Schools in Andhra Pradesh are scheduled to reopen on Thursday, 22 October 2026, after the Dasara break, while Telangana schools are scheduled to resume classes on Friday, 23 October. The difference follows the holiday periods reported for the two states: Andhra Pradesh from 10 to 21 October and Telangana from 10 to 22 October.
Are the holidays being extended?
Messages suggesting that the break will continue beyond the scheduled reopening dates have circulated online. Education reporting on 21 October indicates that no general extension has been announced and that schools are expected to follow their existing academic calendars. A viral message is not a substitute for a dated education department order or an official school circular.
Why the two states have different schedules
Neighbouring states may adopt different holiday calendars even when they celebrate the same festival. Their education departments determine the academic schedule based on instructional days, examinations, local observances and administrative requirements. Families with children studying across state borders should follow the calendar applicable to each school.
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What parents should check
Parents should confirm the reopening date through the school’s authorised communication channel, especially if the institution follows a board-specific calendar or has announced additional local arrangements. School transport timing, uniform requirements, pending assignments and scheduled assessments should be checked before the first day back.
What if a school sends a different notice?
A school may have a legitimate, separately communicated schedule depending on its category, local conditions or a subsequent competent authority order. If an official school circular differs from the general calendar, families should seek clarification directly from the administration. Any district-specific weather closure would also need to be assessed separately.
Helping children return to routine
After a long festival break, students may need a day or two to settle back into regular sleep, travel and study schedules. Parents can help by preparing school materials in advance and avoiding last-minute pressure. Schools, too, can use the first day to communicate upcoming assessments and re-establish classroom routines.
EduSutra Perspective
Holiday rumours spread quickly because they affect every household with school-going children. The simplest defence against confusion is clear, timely communication. Parents deserve one dependable answer from their school, while education authorities should make calendar changes easy to verify.
