Chennai Holidays

Before planning a tour to Chennai, one must have idea on holidays in Chennai. People of Chennai celebrate various fairs and festivals throughout the year. Offices and business centers remain closed on the holidays. If one wants to explore the cultural life of the city he can plan during a festival time. The public holidays are changing year to year, so one should confirm the festival dates from the travel agent.

National Holidays in Chennai as well India
Republic Day (26 January)
Independence Day (15 August)
Gandhi Jayanthi (2 October)

Public Holidays in Chennai
New Year's Day
Pongal
Thiruvalluvar Day
Uzhavar Thirunal
Moharram
Telugu New Year's Day
Mahaveer Jayanthi
Meelad-un-Nabi
Good Friday
Tamil New Year's Day
May Day
Sri Krishna Jayanthi
Vinayaka Chaturthi
Ramzan
Ayudha Pooja
Vijaya Dasami
Deepavali
Bakrid
Christmas