Looking for the TASMAC holiday list for 2026? TASMAC (Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation) wine shops, Elite shops and bars close on a small number of dry days each year. Here are all the Tamil Nadu dry days for 2026 in one table, including the extra closures for the Assembly election.
TASMAC dry days 2026: full list
| Date | Day | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| 16 January 2026 | Friday | Thiruvalluvar Day |
| 26 January 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| 1 February 2026 | Sunday | Vallalar Ninaivu Naal (Thai Poosam) |
| 31 March 2026 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| 21 to 23 April 2026 | Tuesday to Thursday | Tamil Nadu Assembly election polling |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | May Day |
| 4 May 2026 | Monday | Election vote counting |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 26 August 2026 | Wednesday | Milad-un-Nabi |
| 2 October 2026 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti |
That makes eight regular dry days and four election-related closure days in 2026. After Gandhi Jayanti there is no further scheduled statewide dry day in 2026.
Days TASMAC stays open in 2026
Many people expect wine shops to close on big festivals, but these are not dry days in Tamil Nadu: New Year’s Day, Pongal, Good Friday, Tamil New Year, Ramzan, Bakrid, Vinayagar Chathurthi, Ayudha Poojai, Deepavali and Christmas. Shops and bars work their normal hours on these days.
TASMAC shop timings
TASMAC shops and attached bars are open from 12 noon to 10 PM on all working days, including Sundays. Liquor is sold only to people aged 21 and above.
Frequently asked questions
Is TASMAC open on Sunday?
Yes. Sunday is a normal working day unless it falls on one of the dry days listed above.
Is TASMAC closed on Deepavali and Pongal?
No. Neither is a dry day. Only Thiruvalluvar Day, which falls the day after Pongal, is a closure.
Are bars and hotel bars also closed on dry days?
Yes. Dry-day orders cover TASMAC retail shops, attached bars, club bars and hotel bars across the state.
Can extra dry days be added?
Yes. Elections, vote counting days and local festivals can bring extra closures, announced by the Election Commission or the District Collector. Check the latest notice from your district before you plan.
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