Tamil Nadu Government Holidays List 2027
The Tamil Nadu Government has declared 24 public holidays for 2027. The Government Order is G.O. (Ms.) No. 613, Public (Miscellaneous) Department, dated 06.10.2026.
The holidays apply to state government offices, public sector undertakings, and commercial and cooperative banks.
All Saturdays and Sundays are also holidays for government offices.
Updated:
Tamil Nadu holidays 2027 month by month
January
- 01New Year's Day
- 15Pongal
- 16Thiruvalluvar Day
- 17Uzhavar Thirunal
- 22Thaipusam
- 26Republic Day
February
No public holidays.
March
- 10Ramzan (Idul Fitr)
- 26Good Friday
April
- 01Annual closing of bank accounts (commercial and cooperative banks only)
- 07Telugu New Year's Day
- 14Tamil New Year's Day and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's Birthday
- 19Mahaveer Jayanthi
May
- 01May Day
- 17Bakrid (Idul Azha)
June
- 15Muharram
July
No public holidays.
August
- 15Independence Day
- 15Milad-un-Nabi
- 25Krishna Jayanthi
September
- 04Vinayakar Chathurthi
October
- 02Gandhi Jayanthi
- 08Ayutha Pooja
- 09Vijaya Dasami
- 28Deepavali
November
No public holidays.
December
- 25Christmas
- National
- Tamil / Regional
- Hindu festival
- Muslim festival
- Christian festival
- Other religious
- Bank only
24 public holidays in 2027
January 2027 - 6 holidays
| No. | Date | Day | Holiday (English) | Holiday (Tamil) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | ஆங்கிலப் புத்தாண்டு | National | |
| 2 | Friday | Pongal | பொங்கல் | Tamil / Regional | |
| 3 | SaturdayWeekend | Thiruvalluvar Day | திருவள்ளுவர் நாள் | Tamil / Regional | |
| 4 | SundayWeekend | Uzhavar Thirunal | உழவர் திருநாள் | Tamil / Regional | |
| 5 | Friday | Thaipusam | தைப்பூசம் | Hindu festival | |
| 6 | Tuesday | Republic Day | குடியரசு நாள் | National |
February 2027 - No public holidays
No public holidays.
March 2027 - 2 holidays
| No. | Date | Day | Holiday (English) | Holiday (Tamil) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Wednesday | Ramzan (Idul Fitr) | ரம்ஜான் | Muslim festival | |
| 8 | Friday | Good Friday | புனித வெள்ளி | Christian festival |
April 2027 - 4 holidays
| No. | Date | Day | Holiday (English) | Holiday (Tamil) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Thursday | Annual closing of bank accounts (commercial and cooperative banks only) | வங்கி ஆண்டு கணக்கு முடிவு | Bank only | |
| 10 | Wednesday | Telugu New Year's Day | தெலுங்கு வருடப் பிறப்பு | Tamil / Regional | |
| 11 | Wednesday | Tamil New Year's Day and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's Birthday | தமிழ்ப் புத்தாண்டு / அம்பேத்கர் பிறந்த நாள் | Tamil / Regional | |
| 12 | Monday | Mahaveer Jayanthi | மகாவீர் ஜெயந்தி | Other religious |
May 2027 - 2 holidays
| No. | Date | Day | Holiday (English) | Holiday (Tamil) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | SaturdayWeekend | May Day | மே நாள் | National | |
| 14 | Monday | Bakrid (Idul Azha) | பக்ரீத் | Muslim festival |
June 2027 - 1 holiday
| No. | Date | Day | Holiday (English) | Holiday (Tamil) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Tuesday | Muharram | மொகரம் | Muslim festival |
July 2027 - No public holidays
No public holidays.
August 2027 - 3 holidays
| No. | Date | Day | Holiday (English) | Holiday (Tamil) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | SundayWeekend | Independence Day | சுதந்திர நாள் | National | |
| 17 | SundayWeekend | Milad-un-Nabi | மிலாடி நபி | Muslim festival | |
| 18 | Wednesday | Krishna Jayanthi | கிருஷ்ண ஜெயந்தி | Hindu festival |
September 2027 - 1 holiday
| No. | Date | Day | Holiday (English) | Holiday (Tamil) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | SaturdayWeekend | Vinayakar Chathurthi | விநாயகர் சதுர்த்தி | Hindu festival |
October 2027 - 4 holidays
| No. | Date | Day | Holiday (English) | Holiday (Tamil) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | SaturdayWeekend | Gandhi Jayanthi | காந்தி ஜெயந்தி | National | |
| 21 | Friday | Ayutha Pooja | ஆயுத பூஜை | Hindu festival | |
| 22 | SaturdayWeekend | Vijaya Dasami | விஜயதசமி | Hindu festival | |
| 23 | Thursday | Deepavali | தீபாவளி | Hindu festival |
November 2027 - No public holidays
No public holidays.
December 2027 - 1 holiday
| No. | Date | Day | Holiday (English) | Holiday (Tamil) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | SaturdayWeekend | Christmas | கிறிஸ்துமஸ் | Christian festival |
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- Pongal15–17 Jan (Fri–Sun)
- Thaipusam22–24 Jan (Fri–Sun)
- Good Friday26–28 Mar (Fri–Sun)
- Mahaveer Jayanthi17–19 Apr (Sat–Mon)
- Bakrid15–17 May (Sat–Mon)
- Ayutha Pooja and Vijaya Dasami8–10 Oct (Fri–Sun)
Frequently asked questions
How many government holidays does Tamil Nadu have in 2027?
24 public holidays, by G.O. (Ms.) No. 613 dated 06.10.2026.
When is Pongal 2027 holiday in Tamil Nadu?
Friday, 15 January 2027. Thiruvalluvar Day is 16 January and Uzhavar Thirunal is 17 January.
When is Deepavali 2027 holiday in Tamil Nadu?
Thursday, 28 October 2027.
Is 1 April 2027 a holiday for everyone?
No. It is a holiday only for commercial and cooperative banks, for annual closing of accounts.
Can the dates of Muslim festivals change?
Yes. The government can change the date of Ramzan, Bakrid, Muharram or Milad-un-Nabi after the moon is sighted. It announces the change separately.
Which holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
- Thiruvalluvar Day — 16.01.2027, Saturday.
- Uzhavar Thirunal — 17.01.2027, Sunday.
- May Day — 01.05.2027, Saturday.
- Independence Day — 15.08.2027, Sunday.
- Milad-un-Nabi — 15.08.2027, Sunday.
- Vinayakar Chathurthi — 04.09.2027, Saturday.
- Gandhi Jayanthi — 02.10.2027, Saturday.
- Vijaya Dasami — 09.10.2027, Saturday.
- Christmas — 25.12.2027, Saturday.
Source
Government of Tamil Nadu, Public (Miscellaneous) Department, G.O. (Ms.) No. 613, dated 06.10.2026.