Tamil Nadu School Holiday: Will Colleges and Schools Be Closed for 3 Days? Check Other States Dates Here

Schools and colleges in Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli districts of Tamil Nadu will be closed on July 7 (Monday) and July 8 (Tuesday), 2025, due to local temple festivals. However, schools and colleges in Chennai and other districts will remain open as usual.

In Thoothukudi, the holiday on July 7 is for the Thiruchendur Temple Kudamuzhakkai Festival. All educational institutions in the district will be closed. But students, teachers, and staff who are part of government exams must attend as per schedule.

To make up for this holiday, Saturday, July 19, has been announced as a working day, and more details will be shared soon.

In Tirunelveli, the holiday on July 8 is for the Nellaiyappar Gandhimati Amman Temple Chariot Festival. On this day, schools, colleges, and government offices in the district will remain closed.

School Holiday on July 7?

Muharram is observed on Monday, July 7, many states are likely to give a school holiday. These states include:

• Telangana
• Maharashtra
• West Bengal
• Delhi
• Bihar
• Karnataka

And a few other states. These states usually treat Muharram as a public holiday. Local school departments are working with religious groups and state officials to confirm the final holiday date.

July 2025 School Calendar and CBSE Holiday List

Most schools across India reopen in the first week of July, following the end of summer vacations in June. In northern states like Uttar Pradesh, classes have already resumed.

As per the CBSE academic calendar for 2025–26, the month of July has limited holidays. Apart from Muharram, which is scheduled for Sunday, July 6, there are no major holidays in the early part of the month. However, the date of Muharram may change depending on the moon sighting.

The CBSE calendar includes scheduled holidays for national festivals, regional celebrations, and seasonal breaks throughout the academic year.

Why There Might Be a 3-Day Weekend?

Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year. According to the calendar, Muharram is expected to be on Sunday, July 6, 2025. But the exact date of Muharram depends on the sighting of the crescent moon.

If the moon is seen a day later than expected, Muharram might be observed on Monday, July 7, 2025, instead of Sunday. If this happens, the Tamil Nadu state government may declare Monday, July 7, as a public holiday. If Monday becomes a holiday, people in Tamil Nadu will enjoy three continuous holidays:

• Saturday (July 5)

• Sunday (July 6)

• Monday (July 7 – possible Muharram holiday)

This means schools, colleges, banks, government offices, and private companies may remain closed for three days.

It’s important to know that the long weekend is not confirmed yet. The final decision depends on the moon sighting. If Muharram is officially declared on July 7, the Tamil Nadu government will release a notice. Until then, parents and school authorities should keep checking the official circulars and updates from schools and the education department. It is important to follow the school timetable unless a holiday is officially declared.