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Andhra Pradesh Announces October 2026 School Holiday Dates
✍️ Jagran Josh
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 03:38 PM
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The Andhra Pradesh government has released the official school holiday schedule for October 2026, outlining the exact dates when schools will be closed for the festive season.
The Andhra Pradesh government has formally announced the school holiday dates for October 2026, providing students, parents and teachers with a clear calendar for the upcoming festive season.
According to the release, schools across the state will observe a break from October 1st to October 7th, followed by a short interval before the next set of holidays from October 15th to October 20th. These dates coincide with the traditional celebrations of Diwali and the local festival of Sankranti.
The announcement is expected to help parents plan travel and academic schedules, while teachers can use the break for professional development and rest. The Ministry of Education has urged schools to ensure that all students receive adequate notice and that any pending examinations or assignments are rescheduled appropriately.
The holiday list was published on the official state education portal and is available for download in both English and Telugu. Officials emphasized that the dates are final and will not be altered unless extraordinary circumstances arise.
According to the release, schools across the state will observe a break from October 1st to October 7th, followed by a short interval before the next set of holidays from October 15th to October 20th. These dates coincide with the traditional celebrations of Diwali and the local festival of Sankranti.
The announcement is expected to help parents plan travel and academic schedules, while teachers can use the break for professional development and rest. The Ministry of Education has urged schools to ensure that all students receive adequate notice and that any pending examinations or assignments are rescheduled appropriately.
The holiday list was published on the official state education portal and is available for download in both English and Telugu. Officials emphasized that the dates are final and will not be altered unless extraordinary circumstances arise.