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Tamil Nadu Holidays: List of Public Holidays in Tamil Nadu in 2023

Team AckoMay 1, 2023

Public holidays in Tamil Nadu in 2023 comprise regional events/festivals, national events/festivals and government holidays. Government offices, most private enterprises and schools/colleges remain closed during these days. Thus, you should be aware of such days to plan related tasks. To make things easier for you, we have compiled the list of government holidays in Tamil Nadu in 2023.

Contents

Upcoming Public Holidays in Tamil Nadu
List of Government Holidays in Tamil Nadu in 2023
Government Holidays in Tamil Nadu in January 2023
Government Holidays in Tamil Nadu in February 2023
Government Holidays in Tamil Nadu in March 2023
Government Holidays in Tamil Nadu in April 2023
Government Holidays in Tamil Nadu in May 2023
Government Holidays in Tamil Nadu in June 2023
Government Holidays in Tamil Nadu in July 2023
Government Holidays in Tamil Nadu in August 2023
Government Holidays in Tamil Nadu in September 2023
Government Holidays in Tamil Nadu in October 2023
Government Holidays in Tamil Nadu in November 2023
Government Holidays in Tamil Nadu in December 2023
Tamil Nadu: An Overview

Upcoming Public Holidays in Tamil Nadu

Here’s a table with the upcoming holidays in Tamil Nadu in May- 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Monday	1-May	May Day

List of Government Holidays in Tamil Nadu in 2023

Following is the list of government holidays in Tamil Nadu in the calendar year 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	1-Jan	New year
Sunday	15-Jan	Pongal/Thiruvallur Day
Monday	16-Jan	Uzhavar Thirunal
Thursday	26-Jan	Republic Day
Wednesday	22-Mar	Telugu New Year
Friday	7-Apr	Good Friday
Friday	14-Apr	Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti/Tamil New Year
Saturday	22-Apr	Eid-ul-Fitr
Monday	1-May	May Day
Thursday	29-Jun	Bakra Eid
Saturday	29-Jul	Muharram
Tuesday	15-Aug	Independence Day
Thursday	7-Sept	Janmashtami
Tuesday	19-Sept	Ganesh Chaturthi
Thursday	28-Sept	Eid-E-Milad
Monday	2-Oct	Gandhi Jayanti
Monday	23-Oct	Maha Navami
Tuesday	24-Oct	Vijaya Dashami
Sunday	12-Nov	Deepavali
Monday	25-Dec	Christmas

Government Holidays in Tamil Nadu in January 2023

The following table lists the public holidays in Tamil Nadu in January 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	1-Jan	New year
Sunday	15-Jan	Pongal/Thiruvallur Day
Monday	16-Jan	Uzhavar Thirunal
Thursday	26-Jan	Republic Day

Government Holidays in Tamil Nadu in February 2023

There are no government holidays in Tamil Nadu in February 2023.

Government Holidays in Tamil Nadu in March 2023

The table shared below highlights the Tamil Nadu Government holidays in March 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Wednesday	22-Mar	Telugu New Year

Government Holidays in Tamil Nadu in April 2023

Following are the public holidays in Tamil Nadu in April 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	7-Apr	Good Friday
Friday	14-Apr	Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti/Tamil New Year
Saturday	22-Apr	Eid-ul-Fitr

Government Holidays in Tamil Nadu in May 2023

The table mentioned below lists Tamil Nadu’s public holidays in May 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Monday	1-May	May Day

Government Holidays in Tamil Nadu in June 2023

Here’s a table with the public holidays in Tamil Nadu in June 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	29-Jun	Bakra Eid

Government Holidays in Tamil Nadu in July 2023

Here’s the list of government holidays in Tamil Nadu in July 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	29-Jul	Muharram

Government Holidays in Tamil Nadu in August 2023

You can refer to the table shared below for the list of public holidays in Tamil Nadu in August 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Tuesday	15-Aug	Independence Day

Government Holidays in Tamil Nadu in September 2023

Here is the Tamil Nadu Government holiday list for September 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	7-Sept	Janmashtami
Tuesday	19-Sept	Ganesh Chaturthi
Thursday	28-Sept	Eid-E-Milad

Government Holidays in Tamil Nadu in October 2023

The following table provides the list of government holidays in Tamil Nadu in October 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Monday	2-Oct	Gandhi Jayanti
Monday	23-Oct	Maha Navami
Tuesday	24-Oct	Vijaya Dashami

Government Holidays in Tamil Nadu in November 2023

You can refer to the following table for the list of public holidays in Tamil Nadu in November 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	12-Nov	Deepavali

Government Holidays in Tamil Nadu in December 2023

The table mentioned below lists the government holidays in Tamil Nadu in December 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Monday	25-Dec	Christmas

Tamil Nadu: An Overview

Tamil Nadu is a state with diverse culture, colourful festivals and unique fairs. Some of the important festivals of this state include Pongal, Natyanjali Dance Festival, Thaipusam, Thiruvaiyaru Festival, Karthigai Deepam, Mahamaham and Tamil New Year’s Day.

Pongal is one of the important festivals in Tamil Nadu that lasts for four days. It is a harvest festival that involves burning old things in the bonfire, worshipping cows, preparing Pongal (dish) and wearing new clothes.
Thiruvaiyaru Festival is a music festival dedicated to the renowned composer Saint Thyagaraja. The festival marks the day Saint Thyagaraja attained Samadhi. Music composers from all over the state participate in this grand musical festival.
Thaipusam is a festival celebrated on the full moon day of the Tai month in the Tamil calendar. It is the day of the birth of Lord Shiva’s younger son Lord Subramanian.
Natyanjali Dance Festival offers tribute to Lord Nataraja, the Lord of dance. Dancers from all over the country participate in this festival and offer classical dances to Lord Nataraja. The festival also showcases the diverse cultures of the state.

Disclaimer: The information in this article is compiled by referring to different sources on the internet. The list of holidays may change as per the state/central government notifications.