officials later clarified that there was no such plan, ensuring a longer festive break for students.
Sankranti is a key festival celebrated with great enthusiasm in both states, and the holiday schedules are essential to allow families to partake in traditional festivities. The festival marks the harvest season, and many families travel to their native villages to celebrate.
Key Takeaways
- Telangana students may get six days of holidays, as seen last year, though official confirmation is pending.
- Andhra Pradesh students will enjoy a confirmed 10-day break from January 10 to January 19.
- Sankranti holidays in Telangana will begin unofficially from January 11, aligning with the second Saturday.
- Schools in Telangana are likely to reopen on January 16 or January 17, depending on the government’s decision.
Both state governments aim to balance the festive spirit with academic schedules, and further updates from Telangana are eagerly awaited.
