Hindu/Vedic
Pongal
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
A Tamil harvest thanksgiving festival honouring the Sun, nature and agricultural life. Different days of the Pongal cycle have their own customs.
Tamil Nadu · Puducherry
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Festivals in Tamil Nadu 2026
India’s celebrations, regional traditions and annual holiday notifications.
7 festivals
Hindu/Vedic
Puthandu
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
Beginning of the Tamil solar year and a day for auspicious beginnings.
Tamil Nadu · Puducherry
Hindu/Vedic
Aadi Perukku
Date not yet verified
Celebration of rivers and water resources, particularly the Cauvery, during the monsoon.
Tamil Nadu
Hindu/Vedic
Bhogi
Date not yet verified
Symbolises renewal and discarding the old before the harvest/New Year seasonal observances.
Andhra Pradesh · Telangana · Tamil Nadu · Andhra Pradesh · Telangana
Hindu/Vedic
Karthigai Deepam
Date not yet verified
Ancient Tamil festival of lamps, prominently associated with Arunachala at Tiruvannamalai.
Tamil Nadu
Hindu/Vedic
Mattu Pongal
Date not yet verified
Honours cattle and their contribution to farming during the Tamil Pongal cycle. It is distinct from the regional Kanuma observance.
Tamil Nadu · Puducherry
Hindu/Vedic
Thaipusam
Date not yet verified
Murugan festival associated with devotion, prayer and fulfilment of vows.
Tamil Nadu
Government holiday status varies by year, jurisdiction and organisation. Holiday information shown here is based on the cited government notification. Please verify the latest notification where required.