அரசு விடுமுறை 2027 | Government Holidays 2027
Complete list of Tamil Nadu State Government holidays
| # | விடுமுறை / Holiday | தேதி / Date | கிழமை / Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
புத்தாண்டு
Public
New Year |
01 Jan 2027 | வெள்ளி / Friday |
| 2 |
பொங்கல்
Public
Pongal |
14 Jan 2027 | வியாழன் / Thursday |
| 3 |
திருவள்ளுவர் தினம்
Public
Thiruvalluvar Day |
15 Jan 2027 | வெள்ளி / Friday |
| 4 |
உழவர் திருநாள்
Public
Uzhavar Thirunal |
16 Jan 2027 | சனி / Saturday |
| 5 |
குடியரசு தினம்
National
Republic Day |
26 Jan 2027 | செவ்வாய் / Tuesday |
| 6 |
தமிழ் புத்தாண்டு / அம்பேத்கர் ஜெயந்தி
Public
Tamil New Year / Ambedkar Jayanti |
14 Apr 2027 | புதன் / Wednesday |
| 7 |
புனித வெள்ளி
Public
Good Friday |
26 Mar 2027 | வெள்ளி / Friday |
| 8 |
மே தினம் (தொழிலாளர் தினம்)
Public
May Day (Labour Day) |
01 May 2027 | சனி / Saturday |
| 9 |
சுதந்திர தினம்
National
Independence Day |
15 Aug 2027 | ஞாயிறு / Sunday |
| 10 |
கிருஷ்ண ஜெயந்தி
Public
Krishna Jayanthi |
06 Sep 2027 | திங்கள் / Monday |
| 11 |
காந்தி ஜெயந்தி
National
Gandhi Jayanti |
02 Oct 2027 | சனி / Saturday |
| 12 |
தீபாவளி
Public
Deepavali |
08 Nov 2027 | திங்கள் / Monday |
| 13 |
அனைத்து புனிதர்கள் தினம்
Restricted
All Saints Day |
01 Nov 2027 | திங்கள் / Monday |
| 14 |
கிறிஸ்துமஸ்
Public
Christmas |
25 Dec 2027 | சனி / Saturday |
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 2027?
Tamil Nadu has 14 government holidays in 2027, 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.