Big Relief: Tamil Nadu School Holiday On July 8 Announced in These Districts
The announcement of a Tamil Nadu school holiday on July 8 has created a buzz across the state, especially among students and parents. District administrations of Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli have officially confirmed local holidays due to major temple festivals. While educational institutions in most parts of Tamil Nadu will function as usual, these two districts will witness a festive shutdown, with some exceptions.
Tamil Nadu School Holiday On July 7: Thoothukudi Declares Local Holiday
In Thoothukudi, July 7 (Monday) has been declared a local holiday to observe the Kudamuzhakkai festival at the famous Thiruchendur Murugan Temple. All schools and colleges in the district will remain shut on this day. However, District Collector Ilam Bhagwat clarified that the holiday excludes those involved in government examinations. Students, teachers, and officials responsible for conducting exams must attend as scheduled.
To compensate for the holiday, Saturday, July 19, will be observed as a working day, with a formal announcement expected to outline the academic schedule adjustments.
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Similarly, in Tirunelveli, the local administration has announced a holiday on July 8 (Tuesday) for the Nellaiyappar Gandhimati Amman Temple Chariot Festival. District Collector Sukumar stated that all schools, colleges, and state government offices in the district will remain closed on this day. As with Thoothukudi, government exams will proceed without interruption, and related personnel are expected to report to duty.
What’s Open and What’s Not on July 8
While the closure applies to educational institutions and government offices in the above districts, it’s important to note the exemptions:
- Government Examinations: Will be conducted as scheduled
- Banks: Will function normally, as the holiday is not under the Negotiable Instruments Act
- Government Treasuries: Will remain operational, though with minimal staff
Chennai and other districts such as Coimbatore, Madurai, and Salem will not observe any holiday on July 8, and all institutions will run as usual.
Tamil Nadu School Holiday On July 8: Tirunelveli Joins With Festival Closure
As the year progresses, Tamil Nadu residents can look forward to several long weekends in the second half of 2025, thanks to public holidays aligning with weekends. Here’s a quick glance:
- August 15–17 (Fri–Sun): Independence Day
- September 5–7 (Fri–Sun): Milad-un-Nabi
- October 18–20 (Sat–Mon): Deepavali
- December 25–27 (Thu–Sat): Christmas weekend
These breaks are expected to boost both travel plans and festival celebrations across the state.
Conclusion:
The declaration of a Tamil Nadu school holiday on July 8 in Tirunelveli, and on July 7 in Thoothukudi, highlights the cultural significance of temple festivals in the state. While students enjoy a short break, education departments are ensuring that examinations and academic schedules remain on track. With more long weekends approaching later in 2025, Tamil Nadu’s holiday calendar is turning out to be an eventful one.
