Puducherry Schools Holiday Today, October 6, 2026: Students and parents are verifying if there is a school holiday or not as today is voting day in Puducherry’s Union Territory to elect a new member to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the sitting MLA at Thattanchavady constituency. Polling will be held today and the votes will be counted on October 9. A two-day holiday has been announced in all the schools in the Thattanchavady constituency.
Are Puducherry Schools Open or Closed Today (October 6)?
All the educational institutions in the Thattanchavady Assembly constituency are shut down on October 6, due to the by-election being held in the constituency.
According to an official statement made by the Puducherry School Education Department, all the schools in the Thattanchavady Assembly constituency are declared as holiday on October 5 and October 6. No teaching or any other activity should be done by the schools on the days of holidays.
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Puducherry School Holiday Today (October 6): Is Union Territory-Wide Closure Announced?
The October 6 closure is not a blanket holiday for every school across Puducherry.
The particular holiday at school is linked with the Thattanchavady Assembly Constituency, which will be conducting polls today. Those students who do not live within the constituency boundaries must abide by the schedule followed by their school, unless an announcement for closing the school has been made separately. There are 31 polling booths within the constituency.
Puducherry School Holiday Today (October 6): Election Update
The 09-Thattanchavady Assembly constituency is going to the polls on October 6.
As per the official schedule released by the Chief Electoral Officer, Puducherry, the first day for notification is September 9. The last day for withdrawal of nominations is September 19, while voting is fixed on October 6 and counting is scheduled on October 9. The complete electoral process is expected to end by October 11.
Puducherry School Holiday Today (October 6): Which Areas Are On High Alert?
- Thattanchavady Assembly constituency: Schools are closed on October 6 for election-related arrangements.
- 31 polling stations: Polling arrangements and security measures are in place across the constituency.
- Polling areas: Election officials and security personnel are deployed for the voting process.
- Other Puducherry constituencies: Students should follow their respective school calendars unless a separate local order applies.
- Election premises: Schools and other institutions being used for polling-related work may have additional restrictions on regular activities.
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