Schools and colleges in specific districts of Tamil Nadu will observe local holidays on July 28 and August 3, 2026 . These closures are for regional festivals.
Tenkasi District Holiday: July 28, 2026
Tenkasi district will be closed on July 28, 2026 . This includes schools, colleges, and government offices. The holiday commemorates the Aadi Thapasu festival. The festival takes place at the Sankarankovil Sri Sankaranarayanaswamy Temple. It is a significant annual event drawing many devotees. Students scheduled for examinations on this date will still attend as planned. To compensate, August 1, 2026 , will be a working day in Tenkasi district.
Namakkal District Holiday: August 3, 2026
Namakkal district will have a holiday on August 3, 2026 . Schools, colleges, and government offices will close. This closure is for the Valvil Orivizha celebration. The festival honors King Ori. Saturday, August 8, 2026 , will be a working day in Namakkal district to make up for this holiday.
Holiday Information Summary
| District | Holiday Date | Reason | Compensatory Working Day |
| Tenkasi | July 28, 2026 | Aadi Thapasu festival | August 1, 2026 |
| Namakkal | August 3, 2026 | Valvil Orivizha celebration | August 8, 2026 |
