Tamil Nadu schools and colleges to remain closed on November 9, check details

Tamil Nadu has declared November 9 a holiday for schools, colleges and other educational institutions across the state, as Diwali falls on a Sunday this year. November 28 will be a working day to compensate for the additional holiday.Tamil Nadu has declared November 9 a holiday for schools, colleges and other educational institutions across the state, as Diwali falls on a Sunday this year.Tamil Nadu has declared an additional holiday for schools, colleges and other educational institutions on November 9, the day after Diwali, which falls on Sunday, November 8, this year.The state government announced the decision on October 28 after receiving requests from students, parents, teachers and government employees who want to travel to their hometowns to celebrate Deepavali with their families.The holiday will apply across Tamil Nadu to government offices, public sector undertakings, schools, colleges and other educational institutions. To make up for the additional day off, Saturday, November 28, will be a working day.DIWALI ON SUNDAY, EXTRA HOLIDAY ON MONDAYThe decision gives students and families an additional day after the festival, allowing those travelling outside their place of residence more time to celebrate and return. According to the government announcement, the holiday on November 9 is a one-day arrangement covering the institutions specified in the order. Schools and colleges will need to account for the revised working day when planning their schedules.NOVEMBER 28 TO BE A WORKING DAYThe government has designated November 28, a Saturday, as a working day to compensate for the additional holiday. The arrangement covers the government offices, public sector undertakings, schools, colleges and other educational institutions included in the November 9 order.The government has also clarified that the holiday does not fall under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. District collectors have therefore been instructed to ensure that treasuries and sub-treasuries across Tamil Nadu remain operational with essential staff to handle urgent official work.WHAT STUDENTS AND PARENTS SHOULD KNOWStudents, parents and teachers should note the revised holiday schedule while planning their Diwali travel. The additional holiday applies across Tamil Nadu to the institutions specified in the government announcement.The change follows requests from several groups seeking an extra day after Deepavali, which falls on November 8. The government has approved November 9 as a holiday and fixed November 28 as the working day to compensate for it.- Ends