Tamil Nadu
Public Holidays List 2026

Tamil Nadu Day is observed on July 18. Whether it becomes a public holiday in 2026 will depend on the official government notification for that year. The state usually confirms this in its annual holiday list.

The total count is finalised only after the Government of Tamil Nadu issues its yearly holiday order. Once the notification is released, the complete number of public holidays for 2026 will be known.

Yes, in most situations they are treated the same. However, banks follow additional guidelines from the RBI, so the bank holiday list sometimes has extra dates.

Some of the key holidays every year include Pongal, Thiruvalluvar Day, Uzhavar Thirunal, Tamil New Year, the Eid festivals, Independence Day, Diwali, and Christmas. These are usually part of the official list.

Holidays can influence several payroll activities, such as:

• attendance cycles
• overtime calculations
• month-end payroll cut offs
• shift and roster planning
• leave encashment rules

HR and payroll teams use the holiday list to avoid errors and delays.

greytHR host the official holiday calendar, and we have also made the Tamil Nadu State Government Holiday List 2026 PDF available for download here. Alternatively, you can download it directly from the official Tamil Nadu Government Secretariat website.

Months like January, April and October usually have more public holidays because they include major festivals and national observances. The exact pattern may vary each year.

This depends on the RBI bank holiday schedule and any updates from the state government. It is always best to check the most recent notification or the updated holiday calendar.

It helps organisations plan their HR, payroll and staffing activities. Companies can manage leave planning, rota scheduling, festival season workloads and salary processing more smoothly when the holiday list is clear.

Pooja Holidays in Tamil Nadu mainly refer to Ayutha Pooja and Vijaya Dasami, which fall during the Navaratri period. Schools and colleges often have short breaks around these days, and government offices and banks observe them as official holidays.

In 2026, Pongal in Tamil Nadu will be celebrated from January 14 to January 17, 2026. The four-day festival includes Bhogi (Jan 14), Thai Pongal (Jan 15), Mattu Pongal (Jan 16), and Kaanum Pongal (Jan 17)