Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has officially released the list of public holidays for the year 2026. According to the announcement, state government departments, offices, and educational institutions will observe a total of 24 gazetted holidays, excluding Sundays.

This provides residents, government employees, and students with a clear calendar to plan their schedules for the upcoming year. The list encompasses a mix of national, cultural, and state-specific festivals.

Official List of 2026 Public Holidays in Tamil Nadu

Here is the complete list of the 24 declared public holidays:

1 January – New Year (Thursday)

15 January – Pongal (Thursday)

16 January – Thiruvalluvar Day (Friday)

17 January – Uzhavar Thirunal (Saturday)

26 January – Republic Day (Monday)

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