Tamil Nadu Government Holidays 2026 PDF: one printable page
24 public holidays in Tamil Nadu in 2026: 23 for government offices, and 1 April for banks only. The full list with the date, weekday and Tamil date on one A4 page (102 KB). Source: G.O.(Ms.) No.708, Public (Miscellaneous) Department, dated 11 November 2025.
This is the Tamil Nadu government's official holiday list, for offices and banks in Tamil Nadu.
Holiday list 2026
| # | Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Year's Day | 1 Jan 2026Margazhi 17 | Thursday |
| 2 | Pongal | 15 Jan 2026Thai 1 | Thursday |
| 3 | Thiruvalluvar Day | 16 Jan 2026Thai 2 | Friday |
| 4 | Uzhavar Thirunal | 17 Jan 2026Thai 3 | Saturday |
| 5 | Republic Day | 26 Jan 2026Thai 12 | Monday |
| 6 | Thai Poosam | 1 Feb 2026Thai 18 | Sunday |
| 7 | Telugu New Year's Day | 19 Mar 2026Panguni 5 | Thursday |
| 8 | Ramzan (Idu'l Fitr) | 21 Mar 2026Panguni 7 | Saturday |
| 9 | Mahaveer Jayanthi | 31 Mar 2026Panguni 17 | Tuesday |
| 10 | Annual closing of accounts (banks only)banks only | 1 Apr 2026Panguni 18 | Wednesday |
| 11 | Good Friday | 3 Apr 2026Panguni 20 | Friday |
| 12 | Tamil New Year's Day / Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's Birthday | 14 Apr 2026Chithirai 1 | Tuesday |
| 13 | May Day | 1 May 2026Chithirai 18 | Friday |
| 14 | Bakrid (Idul Azha) | 28 May 2026Vaikasi 14 | Thursday |
| 15 | Muharram (Yaom-e-Shahadath) | 26 Jun 2026Aani 12 | Friday |
| 16 | Independence Day | 15 Aug 2026Aadi 30 | Saturday |
| 17 | Milad-un-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday) | 26 Aug 2026Aavani 9 | Wednesday |
| 18 | Krishna Jayanthi | 4 Sep 2026Aavani 18 | Friday |
| 19 | Vinayakar Chathurthi | 14 Sep 2026Aavani 28 | Monday |
| 20 | Gandhi Jayanthi | 2 Oct 2026Purattasi 15 | Friday |
| 21 | Ayutha Pooja | 19 Oct 2026Aippasi 2 | Monday |
| 22 | Vijaya Dasami | 20 Oct 2026Aippasi 3 | Tuesday |
| 23 | Deepavali | 8 Nov 2026Aippasi 22 | Sunday |
| 24 | Christmas | 25 Dec 2026Margazhi 10 | Friday |
Frequently asked
Which order is the 2026 holiday PDF based on?
G.O.(Ms.) No.708, Public (Miscellaneous) Department, dated 11 November 2025. All 24 public holidays in its annexure are in the PDF, with the date, weekday and Tamil date.
How many of the 2026 holidays fall on weekdays?
Of the 23 holidays for government offices, 5 fall on a Saturday or Sunday and 18 on weekdays.
Can I print it for the office notice board?
Yes: one A4 page, free and without ads. If the Ramzan, Bakrid, Muharram or Milad-un-Nabi date moves with the moon, follow the government's notice.