The Andhra Pradesh government has revised the 2026 Muharram school holiday. The holiday will now be observed on Friday, June 26, 2026 . This change was announced by the General Administration Department.
Revised Holiday Schedule
Previously, the holiday was scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026. The new date aligns with the expected observance of Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, on June 26, 2026, according to the lunar calendar.
The Andhra Pradesh State Waqf Board proposed the change. They indicated that the 9th of Muharram is anticipated on June 25, 2026, with the 10th Muharram on June 26, 2026.
The government initially declared holidays for 2026 in December 2025. These dates were updated following the revised festival schedule.
Academic Calendar Overview
The Andhra Pradesh Education Department has also released the academic calendar for 2026-27. Key dates include:
| Event / Category | Details |
| Total working days | 229 |
| Total holidays | 87 |
| Dasara/Dussehra holidays | October 12-21, 2026 |
| Christmas holidays | December 20-27, 2026 |
| Sankranti holidays | January 11-17, 2027 |
| Class 10 (SSC) Public Examinations | March 15-31, 2027 |
The calendar specifies every Saturday as a 'No Bag Day'. On these days, students participate in regular class activities to reduce academic pressure.
Students and staff should note these dates for planning the 2026-27 academic year.
