Tamil Nadu Holiday On December 3: Schools, Govt Offices To Remain Shut In These Dists

Tamil Nadu will see district-specific holidays on December 3 (Wednesday) for religious events, while rain-hit regions remain on alert for further closures as the state continues to experience heavy rainfall triggered by the remnants of Cyclone Ditwah.

Local Holiday In Tiruvannamalai for Karthigai Deepam

The iconic Karthigai Deepam festival at the Sri Arunachaleswarar (Annamalaiyar) Temple in Tiruvannamalai will be celebrated on December 3, drawing lakhs of devotees from across the state. To manage the massive influx of pilgrims and ensure smooth conduct of the festival, the Tiruvannamalai District Collector has declared a local holiday for the district.

What the Collector's Press Release Says

According to the official notification:

All government offices, educational institutions, and state-affiliated organisations in Tiruvannamalai district will remain closed on December 3, except where examinations are already scheduled.

• The holiday is granted exclusively for the district, considering the scale of the Maha Deepam event.
• To compensate, Saturday, December 13, will be observed as a working day.
• Since this is not a public holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act, district treasuries and sub-treasuries will operate with minimal staff.

Local Holiday In Kanyakumari

A similar arrangement has been announced in Kanyakumari district, where December 3 will be a local holiday in view of the St. Xavier Church Kottar Festival.
Government offices and schools will function on December 6 (Saturday) to compensate for the holiday.

Will Rain-Affected Districts Also Get a Holiday on December 3?

Tamil Nadu remains on edge as the state braces for yet another day of intense rainfall. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has placed 10 districts on alert for December 2 due to the depression lingering over the Bay of Bengal.

Alerts Issued

Orange Alert:

Chennai

Tiruvallur

Chengalpattu

Kancheepuram

Ranipet

Yellow Alert:

Vellore

Tiruvannamalai

Villupuram

Kallakurichi

Cuddalore

Puducherry

The RMC said light to moderate rain is expected across several parts of Tamil Nadu, with thunderstorms and lightning likely at isolated locations.

Holiday on December 3 for Rain?

In light of the heavy rain warning, the District Collectors of Chennai and Tiruvallur have announced a holiday for all schools on Wednesday, December 3. This precautionary measure is being taken to ensure the safety of students.

Given that the depression is still active and heavy rain is forecast for multiple districts, local administrations of other districts are expected to assess weather conditions before announcing additional holidays for December 3.

As of now, Tiruvannamalai and Kanyakumari districts have officially declared holidays for religious events.

Residents in rain-hit districts (other than Chennai and Tiruvallur) may need to wait for updates from their respective district collectors depending on rainfall intensity overnight.