THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A local holiday has been declared for the afternoon of November 13, 2026 (Friday), in connection with the annual feast of the famous Vettucaud Madre De Deus Church. District Collector Anju K S, IAS, issued the official order exercising the powers vested in the office.
The 10-day annual festival begins with the flag hoisting on November 13 and concludes on November 22, 2026.
Regions where the afternoon holiday applies:
- All educational institutions and government offices in Thiruvananthapuram and Neyyattinkara taluks.
- Educational institutions and government offices located within the village limits of Amboori, Vazhichal, Kallikad, Ottasekharamangalam, Keezharoor, Kulathummel, Maranalloor, Malayinkeezhu, Vilappil, and Vilavoorkkal (villages previously under Neyyattinkara taluk and currently under Kattakkada taluk).
The administration has clarified that public examinations scheduled prior to this announcement will proceed without any changes.


