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Tamil Nadu Government Holidays List
List of holidays as applicable in Tamil Nadu, including Pooja holidays, Diwali holidays, Christmas and more, for Chennai, Coimbatore, Salem, Tiruchirapalli, Madurai.
| Month | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | Monday | English New Year’s Day |
| January | 26 | Friday | Republic Day |
| March | 8 | Friday | Maha Shivratri |
| March | 25 | Monday | Holi (optional holiday) |
| March | 29 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April | 9 | Tuesday | Ugadi or Kannada New Year |
| April | 11 | Thursday | Eid ul Fitr |
| April | 14 | Sunday | Tamil New Year & Ambedkar Jayanti |
| April | 21 | Sunday | Mahaveer Jayanti |
| May | 1 | Wednesday | Labour Day / May Day |
| May | 10 | Friday | Basava Jayanti |
| June | 17 | Monday | Bakrid / Eid al Adha |
| July | 17 | Wednesday | Muharram |
| August | 15 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| August | 26 | Monday | Krishna Janmashtami (optional holiday) |
| September | 7 | Saturday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| September | 16 | Monday | Eid e Milad |
| October | 2 | Wednesday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| October | 11 | Friday | Ayudha Pooja |
| October | 12 | Saturday | Vijaya Dasami |
| October | 17 | Thursday | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti (optional holiday) |
| October | 31 | Thursday | Deepavali |
| November | 1 | Friday | Kannada Rajyotsava and Deepavali |
| November | 2 | Saturday | Deepavali |
| November | 18 | Monday | Kanakadasa Jayanti |
| December | 25 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
Note that some holidays may vary by region or specific observance. Local festivals, elections, or unforeseen events may also lead to additional holidays.
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FAQs
When do Diwali holidays begin 2024?
In Tamil Nadu, October 31st (Thursday) is a government holiday on account of Diwali. Some workplaces might offer November 1st as a holiday as well to allow employees to celebrate Diwali.
When is pooja holidays in Tamil Nadu 2024?
October 11th is celebrated as Ayudha Pooja, and October 12th is Vijaya Dasami, marking the end of Navratri. Both days are government and bank holidays.
How many days leave in Tamil Nadu?
Public employees in Tamil Nadu are entitled to 12 days of casual leave and additional leaves such as medical leave or maternity leave. For private employees, the number of leaves is determined by the individual organizations, but are generally entitled to at least 12 days of casual leave.
How much maternity leave is mandated in Tamil Nadu?
For the first two children, mothers can take up to 26 weeks of paid maternity leave. For the third child onwards, mothers are entitled to 12 weeks of paid leave. For adoption or surrogacy, mothers are entitled to 12 weeks of leave for a child below three months. In the case of a miscarriage, mothers are entitled to 6 weeks of paid leave. There are also laws to support nursing mothers - mandating two breaks of 15 minutes each until the child is 15 months old.
