CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu govt has declared a holiday on Nov 9, the day after Diwali, for govt offices, public sector undertakings, schools, colleges and other educational institutions in the state.
Diwali falls on Nov 8, a Sunday, this year. The holiday has been announced to enable employees and students to celebrate the festival, according to a govt order.
The order also states that Nov 28, a Saturday, will be a working day to compensate for the additional holiday. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Chennai | Silver Rate in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai | Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Petrol Price in Chennai | Diesel Price in Chennai | CNG Price in Chennai | LPG Price in Chennai Stay updated with the latest Chennai news. The govt issued the order after considering representations received from various quarters. The announcement is expected to provide relief to employees and students who may need to travel for the festival. Download the TOI App.