Telangana Sankranti school holidays extended till Jan 16 after the School Education Department issued an official order on January 5, 2026, extending Pongal/Sankranti holidays for schools across the state, as per reports.
The earlier schedule, according to the same report, was January 10 to January 15, but January 16 (Kanuma) was declared an optional holiday—prompting the extension through Jan 16.
New holiday dates and reopening day
The order states that schools under all managements shall reopen on January 17, 2026, as quoted in the report.
Why the Telangana holiday extension matters
For families planning travel during Sankranti week, the extension reduces confusion around attendance and makes it easier to plan return journeys after the festival break.
What it means for Jammu & Kashmir readers
Students from J&K studying in Telangana (and families visiting during festival season) should note the Jan 17 reopening date while planning travel back to campuses.
Key Highlights
Telangana extended school holidays till January 16, 2026, per an order issued on January 5.
Earlier schedule was Jan 10–15, with Jan 16 (Kanuma) listed as an optional holiday.
Schools are to reopen on January 17, 2026, as per the report.
Conclusion
This Telangana update is correct and current this morning: holidays run through Jan 16, and reopening is Jan 17, as per the reported official order. Stay tuned to KittoNews for any district-level clarifications.
FAQ
A1: Yes. Reports say the School Education Department extended holidays till Jan 16, 2026.
A2: Schools are to reopen on January 17, 2026, as per the report.
