Tamil Nadu Board School Holidays 2026: Holiday List & Vacation Dates

The holiday list covers major festivals, national occasions and regional celebrations observed across Tamil Nadu. Students, parents and teachers can use it to plan school breaks, family activities and travel in advance.

Schools and colleges generally observe holidays according to the applicable state and institutional academic calendars. Individual institutions may treat Restricted holidays as optional and may have additional holidays or schedule variations.

Tamil Nadu Board School Holiday List 2026

Note: Dates for Ramzan, Bakri Eid, Muharram and Milad-un-Nabi depend on moon sighting and may be revised closer to the date. A few occasions (Pongal, Vinayakar Chathurthi, Bakri Eid, Milad-un-Nabi) have alternate dates on some published calendars — always confirm with your school's official notice.

Tamil Nadu Board Pongal Holidays 2026

Pongal is one of the biggest festivals celebrated in Tamil Nadu, and this year's cluster falls between 15 and 17 January 2026:

• Jan 15, 2026: Pongal (Thai Pongal) — some calendars list this as January 14

• Jan 16, 2026: Thiruvalluvar Day

• Jan 17, 2026: Uzhavar Thirunal (Farmers' Day)

Students can use this break to spend time with family and take part in traditional harvest celebrations.

Tamil Nadu Board School Holidays in January–February 2026

Pongal and its associated days mark the harvest festival season and are among the most widely celebrated occasions in Tamil Nadu. Thai Poosam falls on a Sunday in 2026, so it will not add an extra day off for most schools.

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Tamil Nadu Board School Holidays in March 2026

Eid ul-Fitr (Ramzan) is observed based on moon sighting, so the date may be revised closer to the occasion.

Tamil Nadu Board School Holidays in April 2026

Tamil New Year (Puthaandu) and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti coincide on the same date in 2026. Puthaandu marks the start of the traditional Tamil calendar and is widely celebrated with family gatherings across the state.

Tamil Nadu Board School Holidays in May–June 2026

Bakri Eid and Muharram are both subject to moon sighting; some calendars list Bakri Eid a day earlier, on May 27. Students should check their respective school calendars for the complete Tamil Nadu Board School Summer Holidays 2026 schedule.

Tamil Nadu Board School Holidays in August–September 2026

Milad-un-Nabi's date depends on moon sighting; some calendars list it a day earlier, on August 25. Krishna Jayanthi is a Restricted holiday, so it may be optional depending on the school. Vinayakar Chathurthi is widely celebrated across Tamil Nadu, though a few calendars list it on September 15 instead.

Tamil Nadu Board School Dasara Holidays 2026

Dasara this year includes:

• Oct 02, 2026: Gandhi Jayanti

• Oct 19, 2026: Ayutha Pooja

• Oct 20, 2026: Vijaya Dashami

Students should check their school's academic calendar to know whether additional vacation days are included as part of the Tamil Nadu Board School Dasara Holidays 2026 period.

Tamil Nadu Board School Diwali Holidays 2026

Deepavali is listed as a holiday on 08 November 2026 (Sunday). Since it falls on a Sunday this year, students should check with their school regarding any additional vacation day around Deepavali.

Tamil Nadu Board School Christmas Holidays 2026

Christmas Day is observed on 25 December 2026 (Friday). Schools and colleges may have additional winter or Christmas vacation days depending on their academic schedule.

Tamil Nadu Board School Holiday Calendar 2026

Students looking for the Tamil Nadu Board School Holidays 2026 can use the complete holiday list to keep track of important dates throughout the year — for planning vacations, tracking festival holidays, organizing family trips, managing study schedules and checking upcoming school breaks. Always refer to the latest official school or education department notification for revised holiday dates.

Why Are School Holidays Important for Students?

School holidays give students a break from their regular academic routine, letting them rest, spend time with family and pursue personal interests. Festival holidays such as Pongal, Dasara, Diwali, Tamil New Year and Eid also help students understand and take part in local cultural traditions.

A balanced schedule of study and breaks helps students return to school refreshed and ready to focus on academics.

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