Tamil Nadu government declares November 5 too as Deepavali holiday for schools

Since November 5 has been declared a holiday, the government employees and teachers can enjoy four holidays consecutively from November 3.

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CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government on Monday declared November 5 as a public holiday to enable the government employees and teachers working in different parts of the States to celebrate Deepavali festival with their near and dear ones on November 6. 

Since this holiday is not declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act, November 10 will be the alternative working day for them.

Since November 5 has been declared a holiday, the government employees and teachers can enjoy four holidays consecutively from November 3.