Hyderabad: The Telangana School Education Department has officially postponed the reopening of schools for the academic year 2026-27 from June 12, 2026 to June 15, 2026. The decision applies to both government and private schools across the state.
The orders were issued by Director of School Education Dr. E. Naveen Nicolas, IAS, through proceedings dated June 7, 2026. The department stated that the decision was taken after receiving multiple representations from various stakeholders seeking reconsideration of the reopening date.
As per the original academic calendar, schools were scheduled to reopen on June 12 following the summer vacation. However, the government noted that June 13 and June 14 fall on the second Saturday and Sunday respectively, resulting in only one effective working day before the weekend.
Considering these factors, the government decided to reopen schools on Monday, June 15, 2026, instead of June 12.
Compensation for Lost Academic Time
To ensure that the prescribed instructional days under the Academic Calendar 2026-27 are maintained, the School Education Department has announced a compensatory working day.
According to the order, the second Saturday on July 11, 2026, which would normally be a holiday, will now be treated as a regular working day for all government and private schools under the School Education Department.
The move is intended to compensate for the academic time lost due to the postponement of the reopening date and to ensure smooth implementation of the academic calendar.
Instructions to Education Officials
The Director of School Education has directed all Heads of Departments, Regional Joint Directors of School Education in Hyderabad and Warangal, and District Educational Officers across Telangana to take necessary action and communicate the revised schedule to all schools under their jurisdiction.
Key Changes Announced
- Original reopening date: June 12, 2026
- Revised reopening date: June 15, 2026
- Applicable to: Government and Private Schools
- Compensatory working day: July 11, 2026 (Second Saturday)
- Reason for change: Representations received from stakeholders and the weekend immediately following June 12
With this revision, students across Telangana will now return to classrooms on June 15, while schools will observe an additional working day on July 11 to make up for the lost instructional time.
