India, Oct. 1 -- Tamil Nadu School Holiday Today (October 1): As October begins, students and parents in Tamil Nadu are still enjoying a school break that started after the quarterly examinations. Schools across the state remain closed today, October 1, 2026, as part of the scheduled quarterly vacation, giving students a few more days away from classrooms before the second term begins. The break will continue through October 4, with schools scheduled to reopen on Monday, October 5.

The closure is not a last-minute holiday announced because of weather. It is part of the academic calendar following the completion of the quarterly examinations on September 25. The School Education Department has also made preparations for the second term, i...