Key Points
- Schools, Colleges, other educational institutions to be closed for Pongal in Tamil Nadu
- Pongal Holidays from January 15 to 17, 2026
- The January 14th holiday is to be optional based on schools decision
Pongal School Holidays 2026: The Tamil Nadu state government has announced the school holiday dates for Pongal 2026. Pongal this year, like every year, is being celebrated on January 14 and 15, 2026. The harvest festival is celebrated widely across the state of Tamil Nadu and Tamil communities residing in neighbouring states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesha and Telangana.
Considering the significance of the festival, schools, colleges and all other educational institutions will be closed in Tamil Nadu. Schools are to be closed on January 15, 16 and 17, 202,6 across the state.
Bhogi Pandigal is celebrated on January 14, 2026, and Thai Pongal is celebrated on January 15, 2026. While schools will be completely closed on the same date, school holidays may vary on January 14, 2026. Schools may remain closed or have shorter sessions in preparation of the festival the next day.
Mattu Pongal is celebrated on January 16, 2026. On this day as well, schools will remain closed. Kaanum Pongal / Uzhavar Thirunal is on January 17, 2026. Since it is a Saturday, schools will remain closed.
Upcoming School Holidays in January 2026
Shortly after Pongal, schools will gear up for the Republic Day celebrations in the state. Schools will be closed on January 26, 2026. Cultural events will be conducted across the state and the country on the occasion in schools and communities.
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