Tamil Nadu schools to remain closed for 5 days on account of Pongal Holidays 2025: Check official notice here – Newz9

Tamil Nadu School Pongal Holidays 2025: The Tamil Nadu authorities has introduced a 5-day vacation for all schools, schools, and authorities places of work in celebration of Pongal 2025. Pongal, which falls on January 14, might be adopted by Thiruvalluvar Day and Uzhavar Thirunal on January 15 and 16, respectively. . On Saturday, the federal government declared January 17 as an extra vacation in response to widespread requests from numerous sections of the state.
In a press launch, an official acknowledged, “Pongal festival falls on January 14 and will be followed by holidays on January 15, 16, 18, and 19. Many government employees and students travel to their native places to celebrate Pongal. Considering their requests, the government has declared January 17 as a holiday.”

Pongal Holidays 2025: Check full schedule of holidays beneath

Tamil Nadu School Pongal Holidays 2025: Jan 25 to be working-day in lieu of Jan 17

To make up for the extra vacation on January 17, all authorities places of work and academic establishments in Tamil Nadu will remain operational on January 25. The prolonged vacation interval goals to facilitate easy journey for households returning to their hometowns to rejoice Pongal, a competition that holds immense cultural significance within the state.
Check official notice beneath