அரசு விடுமுறை 2026 | Government Holidays 2026
Complete list of Tamil Nadu State Government holidays
| # | விடுமுறை / Holiday | தேதி / Date | கிழமை / Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
புத்தாண்டு
Public
New Year |
01 Jan 2026 | வியாழன் / Thursday |
| 2 |
பொங்கல்
Public
Pongal |
14 Jan 2026 | புதன் / Wednesday |
| 3 |
திருவள்ளுவர் தினம்
Public
Thiruvalluvar Day |
15 Jan 2026 | வியாழன் / Thursday |
| 4 |
உழவர் திருநாள்
Public
Uzhavar Thirunal |
16 Jan 2026 | வெள்ளி / Friday |
| 5 |
குடியரசு தினம்
National
Republic Day |
26 Jan 2026 | திங்கள் / Monday |
| 6 |
தமிழ் புத்தாண்டு / அம்பேத்கர் ஜெயந்தி
Public
Tamil New Year / Ambedkar Jayanti |
14 Apr 2026 | செவ்வாய் / Tuesday |
| 7 |
புனித வெள்ளி
Public
Good Friday |
18 Apr 2026 | சனி / Saturday |
| 8 |
மே தினம் (தொழிலாளர் தினம்)
Public
May Day (Labour Day) |
01 May 2026 | வெள்ளி / Friday |
| 9 |
சுதந்திர தினம்
National
Independence Day |
15 Aug 2026 | சனி / Saturday |
| 10 |
கிருஷ்ண ஜெயந்தி
Public
Krishna Jayanthi |
27 Aug 2026 | வியாழன் / Thursday |
| 11 |
காந்தி ஜெயந்தி
National
Gandhi Jayanti |
02 Oct 2026 | வெள்ளி / Friday |
| 12 |
தீபாவளி
Public
Deepavali |
20 Oct 2026 | செவ்வாய் / Tuesday |
| 13 |
அனைத்து புனிதர்கள் தினம்
Restricted
All Saints Day |
01 Nov 2026 | ஞாயிறு / Sunday |
| 14 |
கிறிஸ்துமஸ்
Public
Christmas |
25 Dec 2026 | வெள்ளி / Friday |
About Tamil Nadu Government Holidays
Tamil Nadu government declares holidays for state government offices, schools, and public institutions. These include national holidays (Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti), state-specific holidays (Pongal, Tamil New Year), and religious holidays.
Types of Holidays:
- Public Holidays - Gazetted holidays for all government offices
- National Holidays - Declared by Central Government, observed nationwide
- Restricted Holidays - Optional holidays, employees can choose 2 per year
- Bank Holidays - Includes additional days when banks are closed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many government holidays are there in Tamil Nadu in 2026?
Tamil Nadu has 14 government holidays in 2026, including 3 national holidays (Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti), and multiple state-specific holidays for Pongal, Tamil New Year, Deepavali, and other festivals.
What are restricted holidays?
Restricted holidays are optional holidays where government employees can choose to take leave. They are entitled to select 2 restricted holidays from the list in addition to the compulsory public holidays.
Is Pongal a government holiday?
Yes, Pongal is a major government holiday in Tamil Nadu. In fact, four days are declared as holidays - Pongal (Jan 14), Thiruvalluvar Day (Jan 15), Uzhavar Thirunal/Mattu Pongal (Jan 16), making it the longest festival holiday in the state.
Are schools closed on all government holidays?
Yes, all government and aided schools follow the government holiday calendar. Private schools may have slightly different schedules, but major holidays like Pongal, Deepavali, and national holidays are observed by all schools.