Tamil Nadu Announces Holidays For Schools And Colleges On July 28, August 3

Students across several parts of Tamil Nadu are set to enjoy extra days off in July and August, with district authorities declaring local holidays to mark important regional celebrations. The Tenkasi District Administration has announced a local holiday on Tuesday, July 28, in connection with the Aadi Thapasu festival celebrated at the Sri Sankaranarayanaswamy Temple in Sankarankovil. The announcement was made by District Collector Ranjeet Singh. (File/ Representative)

Educational institutions across Andhra Pradesh are expected to implement the updated holiday schedule issued through G.O.Rt.No.1176 and G.O.Rt.No.1177 dated June 15, 2026.

The Aadi Tapasu Festival commemorates the divine penance performed by Goddess Gomati, an incarnation of Adi Shakti, to convey the profound spiritual truth that Lord Shiva and the Supreme Being are one. Celebrated during the Tamil month of Aadi, the festival attracts thousands of devotees and is observed with great grandeur at the Sankaran Temple. (File/ Representative)

Since June 26 falls on a Friday, students are set to enjoy a three-day break with Saturday and Sunday following immediately after.

The local holiday has been declared to facilitate public participation in the festival while ensuring that scheduled academic activities are not adversely affected. Any government examinations scheduled for the day will be conducted as planned, and the holiday will not apply to students appearing for examinations or to teachers and officials engaged in examination duties. (File/ Representative)

As the holiday has not been declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, banks in Tenkasi district will continue to function as usual. The District Treasury and all subordinate treasuries will remain operational with minimum staff to handle urgent government treasury transactions. To make up for the local holiday, Saturday, August 1, 2026, has been declared a full working day for all government offices and educational institutions in Tenkasi district. (Representative/ File Photo)

Schools in Prayagraj up to Class 8 will remain closed till January 20 due to the ongoing Magh Mela. The district administration has announced holidays for both government and private schools, citing the expected surge in devotees visiting the city during the major bathing days.

Meanwhile, Namakkal district has declared August 3, 2026, a local holiday for schools, colleges, and government offices for the Valvil Orivizha celebration. The holiday will be compensated by making August 8 a working day. The date also marks Aadi Perukku, a monsoon festival associated with rivers and water resources. (File/ Representative)

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