CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection department has released the official list of holidays for all fair price shops across the State for the year 2026, ensuring advance clarity for both ration cardholders and shop personnel.

The comprehensive schedule, issued through a departmental circular, outlined 23 designated holidays, including major festivals, national observances and region-specific cultural events.

According to the circular, fair price shops will remain closed on New Year's Day (January 1), followed by Pongal (January 15), Thiruvalluvar Day (January 16), Uzhavar Thirunal (January 17) and Republic Day (January 26).

Other important closures include Thai Poosam (February 1), Telugu New Year (March 19), Ramzan (March 21), Mahavir Jayanti (March 31), Good

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