Bank Holidays 2026 Tamil Nadu

By REPAKA PAVAN ADITYA

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Updated on: Dec 18th, 2025

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6 min read

Bank holidays 2026 Tamil Nadu feature a rich lineup of harvest joys like Pongal, cultural gems such as Tamil New Year, and shared national days when banks statewide pause operations. This clear list makes it easy to schedule salary transfers, bill payments, or counter visits in advance and keep things running smoothly.

List of Bank Holidays in Tamil Nadu for 2026:

Here is the complete list of bank holidays in Tamil Nadu for 2026, presented with dates and weekdays for quick reference.

Date

Weekday

Occasion

01 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
10 January 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
14 January 2026WednesdayPongal
15 January 2026ThursdayThiruvalluvar Day
16 January 2026FridayUzhavar Thirunal
24 January 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
26 January 2026MondayRepublic Day
14 February 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
28 February 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
14 March 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
20 March 2026FridayTelugu New Year's Day
21 March 2026SaturdayId-ul-Fitr (tentative)
28 March 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
31 March 2026TuesdayMahavir Jayanti
01 April 2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank Accounts
03 April 2026FridayGood Friday
11 April 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
14 April 2026TuesdayTamil New Year / Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti
25 April 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
01 May 2026FridayMay Day / Labour Day
09 May 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
23 May 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
27 May 2026WednesdayBakrid / Eid al-Adha (tentative)
13 June 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
26 June 2026FridayMuharram (tentative)
27 June 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
11 July 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
25 July 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
08 August 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
15 August 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
22 August 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
25 August 2026TuesdayEid-e-Milad (tentative)
04 September 2026FridayKrishna Janmashtami
12 September 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
15 September 2026TuesdayVinayaka Chaturthi / Ganesh Chaturthi
26 September 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
02 October 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi Jayanti
10 October 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
20 October 2026TuesdayAyudha Pooja / Maha Navami
21 October 2026WednesdayVijaya Dashami
24 October 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
08 November 2026SundayDeepavali / Diwali
14 November 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
28 November 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
12 December 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
25 December 2026FridayChristmas Day
26 December 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday

Bank holidays in 2026 in Tamil Nadu turn ordinary days into special ones, filled with kolam designs, sweet pongal pots, and temple visits during festivals. The long Pongal stretch in January or the fresh start of the Tamil New Year in April give time for traditions and togetherness.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many bank holidays will there be in Tamil Nadu in 2026?

Tamil Nadu expects about 50 bank holidays in 2026, including second and fourth Saturdays, multi-day Pongal, and key festivals such as Diwali.

Which holidays make long weekends in Tamil Nadu in 2026?

The Pongal cluster from January 14 to 16 creates a nice extended break, perfect for family trips or home feasts.

Are lunar-based dates fixed for Tamil Nadu bank holidays 2026?

No, Eids and Muharram are tentative and may shift based on moon sightings—check for updates closer to the time.

Does net banking stop on Tamil Nadu bank holidays 2026?

Not all apps, websites, and ATMs stay open for transfers, payments, and more on every holiday

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