Andhra Pradesh: Second Saturday Holidays Cancelled for Schools in Srikakulam Until March

Schools in Andhra Pradesh have lost several working days due to repeated cyclones and heavy rainfall in recent months. To make up for the missed classes, education department officials in several districts have started cancelling second Saturday holidays for schools. Srikakulam district has also issued orders in this regard, following school closures caused by Cyclone Arnab and heavy rains.

According to the District Education Officer's orders, schools in Srikakulam must function on the second Saturdays of November 14, December 12, February 13 and March 13. The second Saturday in January has been exempted because it falls during the Sankranti holidays. The district administration had earlier declared holidays on September 23 and 24, and October 27, 28 and 29. The second Saturday in April is yet to be finalised as another compensatory working day. These instructions apply to government and private schools across all managements. Deputy District Education Officers, Mandal Education Officers and headmasters have been directed to make the necessary arrangements.