Tamil Nadu Holidays 2023

If you are from Tamil Nadu and looking for a list of Tamil Nadu holidays in 2023, this page is for you. The state government of Tamil Nadu announced the list of public and regional holidays for 2023. Tamil Nadu, a southern Indian state, is the eleventh-biggest state in the country by area. Chennai is the biggest capital city of Tamil Nadu.

FestivalDateDay
New Year's day01 JanuarySunday
Pongal15 JanuarySunday
Thiruvalluvar Day15 JanuarySunday
Republic Day
26 January
Thursday
Telugu New Year Day22 MarchWednesday
Good Friday07 AprilFriday
Ambedkar Jayanti/ Tamil New Year
14 AprilFriday
Mahavir Jayanti04 April Tuesday
Ramzan/Eid-ul-Fitr
22 April
Saturday
Bakrid
29 JuneThursday
Independence Day15 AugustTuesday
Muharram29 JulySaturday
Janamashtami
06 SeptemberWednesday
Ganesh Chaturthi

19 September

Tuesday
Gandhi Jayanti
02 October
Monday
Maha Navami23 OctoberMonday
Ayudha Puja/ Dusherra
24 October
Tuesday
Eid-e-Milad27 SeptemberWednesday
Diwali
12 November
Sunday
Christmas day
25 December
Monday

Destinations to visit in Tamil Nadu during holidays

Chennai:  It I s renowned for its temples, culture, and beaches. The major tourist points in the city include Kapileshwar Temple and Marina Beach. You can spend 2-3 days experiencing the real beauty of the city, which is nearer to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram.

Mahabalipuram: The city is famous for its beaches and temples like Chennai. You can spend 1-2 days visiting the major tourist points such as Pancha Rathas and Shore Temple.

Kanyakumari: The city of Kanyakumari is well-known for its distinctive tradition, temples, and beaches. People can plan a 1-2-day tour of this city to explore the beauty of Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue.

Madurai: Madurai is an ideal tourist destination to spend holidays in Tamil Nadu. The city houses a vast number of beautiful temples. Meenakshi Amman temple is the major tourist center in the city.

Kodaikanal: Kodaikanal, a small hill station, is the most attractive tourist destination to spend holidays in Tamil Nadu. Dolphin’s Nose is a prime tourist place in the city. You can spend 1-2 days.