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.
| Festival | Date | Day |
| New Year's day | 01 January | Sunday |
| Pongal | 15 January | Sunday |
| Thiruvalluvar Day | 15 January | Sunday |
| Republic Day | 26 January | Thursday |
| Telugu New Year Day | 22 March | Wednesday |
| Good Friday | 07 April | Friday |
| Ambedkar Jayanti/ Tamil New Year | 14 April | Friday |
| Mahavir Jayanti | 04 April | Tuesday |
| Ramzan/Eid-ul-Fitr | 22 April | Saturday |
| Bakrid | 29 June | Thursday |
| Independence Day | 15 August | Tuesday |
| Muharram | 29 July | Saturday |
| Janamashtami | 06 September | Wednesday |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | 19 September | Tuesday |
| Gandhi Jayanti | 02 October | Monday |
| Maha Navami | 23 October | Monday |
| Ayudha Puja/ Dusherra | 24 October | Tuesday |
| Eid-e-Milad | 27 September | Wednesday |
| 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.
