The Government of Tamil Nadu has issued the official list of Public Holidays for the year 2026, through G.O.(Ms.) No. 708 dated November 11, 2025. Released by the Public (Miscellaneous) Department, the notification outlines the holidays applicable to State Government offices, Commercial Banks, and Co-operative Banks, under the provisions of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
Key Highlights of the 2026 Holiday Notification
1. Public Holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act
The Government has declared a detailed list of public holidays for 2026, which will be published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette. These holidays are applicable to:
- All Government offices
- All Commercial Banks
- All Co-operative Banks
- State Government Undertakings, Corporations and Boards
2. Government Holidays for 2026
All Tamil Nadu Government offices will remain closed on:
- All days listed in the official notification (except Annual Bank Closing Day on 01.04.2026)
- All Saturdays and Sundays of the year 2026
3. Annual Bank Closing Day
On April 1, 2026, Commercial Banks and Co-operative Banks will observe a special closing day for annual accounts — applicable only to these institutions.
List of Public Holidays for 2026
| S.No. | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1 | New Year’s Day | 01.01.2026 | Thursday |
| 2 | Pongal | 15.01.2026 | Thursday |
| 3 | Thiruvalluvar Day | 16.01.2026 | Friday |
| 4 | Uzhavar Thirunal | 17.01.2026 | Saturday |
| 5 | Republic Day | 26.01.2026 | Monday |
| 6 | Thai Poosam | 01.02.2026 | Sunday |
| 7 | Telugu New Year’s Day | 19.03.2026 | Thursday |
| 8 | Ramzan (Idu’l Fitr) | 21.03.2026 | Saturday |
| 9 | Mahaveer Jayanthi | 31.03.2026 | Tuesday |
| 10 | *Annual Closing of Bank Accounts | 01.04.2026 | Wednesday |
| 11 | Good Friday | 03.04.2026 | Friday |
| 12 | Tamil New Year’s Day / Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Birthday | 14.04.2026 | Tuesday |
| 13 | May Day | 01.05.2026 | Friday |
| 14 | Bakrid (Idul Azha) | 28.05.2026 | Thursday |
| 15 | Muharram (Yaom-E-Shahadath) | 26.06.2026 | Friday |
| 16 | Independence Day | 15.08.2026 | Saturday |
| 17 | Milad-un-Nabi (Prophet’s Birthday) | 26.08.2026 | Wednesday |
| 18 | Krishna Jayanthi | 04.09.2026 | Friday |
| 19 | Vinayakar Chathurthi | 14.09.2026 | Monday |
| 20 | Gandhi Jayanthi | 02.10.2026 | Friday |
| 21 | Ayutha Pooja | 19.10.2026 | Monday |
| 22 | Vijaya Dasami | 20.10.2026 | Tuesday |
| 23 | Deepavali | 08.11.2026 | Sunday |
| 24 | Christmas | 25.12.2026 | Friday |
Note:
* Annual Closing of Accounts applies only to Commercial and Co-operative Banks.
Conclusion
With the release of the official holiday list for 2026, Government offices, banks, and State-run institutions in Tamil Nadu can now schedule operations, administrative planning, and staffing well in advance. The notification provides clarity and uniformity across the State for public observance of festivals and national events.