Sankranti Holidays in Telangana – Extended Break Till January 16, Schools Reopen January 17

Big news for families, students and employees in Telangana! Sankranti 2026 (also called Pongal or Makara Sankranti), the joyful harvest festival, brings an extended holiday break. The School Education Department has officially extended Sankranti holidays till January 16, 2026, with schools reopening on January 17. This creates a long vacation from around January 10-16 for most institutions – perfect for village visits, kite flying, rangoli and family feasts!

Government offices closed on key days: Bhogi (January 14), Sankranti (January 15), and Kanuma (January 16, optional but extended for schools). Celebrate the Sun’s northward journey with traditional sweets and bonfires!

Know Complete Details of Sankranti Festival Dates 2026 in Telangana

Sankranti is a 3-4 day harvest festival thanking the Sun God, nature and cattle – known as Pedda Panduga in Telugu states:

• Bhogi: January 14, 2026 (Wednesday) – Bonfires to discard old items, clean homes, welcome new.
• Sankranti / Makara Sankranti: January 15, 2026 (Thursday) – Main day; offer newly harvested rice, fly kites, draw rangoli (muggulu), prepare sesame-jaggery sweets.
• Kanuma: January 16, 2026 (Friday) – Honour cattle; decorate cows/bulls, rural feasts, cockfights in some areas (regulated).
• Mukkanuma (optional fourth day): January 17, 2026 (Saturday) – Family outings, community events.

Festival marks Uttarayan start – longer days, prosperity wishes.

Sankranti Holidays List 2026 – Government, Banks & Schools

Government Offices:

• General holidays: Bhogi (Jan 14), Sankranti (Jan 15).
• Kanuma (Jan 16): Optional holiday, but many offices off.

Banks:

• Closed on Jan 14 (Bhogi), Jan 15 (Sankranti), Jan 26 (Republic Day).
• Digital services (UPI, net banking) continue.

Schools & Colleges:

• Extended holidays: January 10 to January 16, 2026 (reopen Jan 17).
• Includes weekends/second Saturday – up to 7-9 day break depending on start.
• Applies to government, private and aided institutions.

Republic Day (Jan 26, Monday) adds another long weekend.

Long Weekend & Vacation Planning for Sankranti 2026

• Jan 10 (2nd Saturday): Bank/school off.
• Jan 11 (Sun): Weekend.
• Jan 14-16: Festival holidays.
• Possible continuous break from Jan 10-17 – ideal for hometown travel.

Heavy rush on buses/trains – book early!

How It Affects You – Enjoy Sankranti Vacation

• Students: Extended break after exams; time for traditions.
• Employees: Official closures on 14-15; optional 16.
• Banks/Customers: Plan transactions early.
• Farmers/Families: Rituals, feasts, new harvest joy.
• Tip: Prepare gangireddu, haridasu visits; safe bonfires.
• Nuances: Rural areas grander; urban kite festivals.

This festival brings new beginnings – “Sankranti subhakankshalu!”

Planning Sankranti trips or feasts? Favourite tradition – kites or sweets? Comment below and share your views!

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