Tamil Nadu is known for India’s finest temples and architecture dating back two millennia. The land of Tamils boasts of its rich language in the form of poetry, dance and other forms of art. The modern Tamil Nadu is vibrant with urban metros such as Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Trichy, among others. We have compiled the list of Tamil Nadu public holidays in 2021 and several festivals celebrated in the state.
During these public holidays, institutions and most businesses remain closed to observe a national holiday or to celebrate a religious festival. Below are the Tamil Nadu General Holidays calendar along with the list of 2021 Tamil Nadu Public Holidays:
List of Holidays 2021 in Tamil Nadu:
Holidays in Tamil Nadu During January 2021
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Friday
1 January
New Years Day
Thursday
14 January
Pongal
Friday
15 January
Thiruvallur Day
Saturday
16 January
Uzhavar Thirunal
Tuesday
26 January
Republic Day
Holidays in Tamil Nadu During February 2021
No public holidays in Tamil Nadu during February 2021.
Holidays in Tamil Nadu During March 2021
No public holidays in Tamil Nadu during February 2021.
Holidays in Tamil Nadu April 2021
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Thursday
1 April
Closing of Accounts for Commercial & Co-operative Banks
Friday
2 April
Good Friday
Tuesday
13 April
Telugu New Year’s Day
Wednesday
14 April
Tamil New Years Day/Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
Sunday
25 April
Mahavir Jayanti
Holidays in Tamil Nadu During May 2021
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Saturday
1 May
May Day
Friday
14 May
Ramzan
Holidays in Tamil Nadu During June 2021
No public holidays in Tamil Nadu during June 2021.
Holidays in Tamil Nadu During July 2021
No public holidays in Tamil Nadu during July 2021.
Holidays in Tamil Nadu During August 2021
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Sunday
15 August
Independence Day
Friday
20 August
Muharram
Friday
30 August
Krishna Jayanthi
Holidays in Tamil Nadu During September 2021
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Monday
10 September
Vinayaka Chaturthi
Holidays in Tamil Nadu During October 2021
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Saturday
2 October
Gandhi Jayanti
Thursday
14 October
Ayutha Pooja
Friday
15 October
Vijaya Dasami
Tuesday
19 October
Eid-e-Milad
Holidays in Tamil Nadu During November 2021
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Thursday
4 November
Deepavali
Holidays in Tamil Nadu During December 2021
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Saturday
25 December
Christmas
List of Holidays 2020 in Tamil Nadu:
Public Holidays in Tamil Nadu During January 2020:
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Wednesday
1 January
New Years Day
Wednesday
15 January
Pongal
Thursday
16 January
Thiruvallur Day
Friday
17 January
Uzhavar Thirunal
Sunday
26 January
Republic Day
Public Holidays in Tamil Nadu March 2020:
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Wednesday
25 March
Telugu New Years Day
Public Holidays in Tamil Nadu During April 2020:
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Wednesday
1 April
Closing of Accounts for Commercial & Co-operative Banks
Monday
6 April
Mahavir Jayanti
Friday
10 April
Good Friday
Tuesday
14 April
Tamil New Years Day/Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
Public Holidays in Tamil Nadu During May 2020:
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Friday
1 May
May Day
Monday
25 May
Eid-ul-Fitr
Public Holidays in Tamil Nadu During August 2020:
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Saturday
1 August
Bakrid
Tuesday
11 August
Krishna Jayanti
Saturday
15 August
Independence Day
Saturday
22 August
Vinayakar Chathurthi
Sunday
30 August
Muharram
Public Holidays in Tamil Nadu During October 2020:
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Friday
2 October
Gandhi Jayanti
Monday
25 October
Ayutha Pooja
Friday
30 October
Eid-e-Milad
Public Holidays in Tamil Nadu During November 2020:
Day
Date
Holiday Name
Saturday
14 November
Deepavali
Public Holidays in Tamil Nadu During December 2020:
Along with national holidays, Tamil Nadu celebrates religious festivals which are unique to its land and traditions. Here are some of the famous festivals of Tamil Nadu:
Chennai: Without a doubt, the capital city of Tamil Nadu offers an insight into South India. You can visit the popular Marina beach to savour the street food of Chennai amidst the sea breeze or offers pooja at the Kapaleeshwara temple or you could take a walk through the vibrant market and bazaars.
Mahabalipuram: A must visit when you are in Tamil Nadu. The intricately built temples and monuments dating back to the 7th and 8th centuries is a sight to behold. Situated close to Chennai, the city offers beaches, resorts and visit to the magnificent monuments will keep every visitors enthralled.
Mudumalai: The first Biosphere Reserve in India, Mudumalai was declared as a tiger reserve in 2007. You can visit the place for wildlife safaris. The Mudumalai Tiger Reserve offers several ecotourism activities for visitors.
Thanjavur: The city was the capital of the Chola empire during the 10th century. Thanjavur is also known as the granary and rice bowl of the state. The Brahadeeshwara Temple reveals the brilliant architecture of the Cholan dynasty and has been declared as a world heritage site.
Pondicherry: The Union Territory of India, Pondicherry was a French colonial city and continues to enthral visitors from across the world. From serene beaches to the meditation centre of Matrimandir located in Auroville, Pondicherry is a great tourist destination.
