January 2026: Andhra Pradesh Schools to Have 13 Holidays

January 2026 brings a generous holiday calendar for students and government employees in Andhra Pradesh, offering ample time for rest, celebrations, and family activities. The highlight of the month is the extended Sankranti vacation, which gives students a long mid-month break.

Andhra Pradesh School Holidays in January 2026

Schools across the state will observe a total of 13 holidays during January. A major portion of this comes from the Sankranti festival break, which stretches for nine days from January 11 to January 18, including weekends.

Here is the list of school holidays in Andhra Pradesh for January 2026:

January 4 – Sunday
January 10 – Second Saturday
January 11 – Sunday
January 12 – Sankranti holiday
January 13 – Sankranti holiday
January 14 – Bhogi
January 15 – Makar Sankranti
January 16 – Kanuma
January 17 – Sankranti holiday
January 18 – Sunday
January 25 – Sunday
January 26 – Republic Day
January 31 – Sunday
With weekends added to the festival break, students get a long continuous holiday period, making it ideal for travel or festive gatherings.

Government Employee Holidays in January

State government employees will also benefit from multiple days off in January. The month includes nine regular holidays, apart from optional holidays that employees may choose based on eligibility.

Regular Holidays

Sundays: January 4, 11, 18, 25, and 31
Second Saturday: January 10

Festival holidays:

January 14 – Bhogi
January 15 – Sankranti
January 16 – Kanuma

National holiday:

January 26 – Republic Day

Optional Holidays

January 1 – New Year
January 3 – Hazrat Ali Jayanti
January 16 – Shab-e-Meraj

The well-spread holidays in January 2026 allow families in Andhra Pradesh to plan festivals, short trips, and personal time well in advance, making the start of the year both relaxed and festive.

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