Sankranti Holidays Declared for Schools in Telangana from Jan 10 to 16

In a communication issued to all the Regional Directors of School Education (RIDSE) and District Education Officers (DEOs), the Director of School Education Dr. E Naveen Nicolas said that Sankranti was celebrated on January 15 and Kanuma on January



16. 

Kanuma is an optional holiday as per the list of holidays declared by the Telangana General Administration Department (GAD). 

As January 16 immediately follows the festival, it is decided to extend Sankranti holidays up to January 16 and accordingly, all the schools under all managements shall reopen on January 17.