All TN schools to reopen uniformly on June 4 for classes I-XII, govt reverses staggered dates

Revised SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU PRESS RELEASE The School Education Department had earlier announced that schools for the academic year 2026-2027 would reopen on 01.06.2026 for Classes IV to XII and on 04.06.2026 for Classes I to III. Subsequently, requests and representations were received from parents, teachers, and various stakeholders seeking a uniform reopening date for all classes in order to ensure administrative convenience and to avoid difficulties faced by families having children studying in different classes. Further, the prevailing weather conditions and forecasts for the first week of June indicate the likelihood of continued pre-monsoon activity, intermittent rainfall, humidity, and associated heat conditions in several parts of the State. The Government has also reviewed the preparedness requirements of schools relating to sanitation, drinking water facilities, transportation arrangements, and overall campus readiness prior to reopening. After careful consideration of all relevant factors, and as per the instructions of The Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. Raj Mohan, the Hon'ble Minister for School Education, Tamil Development and Information has informed that all schools in Tamil Nadu, including Government, Government-aided, Matriculation, and Private Schools, shall uniformly reopen for Classes I to XII on Thursday, 04.06.2026. All Chief Educational Officers and District Educational Officers have been instructed to ensure that necessary preparatory measures are completed before reopening and that adequate arrangements are made for the welfare, safety, and well-being of students. The cooperation of parents, teachers, school managements, and the general public is solicited. Issued By: - DIPR, Secretariat, Chennai - 9