Upcoming Events
- Thu, May 28Eid al-Adha
- Sat, Aug 15Independence Day
- Fri, Sep 4Janmashtami
- Mon, Sep 14Ganesh Chaturthi
- Fri, Oct 2Gandhi Jayanti
- Tue, Oct 20Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
Chennai — 2026 Calendar
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January
- Pongal (festival)Wed, Jan 14 – Sat, Jan 17
- Kaanum PongalSat, Jan 17
- Republic DayMon, Jan 26
- Makar SankrantiWed, Jan 14
February
- Maha ShivaratriSun, Feb 15
March
- Eid al-FitrSat, Mar 21 – Mon, Mar 23
- Ram NavamiThu, Mar 26
- HoliTue, Mar 3
April
- PuthanduTue, Apr 14
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Ambedkar JayantiTue, Apr 14
May
- Eid al-AdhaThu, May 28 – Sat, May 30
August
- Independence DaySat, Aug 15
September
- Ganesh ChaturthiMon, Sep 14
- JanmashtamiFri, Sep 4
October
- Dussehra (Vijayadashami)Tue, Oct 20
- Gandhi JayantiFri, Oct 2
November
- Diwali (Festival of Lights)Sun, Nov 8
- Guru Nanak JayantiTue, Nov 24
December
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
🏙️ Frequently Asked Questions — Chennai Events 2026
- How many events does Chennai have in 2026?
- Chennai has 21 festivals and events in 2026, including holidays observed in India.
- What are the main events in Chennai?
- The main events in Chennai include Pongal (festival), Kaanum Pongal, Puthandu, Eid al-Fitr, Ram Navami.
- When is the next event in Chennai?
- The next upcoming event in Chennai is Eid al-Adha on Thursday, May 28, 2026.