Tamil Nadu Government Holidays 2026 include important national, religious, and cultural festivals observed across the state. These holidays help people plan their work, travel, and celebrations in advance. From Pongal and Deepavali to Republic Day and Independence Day, each holiday has its own importance and tradition.
This list gives a clear month-wise overview of all public holidays in Tamil Nadu for 2026, making it easy for users to check important dates quickly.
January 2026 Holidays
Date
Day
Festival / Holiday
01 January 2026
Thursday
New Year’s Day (ஆங்கிலப் புத்தாண்டு)
15 January 2026
Thursday
Pongal (பொங்கல்)
16 January 2026
Friday
Maattu Pongal (மாட்டுப் பொங்கல்)
16 January 2026
Friday
Thiruvalluvar Day (திருவள்ளுவர் தினம்)
17 January 2026
Saturday
Uzhavar Thirunal (உழவர் திருநாள்)
26 January 2026
Monday
Republic Day (குடியரசு தினம்)
February 2026 Holidays
Date
Day
Festival / Holiday
01 February 2026
Sunday
Thaipusam (தைப்பூசம்)
March 2026 Holidays
Date
Day
Festival / Holiday
19 March 2026
Thursday
Telugu New Year (தெலுங்கு வருடப் பிறப்பு)
21 March 2026
Saturday
Ramzan (ரமலான் பண்டிகை)
31 March 2026
Tuesday
Mahaveer Jayanthi (மஹாவீர் ஜெயந்தி)
April 2026 Holidays
Date
Day
Festival / Holiday
01 April 2026
Wednesday
Bank Closing Day (Bank Holiday Only)
03 April 2026
Friday
Good Friday (புனித வெள்ளி)
14 April 2026
Tuesday
Tamil New Year (தமிழ் வருடப் பிறப்பு)
14 April 2026
Tuesday
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Birthday (அம்பேத்கர் பிறந்த நாள்)