India, July 16 -- Andhra Pradesh Rath Yatra 2026: As Rath Yatra is celebrated across India on Thursday, July 16, thousands of parents and students in Andhra Pradesh are wondering whether schools will remain open or if the state government has declared a holiday. While the annual chariot festival of Lord Jagannath is marked with grand processions in several parts of the country, holiday announcements vary from state to state.

Here's everything you need to know about school operations, Rath Yatra celebrations, traffic advisories and the latest official updates in Andhra Pradesh.

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