AP Half Day Schools from 16th March 2026 Orders [Released]. Half Day Schools in AP will commence from 16th March.It is decided to implement half-day schools w.e.f.16-03-2026 to till the end of the Academic Year in the State, in order to protect students from the rising temperatures in the State.
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Rc.No.30027/2/2023-A&I-CSE, Dated:13-03-2026
Sub: SE – Academic Calendar 2025-26 – Commencement of Half -a-Day Schools from March 16th 2026 – Orders - Issued.
Ref: Academic Calendar Year 2025-26.
O R D E R:
Attention of all the Regional Joint Directors of School Education and District Educational Officers in the State is invited to the reference cited, and are informed that in pursuance with the Academic Calendar for the year 2025-2026, it is decided to implement half-day schools w.e.f.16-03-2026 to till the end of the Academic Year in the State, in order to protect students from the rising temperatures in the State.
During this period, classes from 1st to 10th will operate from 7:45 AM to 12:30 PM. This schedule shall be followed by all managements of schools, including Government, Zilla Parishad, Municipal, Aided, and Private Recognized Unaided Schools in the State. Further, the Mid-Day Meal Programme will continue during this period, ensuring that students receive the necessary nutrition.
Therefore, all the Regional Joint Directors of School Education and District Educational Officers in the State are hereby instructed to strictly comply with the above instructional timings for Government, Zilla Parishad, Municipal, Aided, and Private Recognized Unaided Schools in the State, as indicated in the Academic Calendar for the year 2025–26, without any deviation.
In Andhra Pradesh, schools typically operate on a full-day schedule. However, during the summer months, to protect students from rising temperatures, the state government implements half-day schedules.
For the academic year 2025-2026, half-day schools are expected to commence from March 15, 2026. This decision is based on current weather trends and aims to safeguard students’ health during extreme hot conditions. During this period, classes from 1st to 10th will operate from 7:45 AM to 12:30 PM.
This schedule is consistent across all management schools, including Government, Mandal Parishad, Municipal, Aided, and Private recognized unaided schools in the state. Additionally, the mid-day meal program continues during this period, ensuring that students receive necessary nutrition.
Rc.No.30027/2/2023-A&I-CSE, Dated:13-03-2026
Sub: SE – Academic Calendar 2025-26 – Commencement of Half -a-Day Schools from March 16th 2026 – Orders - Issued.
Ref: Academic Calendar Year 2025-26.
Sub: SE – Academic Calendar 2025-26 – Commencement of Half -a-Day Schools from March 16th 2026 – Orders - Issued.
Ref: Academic Calendar Year 2025-26.
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AP Schools Half Day Schools from 16th March 2026 Orders [Released]
Sub: SE – Academic Calendar 2025-26 – Commencement of Half -a-Day Schools from March 16th 2026 – Orders - Issued.
Ref: Academic Calendar Year 2025-26.
O R D E R:
Attention of all the Regional Joint Directors of School Education and District Educational Officers in the State is invited to the reference cited, and are informed that in pursuance with the Academic Calendar for the year 2025-2026, it is decided to implement half-day schools w.e.f.16-03-2026 to till the end of the Academic Year in the State, in order to protect students from the rising temperatures in the State.
During this period, classes from 1st to 10th will operate from 7:45 AM to 12:30 PM. This schedule shall be followed by all managements of schools, including Government, Zilla Parishad, Municipal, Aided, and Private Recognized Unaided Schools in the State. Further, the Mid-Day Meal Programme will continue during this period, ensuring that students receive the necessary nutrition.
Therefore, all the Regional Joint Directors of School Education and District Educational Officers in the State are hereby instructed to strictly comply with the above instructional timings for Government, Zilla Parishad, Municipal, Aided, and Private Recognized Unaided Schools in the State, as indicated in the Academic Calendar for the year 2025–26, without any deviation.
AP Half Day Schools Time Table 2026 for Primary Schools
Half day School TimingsIn Andhra Pradesh, schools typically operate on a full-day schedule. However, during the summer months, to protect students from rising temperatures, the state government implements half-day schedules.
For the academic year 2025-2026, half-day schools are expected to commence from March 15, 2026. This decision is based on current weather trends and aims to safeguard students’ health during extreme hot conditions. During this period, classes from 1st to 10th will operate from 7:45 AM to 12:30 PM.
This schedule is consistent across all management schools, including Government, Mandal Parishad, Municipal, Aided, and Private recognized unaided schools in the state. Additionally, the mid-day meal program continues during this period, ensuring that students receive necessary nutrition.
| Activity | Time |
|---|---|
| 1st Bell | 7-45am |
| 2nd Bell | 7-50am |
| Prayer | 7-50am to 8.00am |
| 1st Period | 8.00am to 8.40am |
| Water Bell | 8.40am to 8.45am |
| 2nd Period | 8.45am to 9.25am |
| 3rd Period | 9.25am to 10.05am |
| Short Break [Ragimalt etc] | 10.05am to 10.30am |
| 4th Period | 10.30am to 11.10am |
| 5th Period | 11.10am to 11.50am |
| 6th Period | 11.50am to 12.30pm |
AP Half Day Schools Time Table 2026 for High Schools
| Activity | Time |
|---|---|
| 1st Bell | 7-45am |
| 2nd Bell | 7-50am |
| Prayer | 7-50am to 8.00am |
| 1st Period | 8.00am to 8.40am |
| 2nd Period | 8.40am to 9.20am |
| 3rd Period | 9.20am to 10.00am |
| Short Break [Ragimalt etc] | 10.00am to 10.30am |
| 4th Period | 10.30am to 11.10am |
| 5th Period | 11.10am to 11.50am |
| 6th Period | 11.50am to 12.30pm |
