Diwali 2024: Tamil Nadu Govt Declares Half-Day Holiday for Schools, Colleges on October 30

Diwali 2024: After declaring a holiday on Friday, the Tamil Nadu government declared a half-day holiday for all schools, colleges, and educational institutions across the state on Wednesday, October 30, in celebration of Diwali . The decision, communicated on Tuesday, aimed to accommodate students and staff wishing to celebrate the festival with family and prepare for the evening festivities.

Educational institutions were instructed to complete their activities by midday, allowing ample time for travel and preparations. Students and faculty welcomed the announcement, noting that the move helped ease holiday-related planning.