Andhra Pradesh Sankranti Holidays 2026 | Pongal Holidays for Schools and Colleges in AP

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Andhra Pradesh Sankranti School Holidays in 2026 and AP Pongal College Holidays 2026

Sankranti or Pongal, also known as Makar Sankranti, is a Hindu festival celebrated across India. It marks the Sun’s entry into the zodiac sign of Capricorn, signifying the end of winter and the start of the harvest season. People celebrate with kite flying, bonfires, and sharing sweets made with sesame seeds and jaggery. It is a time for joy, gratitude, and new beginnings.

Andhra Pradesh / AP government has confirmed the Sankranti holiday dates, stars from January 10 to January 18, 2026, providing a total of 9 holidays. schools will be reopene on January 19, 2026 (Monday).

January 10 to January 18, 2026

Note: Please check with your school for exact holiday dates.

List of All Holidays

The Andhra Pradesh / AP state government has announced the holidays for the year 2026. Below is the list of the public holidays for 2026. This includes 27 general holidays and 23 optional holidays.
S.No. Date Day Occasion
1January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year’s Day
2January 14, 2026WednesdayBhogi
3January 15, 2026ThursdaySankranti / Pongal
4January 26, 2026MondayRepublic Day
5February 15, 2026SundayMaha Shivaratri
6March 3, 2026TuesdayHoli
7March 19, 2026ThursdayUgadi
8March 21, 2026SaturdayEid-ul-Fitr (Ramzan)
9March 22, 2026SundayFollowing Day of Ramzan
10March 27, 2026FridaySri Rama Navami
11April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
12April 5, 2026SundayBabu Jagjivan Ram’s Birthday
13April 14, 2026TuesdayDr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Birthday
14May 27, 2026WednesdayEid-ul-Azha (Bakrid)
15June 26, 2026FridayMuharram / Ashoora
16August 10, 2026MondayBonalu
17August 15, 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
18August 26, 2026WednesdayEid Milad-un-Nabi
19September 4, 2026FridaySri Krishna Ashtami
20September 14, 2026MondayVinayaka Chavithi
21October 2, 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi Jayanti
22October 18, 2026SundayBathukamma (Saddula Bathukamma)
23October 20, 2026TuesdayVijaya Dasami (Dasara)
24October 21, 2026WednesdayFollowing Day of Dasara
25November 8, 2026SundayDeepavali (Diwali)
26November 24, 2026TuesdayKartika Purnima / Guru Nanak’s Birthday
27December 25, 2026FridayChristmas
28December 26, 2026SaturdayFollowing Day of Christmas

Month-wise : Andhra Pradesh Schools Holidays 2026 and Colleges Holidays Calendar

Here is the list of holidays for the Telangana Schools, colleges, government offices in the year 2026. This will help students and teachers to plan their schedules accordingly.

January

  • January 1 (Thursday): New Year’s Day

  • January 14 (Wednesday): Bhogi

  • January 15 (Thursday): Sankranti / Pongal

  • January 26 (Monday): Republic Day

New Year’s Day: New Year’s Day is the first day of the year. It is a special day for everyone in the world, where people plan for the coming year. Friends and relatives gather together or some people travel to their preferred locations to welcome the new year.

Republic Day: On this day all schools, colleges, government and private offices in Arunachal Pradesh are closed as it is a national holiday. The main celebration of the Republic Day takes place in Delhi, India.

February - School and College Holidays list 2026

February 15 (Sunday): Maha Shivaratri

Mahashivaratri: It is a Hindu festival related to Lord Shiva. On this day people celebrate it by fasting, praying lord shiva, and staying awake for the whole night to seek blessings and spiritual peace.

College School Holidays list March 2026

  • March 3 (Tuesday): Holi

  • March 19 (Thursday): Ugadi

  • March 21 (Saturday): Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramzan)

  • March 22 (Sunday): Following Day of Ramzan

  • March 27 (Friday): Sri Rama Navami

Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramandan) is a celebration that marks the end of Ramadan, where Muslims gather for prayers, share meals, and give charity

Andhra Pradesh School and College Holidays list in April 2026

  • April 3 (Friday): Good Friday

  • April 5 (Sunday): Babu Jagjivan Ram’s Birthday

  • April 14 (Tuesday): Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Birthday

Sri Rama Navami: It is a Hindu festival that celebrated on the birth day of Lord Rama. Devotees observe the day with prayers, fasting, and chanting of religious hymns in honor of Lord Rama.

May Month - College and School Holidays list

  • May 27 (Wednesday): Eid-ul-Azha (Bakrid)

June Month - College and School Holidays list

  • June 26 (Friday): Muharram / Ashoora

July Month - College and School Holidays list

  • July 2026: No major holidays

August 2025 School Holidays

  • August 10 (Monday): Bonalu

  • August 15 (Saturday): Independence Day

  • August 26 (Wednesday): Eid Milad-un-Nabi

Independence Day: It is India’s national holiday, celebrating the country’s freedom from British rule. On this day in Telangana schools, colleges, government and private offices are closed.

September 2026: Colleges and Schools Holidays list in Andhra Pradesh

  • September 4 (Friday): Sri Krishna Ashtami

  • September 14 (Monday): Vinayaka Chavithi

October 2026: School Holidays list in Andhra Pradesh

  • October 2 (Friday): Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti

  • October 18 (Sunday): Bathukamma (Saddula Bathukamma)

  • October 20 (Tuesday): Vijaya Dasami (Dasara)

  • October 21 (Wednesday): Following Day of Dasara

list of School Holidays College Calendar - November 2026

  • November 8 (Sunday): Deepavali (Diwali)

  • November 24 (Tuesday): Kartika Purnima / Guru Nanak’s Birthday

December School Holidays list 2026

  • December 25 (Friday): Christmas

  • December 26 (Saturday): Following Day of Christmas

Disclaimer: The above data is based on information available on the internet. Please visit the official website of the respective school, college, government organization, or your office’s official website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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