Tamil Nadu Government Holidays 2026 PDF Download – Full List of Gazetted & Restricted Holidays

Below is a comprehensive, fully detailed extraction of the Tamil Nadu Government Holidays for 2026, based on the official document issued by the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, in accordance with the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), Government of India (O.M. F. No. 12/2/2023–JCA dated July 3, 2025).

The holidays are categorized into two types:

1. Gazetted Holidays – Mandatory closures for all government offices.
2. Restricted Holidays – Optional holidays; employees may select a limited number (usually 2–3) as per service rules.

📅 I. GAZETTED HOLIDAYS – 2026

These are compulsory holidays observed across all central and state government offices in Tamil Nadu.

* Note: Islamic holidays (Id-ul-Fitr, Bakrid, Muharram, Milad-un-Nabi) are lunar-based and subject to change depending on the actual sighting of the moon and subsequent official notification by the Central Government Welfare Coordination Committee.

Download PDF

📅 II. RESTRICTED HOLIDAYS – 2026

Employees may choose a limited number (typically two) from this list, as per applicable service rules. These are not automatic office closures unless opted by the employee.

Note:

• Some festivals appear in both Gazetted and Restricted lists (e.g., Makar Sankranti/Pongal, Ganesh Chaturthi, Dussehra). In such cases, the Gazetted holiday takes precedence, and the Restricted option may be redundant unless specified otherwise by the employer.
• Diwali-related days (Naraka Chaturdasi, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Duj) are listed under Restricted Holidays, while Deepavali (main day) is a Gazetted Holiday.
• Tamil New Year (April 14) is included as a Restricted Holiday, reflecting regional cultural recognition.

📌 Administrative Notes

• Issuing Authority: Office of the Registrar, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (NIT-T), Tamil Nadu – 620 015.
• Reference: DoPT Office Memorandum No. F. No. 12/2/2023–JCA, dated July 3, 2025.
• Circulation: To all Deans, Heads of Departments, Deputy/Assistant Registrars, Librarian, Chief of Works, Engineers, Section Officers, Medical Officers, SAS Officers, Chairpersons of Committees/Centres, and Establishment Section.
• Purpose: For observance and dissemination among staff members in compliance with central government holiday guidelines.

#TamilNaduHolidays2026, #TNHolidays2026, #GovernmentHolidays2026, #Pongal2026, #Diwali2026, #RepublicDay, #IndependenceDay, #Bakrid2026, #Eid2026, #GaneshChaturthi, #Dussehra2026, #Christmas2026, #RestrictedHolidays, #GazettedHolidays, #TNPublicHolidays, #NITHolidays, #TamilNewYear, #MakarSankranti, #Holi2026, #GoodFriday, #BuddhaPurnima, #GuruNanakJayanti, #MiladunNabi, #Muharram2026, #HolidayList2026, #TamilNaduGovt, #DoPTHolidays, #OfficeHolidays2026, #FestivalCalendar2026, #TNStateHolidays

Check More- Major Upcoming Entrance Exams in India 2026