Tamil Nadu Announces School and College Closures on July 28 and August 3, 2026

Students in Tamil Nadus Tenkasi and Namakkal districts are set to enjoy local holidays on July 28 and August 3, 2026, in celebration of regional festivals.

Tenkasi has designated July 28 as a holiday in honor of the Sankarankovil Aadi Thapasu festival, a significant event that draws thousands of devotees each year. Meanwhile, in Namakkal, schools will be closed on August 3 to observe Valvil Orivizha, a local festival that holds cultural importance in the region.

Significantly, August 3 also marks the Aadi Perukku celebrations, which celebrate the monsoon season and are associated with water resources and agricultural abundance. Aadi Perukku is traditionally observed in several parts of Tamil Nadu and emphasizes the importance of rivers and water management in farming communities.

These local holidays provide an opportunity for students to engage in their cultural heritage while allowing families to participate in important communal festivities.