Tamil Nadu government releases list of public holidays for 2027
Full list of public holidays in the year 2027 as announced by Tamil Nadu government
On October 23, 2026, a deluge of rain swept through Tamil Nadu, prompting several districts to close schools for a declared holiday. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted moderate to heavy rainfall across the state and the Union Territory of Puducherry until October 26. Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Vellore, Puducherry, and Karaikal districts announced school closures due to the sudden downpour on that Friday.
The Regional Meteorological Centre Chennai issued an Orange Alert, warning residents of the potential for heavy rain.
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