School holidays · India
Tamil Nadu · 2026
4 school breaks in Tamil Nadu during 2026. Longest is 50 days (Summer Holidays).
All 2026 school breaks
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Dec23
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days
10d
May2
Summer HolidaysNow
May 2 – Jun 20 · 50 days
50d
Sep27
Autumn Holidays
Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days
10d
Dec23
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days
10d
LegendPublic holidaySchool breakBridge day opportunityWeekend
January 2026
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1New Year's Day🌉 4d
15Pongal🌉 4d
16Thiruvalluvar Day📅 3d
17Uzhavar Thirunal
26Republic Day📅 3d
2Bridge day → New Year's Day
16Bridge day → Pongal
23–Jan 1Winter Holidays
February 2026
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1Thai Poosam
March 2026
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19Telugu New Year’s Day🌉 4d
21Ramzan (Idul Fitr)
31Mahaveer Jayanthi🌉 4d
20Bridge day → Telugu New Year’s Day
30Bridge day → Mahaveer Jayanthi
April 2026
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1Annual Closing of Accounts (Commercial & Co-operative Banks)
3Good Friday📅 3d
14Tamil New Year’s Day / Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Birthday🌉 4d
13Bridge day → Tamil New Year’s Day / Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Birthday
May 2026
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1May Day📅 3d
28Bakrid (Idul Azha)🌉 4d
29Bridge day → Bakrid (Idul Azha)
2–Jun 20Summer Holidays
June 2026
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26Muharram (Yaom-E-Shahadath)📅 3d
July 2026
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August 2026
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15Independence Day
26Milad-un-Nabi (Prophet’s Birthday)
September 2026
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4Krishna Jayanthi📅 3d
14Vinayakar Chathurthi📅 3d
27–Oct 6Autumn Holidays
October 2026
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2Gandhi Jayanti📅 3d
19Ayutha Pooja📅 3d
20Vijaya Dasami🌉 4d
19Bridge day → Vijaya Dasami
November 2026
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8Deepavali
December 2026
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25Christmas Day📅 3d
23–Jan 1Winter Holidays
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Jan1
New Year's Day
Jan15
Pongal
Jan16
Thiruvalluvar Day
Jan17
Uzhavar Thirunal
Jan26
Republic Day
Feb1
Thai Poosam
Mar19
Telugu New Year’s Day
Mar21
Ramzan (Idul Fitr)
Mar31
Mahaveer Jayanthi
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Important school holiday information · India
General information
- •Based on Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) schedule for central government schools. Actual dates may vary depending on the state and school type (government, Private, CBSE, ICSE).
- •Schools are closed on all public holidays in addition to the listed school holiday periods
Frequently asked questions
When are school holidays in Tamil Nadu 2026?
Tamil Nadu schools have 4 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Tamil Nadu have in 2026?
Tamil Nadu schools observe 4 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the winter school break in Tamil Nadu 2026?
The winter school break in Tamil Nadu runs December 23, 2025 – January 1, 2026.
When is the summer school break in Tamil Nadu 2026?
The summer school break in Tamil Nadu runs May 2, 2026 – June 20, 2026.
When is the autumn school break in Tamil Nadu 2026?
The autumn school break in Tamil Nadu runs September 27, 2026 – October 6, 2026.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of Tamil Nadu. See the source link below for the official publication.