AP & Telangana Sankranti Holidays 2025: Full List and Duration of Holidays

Sankranti is a major festival in the Telugu states, celebrated over three days: Bhogi, Makar Sankranti, and Kanuma. It’s a time when people who have moved away for education or work return to their hometowns to celebrate with family. The three days are filled with joy and excitement, and schools and colleges enjoy an extended holiday for the occasion. Both the Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Telangana governments have provided clear details regarding the Sankranti holidays.

In AP, the Education Department has confirmed that Sankranti holidays will be observed from January 10 to 19, as per the 2024-25 academic calendar. The holiday dates were adjusted due to recent rains, but despite rumours suggesting a reduction in the holidays, the government has clarified that there is no truth to those claims.

SCERT Director Krishna Reddy officially announced the holiday period from January 10 to 19, giving students 10 days off for the festival. Bhogi will be celebrated on January 13, Makar Sankranti on January 14, and Kanuma on January 15.

In Telangana, the government has declared Sankranti holidays from January 11 to 17. According to the academic calendar, public holidays are given for Bhogi on January 13 and Makar Sankranti on January 14, while January 15 is an optional holiday. The holidays will begin on January 11, which is the second Saturday of the month, followed by Sunday, and conclude on Friday, January 17. Schools in Telangana will resume on January 18, a Saturday.

Additionally, the newly renovated Cherlapalli Railway Terminal in Telangana has been equipped with modern facilities and will operate special trains for Sankranti travelers.