The Tamil Nadu School Education Department (பள்ளிக் கல்வித்துறை) has notified the official School Holidays Calendar 2026–2027 governing all primary, middle, high, and higher secondary schools across Tamil Nadu. Designed to balance the statutory mandate of 220 academic working days with essential festive, national, and term breaks, the calendar schedules key vacations including Quarterly holidays, Diwali, Christmas / Winter break, and the major Pongal festival. Students and teachers can plan their academic milestones systematically by combining the holiday calendar with our TN 2nd Mid Term Exam Time Table, the comprehensive TN Half Yearly Exam Time Table, the official 10th SSLC Public Exam Time Table 2027, and the 12th Plus Two Public Exam Time Table 2027.
Students utilizing festive breaks for focused revision can access our complete repository of Samacheer Kalvi School Textbooks (Classes 1 to 12), study modules on 10th Minimum Learning Material (Pass Packages), and practice previous question papers from our Question Papers Mega Hub. Furthermore, under the Tamil Nadu Private Schools (Regulation) Rules, 2023, the government has strictly banned private and matriculation schools from conducting special coaching or tuition sessions on designated government holidays and Sundays. This complete reference guide provides the month-by-month holiday roster, gazetted holidays, major festival vacations, and government circular guidelines.
தமிழ்நாடு பள்ளிக் கல்வித்துறையின் 2026–2027 கல்வியாண்டுக்கான முழுமையான பள்ளி விடுமுறை கால அட்டவணை (School Holidays Calendar) கீழே வழங்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. தீபாவளி, அரையாண்டு குளிர்கால விடுமுறை, பொங்கல் மற்றும் அரசு விடுமுறை நாட்கள் பாடவாரியான வழிகாட்டல்களுடன் தொகுக்கப்பட்டுள்ளன.
📥 Download Tamil Nadu School Holidays Calendar 2026–2027 PDF (அரசு விடுமுறை பட்டியல்)
Students, teachers, and school headmasters can download the verified month-wise academic calendar and public holidays schedule in official PDF format below:
Governed by G.O.(Ms.) No. 708, Public (Miscellaneous) Department & Tamil Nadu Directorate of School Education Annual Academic Planner.
Month-Wise School Holidays List 2026–2027 (மாதவாரியான விடுமுறை பட்டியல்)
The complete month-by-month breakdown of school holidays and term vacations across the 2026–2027 academic year is tabulated below:
| Month & Year | Holiday Dates | Occasion / Festival / Vacation | Working Days Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 10 June 2026 onwards | School Reopening for Academic Year 2026-27 / Bakrid (Eid al-Adha) | Full session starts |
| July 2026 | 17 July 2026 | Muharram | Standard academic classes |
| August 2026 | 15 August & 26 August 2026 | Independence Day (சுதந்திர தினம்) & Krishna Jayanti (கோகுலாஷ்டமி) | Independence celebrations in school |
| September 2026 | 7 September & 27–30 Sept | Vinayagar Chaturthi & Quarterly Exam Vacation (காலாண்டு விடுமுறை) | Term 1 ends with exam break |
| October 2026 | 2, 19, 20 October 2026 | Gandhi Jayanti, Ayudha Pooja & Vijayadashami (ஆயுத பூஜை, விஜயதசமி) | Term 2 commenced 5 Oct |
| November 2026 | 8 & 9 November 2026 | Diwali Festival (தீபாவளி பண்டிகை விடுமுறை) | 2nd Mid Term: 11–16 Nov |
| December 2026 | 24 Dec 2026 to 4 Jan 2027 | Half-Yearly Exam Vacation & Christmas (அரையாண்டு குளிர்கால விடுமுறை) | Half-Yearly exams: 10–23 Dec |
| January 2027 | 14 to 17 January 2027 | Pongal & Thiruvalluvar Day Vacation (பொங்கல் பண்டிகை விடுமுறை) | Reopens after 4 days break |
| February 2027 | No major public holidays | Focused preparation for Board Practical Examinations | 12th Practicals: 10–20 Feb |
| March 2027 | 21 March & 30 March 2027 | Ramzan (Eid al-Fitr) & Good Friday (புனித வெள்ளி) | 10th & 12th Board Public Exams |
| April 2027 | 14 April 2027 | Tamil New Year & Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti (தமிழ்ப் புத்தாண்டு) | Annual exams for Classes 1–9 |
| May 2027 | 1 May to 31 May 2027 | Summer Vacation (கோடை விடுமுறை) for All Schools | New session opens June 2027 |
Major Term Vacations in 2026–2027
- Diwali Holidays 2026: Celebrated on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The state government routinely declares compensatory festival holidays for educational institutions, allowing students and staff traveling to their hometowns ample journey time.
- Half-Yearly Winter Vacation (10 Consecutive Days): Commences on 24 December 2026 following the conclusion of the Half-Yearly examinations on 23 December. Schools reopen for the third term on 4 or 5 January 2027.
- Pongal Festival Vacation (Jan 2027): Bhogi, Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal, and Kaanum Pongal constitute a continuous 4-day festive holiday period from 14 January to 17 January 2027.
- Summer Vacation (May 2027): All government, aided, and private schools close for annual summer vacation from the end of April through May 31, 2027.
Government Rule: Prohibition of Special Classes on Holidays
The Tamil Nadu Directorate of School Education has reiterated that schools must not conduct special classes, mock exams, or online tuition sessions on Sundays, festive holidays, or term vacations. Under the Tamil Nadu Private Schools (Regulation) Rules, 2023:
- Students cannot be coerced to attend school on declared government holidays.
- Coaching centres and school administrations violating this order are subject to formal show-cause notices and statutory penalties.
- Schools falling short of the mandatory 220 working days must schedule compensatory classes only on permitted working Saturdays as approved by the district CEO.
Official PDF Download Links: TN School Holidays & Academic Planner 2026–2027
Direct download links for the official academic calendar, public holiday orders, and related examination schedules:
| Resource / Document Title | Issuing Authority | Download Link |
|---|---|---|
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Tamil Nadu School Holidays Calendar 2026–2027
Official State Board Academic Roster
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School Education Department | 📥 Download PDF |
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TN Public Holidays Government Order (G.O. Ms. No. 708)
Negotiable Instruments Act Gazette List
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Public (Miscellaneous) Dept | 🌐 View e-Gazette |
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TN Half Yearly Exam Time Table 2026 (Classes 6–12)
Statewide Common Examination Schedule
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Directorate of School Education | 📅 View Timetable |
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TN 2nd Mid Term Exam Time Table 2026 (Classes 6–12)
November District Examination Series
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District Common Exam Boards (CEO) | 📅 View Timetable |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How many total working days are mandated for Tamil Nadu schools in 2026–2027?
The Tamil Nadu School Education Department mandates a minimum of 220 academic working days for schools to complete the prescribed syllabus and examination cycles.
Q: When are the Diwali holidays for Tamil Nadu schools in 2026?
Diwali falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Educational institutions observe festive holidays around 8 and 9 November 2026.
Q: When does the Half-Yearly winter vacation start in December 2026?
The Half-Yearly examination concludes on 23 December 2026, and the annual 10-day winter vacation runs from 24 December 2026 to 4 January 2027.
Q: Are schools allowed to conduct special classes on government holidays in Tamil Nadu?
No. The School Education Department strictly prohibits schools from holding special classes or online lectures on Sundays, government holidays, and festival vacations.
Q: Where can students download textbooks and question papers during holidays?
Students can access and download all official Samacheer Kalvi school textbooks (Classes 1–12), pass packages, and previous year question papers directly from KalviMani.in.
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