Tamil Nadu October 6, 2026 public holiday: The Tamil Nadu Government has declared Tuesday, October 6, 2026 as a public holiday in connection with the bye-election to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from 35-Madurantakam (SC) and 101-Dharapuram (SC) Assembly Constituencies.
Why is October 6, 2026 a public holiday?
The Public Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu issued G.O. Ms. No. 575, Public (Miscellaneous), dated September 18, 2026. The notification declares Tuesday, October 6, 2026 as a public holiday on account of polling for the two Assembly bye-elections under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
October 6, 2026 holiday details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, October 6, 2026 |
| Reason | Polling for Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly bye-elections |
| Constituency 1 | 35-Madurantakam (SC) |
| Constituency 2 | 101-Dharapuram (SC) |
| Government Order | G.O. Ms. No. 575, Public (Miscellaneous) |
| Order date | September 18, 2026 |
| Legal reference | Negotiable Instruments Act |
Is October 6 a regular Tamil Nadu holiday?
No. October 6 is a special public holiday declared in connection with the bye-election, separate from the ordinary statewide festival holiday calendar.
What should employees and the public check?
- Check the applicable order issued by your department, employer or institution.
- Residents connected with the two constituencies should follow official election-authority instructions.
- Banking and other regulated services may have separate operating calendars, so customers should verify the applicable schedule.
- Use official election sources for polling and voter-service information.
Official notification
The holiday declaration is available through the Tamil Nadu Government Stationery and Printing Department’s Extraordinary Gazette archive.
FAQs
Is October 6, 2026 a holiday in Tamil Nadu?
Yes. The Tamil Nadu Government has declared Tuesday, October 6, 2026 as a public holiday in connection with polling for the Madurantakam (SC) and Dharapuram (SC) Assembly bye-elections.
Why was the holiday declared?
It was declared on account of polling for the two Assembly bye-elections.
Which constituencies are involved?
35-Madurantakam (SC) and 101-Dharapuram (SC).
When was the order issued?
G.O. Ms. No. 575, Public (Miscellaneous), was issued on September 18, 2026.
Note: Holiday arrangements can differ by department, institution and service. Check the latest official notification applicable to you.
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