Eid al-Adha: Is June 6 A Holiday For Tamil Nadu Schools And Offices? | Fact Check

Last Updated:June 05, 2025, 19:06 IST

Online rumours began swirling that the central government has declared June 6 a national holiday for schools and government offices

A viral message circulating on social media claims that the central government has declared a national public holiday on June 6, sparking confusion over whether schools, offices, and banks will remain closed. The widespread speculation has prompted many to seek clarity on the authenticity of this claim.

The final examinations for the 2024–25 academic year have concluded, and students are currently on summer vacation. In Tamil Nadu, schools reopened on June 2 after the summer break, with students returning in large numbers on the first day itself.

The School Education Department had announced that free textbooks and other learning materials would be distributed to students of government schools on the reopening day. Additionally, the department is expected to release the academic calendar for 2025–26 soon, outlining working days, examination schedules, and holidays.

Amidst this, rumours began circulating online claiming that the central government had declared a national public holiday for schools and government offices on June 6. However, the Tamil Nadu government’s Information Verification Committee has dismissed these claims as false.

According to the committee, the information about the closure of schools and government offices is false. The central government has issued no such order, and it was clarified that the rumour originated from AI-generated content.

The clarification has confirmed that there will be no holiday for schools on June 6. Students and parents have been advised to ignore the misleading messages circulating on social media.

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Tamil Nadu, India, India

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