Tamil Nadu Government Holiday List 2026
Tamil Nadu Government Holiday 2026: The holiday calendar for Tamil Nadu is deeply intertwined with its rich Dravidian culture, agricultural heritage, and spiritual traditions. Check here the complete list of public and restricted holidays in Tamil Nadu for 2026. The state government has officially notified 24 public holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, applicable to government offices, schools, and banks.
Tamil Nadu, the “Land of Temples,” is the southernmost state of India. It is bordered by the Indian Ocean to the south, the Bay of Bengal to the east, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. The state celebrates the four-day Pongal festival with immense fervor, marking the harvest season. Its capital, Chennai, is a major cultural and economic hub often called the “Gateway to South India.”
Tamil Nadu Government Holiday List 2026
The following days are declared as Public (Gazetted) holidays for the year 2026 in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu Govt Public Holiday List 2026 (Gazetted)
January 2026
- January 1 – Thursday – New Year’s Day
- January 15 – Thursday – Pongal
- January 16 – Friday – Thiruvalluvar Day
- January 17 – Saturday – Uzhavar Thirunal
- January 26 – Monday – Republic Day
February 2026
- February 1 – Sunday – Thai Poosam
March 2026
- March 19 – Thursday – Telugu New Year’s Day
- March 21 – Saturday – Ramzan (Id-ul-Fitr)*
- March 31 – Tuesday – Mahavir Jayanti
April 2026
- April 3 – Friday – Good Friday
- April 14 – Tuesday – Tamil New Year’s Day / Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Birthday
May 2026
- May 1 – Friday – May Day
- May 28 – Thursday – Bakrid (Id-ul-Zuha)*
June 2026
- June 26 – Friday – Muharram*
August 2026
- August 15 – Saturday – Independence Day
- August 26 – Wednesday – Milad-un-Nabi (Prophet’s Birthday)*
September 2026
- September 4 – Friday – Krishna Jayanti
- September 14 – Monday – Vinayakar Chathurthi
October 2026
- October 2 – Friday – Gandhi Jayanti
- October 19 – Monday – Ayutha Pooja
- October 20 – Tuesday – Vijaya Dasami
November 2026
- November 8 – Sunday – Deepavali
December 2026
- December 25 – Friday – Christmas Day
*Muslim holidays are subject to the sighting of the moon.
Tamil Nadu Government Restricted Holiday List 2026
State government employees are eligible to avail of three restricted holidays from the following list:
- Arudra Dharshan – January 3 – Saturday
- Bogi – January 14 – Wednesday
- Shabe Miraj – January 16 – Friday
- Maha Shivaratri – February 15 – Sunday
- Ash Wednesday – February 18 – Wednesday
- Masi Makam – March 2 – Monday
- Easter Sunday – April 5 – Sunday
- Buddha Jayanthi – May 1 – Friday
- Rig / Yajur Upakarma – August 27 – Thursday
- Gayathri Japam – August 28 – Friday
- Onam – August 26 – Wednesday
- Mahalaya Amavasai – October 10 – Saturday
- Karthigai Deepam – November 24 – Tuesday
- Vaikunda Ekadesi – December 20 – Sunday
Bank Holidays in Tamil Nadu 2026
Banks in Tamil Nadu remain closed on all Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.
- Annual Closing of Bank Accounts: April 1 (Wednesday) — Observed by all commercial and cooperative banks.
- Digital Services: ATM, IMPS, and UPI services remain operational on all bank holidays.
School Holidays in Tamil Nadu 2026
Tamil Nadu schools follow the calendar set by the School Education Department.
- Pongal Break: A significant 3 to 4-day break (Jan 15–17).
- Summer Vacation: Usually spans from late April to the first week of June.
- Quarterly & Half-Yearly Breaks: Short breaks are typically given after term exams in September and December.
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State-Wise Government Holiday Lists
Explore the official 2026 public, bank, and gazetted holiday calendars for all Indian States and Union Territories. Stay updated with official notifications and PDF downloads.
North India
Delhi Holiday List | Punjab Holiday List | Haryana Holiday List | Uttar Pradesh Holiday List | Uttarakhand Holiday List | Himachal Pradesh Holiday List | Jammu & Kashmir Holiday List | Ladakh Holiday List | Chandigarh Holiday List
South India
Karnataka Holiday List | Tamil Nadu Holiday List | Kerala Holiday List | Andhra Pradesh Holiday List | Telangana Holiday List | Puducherry Holiday List | Lakshadweep Holiday List
East & North-East India
West Bengal Holiday List | Bihar Holiday List | Jharkhand Holiday List | Odisha Holiday List | Assam Holiday List | Sikkim Holiday List | Arunachal Pradesh Holiday List | Manipur Holiday List | Meghalaya Holiday List | Mizoram Holiday List | Nagaland Holiday List | Tripura Holiday List | Andaman & Nicobar Holiday List
West & Central India
Maharashtra Holiday List | Gujarat Holiday List | Goa Holiday List | Rajasthan Holiday List | Madhya Pradesh Holiday List | Chhattisgarh Holiday List | DNH & DD Holiday List
