CHENNAI: As quarterly exams wrapped up on Friday, schools across the state will be closed from today for holidays. According to the academic calendar released by the State, the reopening date has been set for October 6 (Monday).

This year, students will get nine days of holidays, including public holidays such as Ayudha Puja and Gandhi Jayanti.

The Madras High Court had earlier directed that no special classes should be conducted during school holidays. Following this, the School Education Department issued instructions to all schools in 2024, warning of action if they violated the order.

Despite repeated warnings, reports continue to emerge of some schools holding special classes during holidays. Officials said action would be taken against institutions found violating the directive.