Gandhi Jayanti weekend
long-weekend2026-10-02 – 2026-10-04
Auroville
Friday holiday. Last push before the northeast monsoon peaks.
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Diwali
festival2026-11-07 – 2026-11-10
Auroville
Family travel into Pondy despite leftover monsoon humidity.
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Karthigai Deepam
festival2026-11-23 – 2026-11-24
Auroville
Temple-town spillover; Auroville quieter than Tamil Town.
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Christmas week
holiday2026-12-20 – 2026-12-27
Auroville
Family travel and city lights.
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New Year week
holiday2026-12-28 – 2027-01-03
Auroville
Absolute peak. Protect rate; 3–4 night minimum.
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International Yoga Festival
festival2027-01-04 – 2027-01-07
Auroville
Ashram and Auroville workshop wave.
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Pongal
festival2027-01-14 – 2027-01-17
Auroville
Four-day harvest weekend. Chennai drive-in is the bulk.
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Republic Day
holiday2027-01-26
Auroville
Tuesday holiday — weaker than a long weekend.
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Auroville Birthday
local2027-02-26 – 2027-03-01
Auroville
Sunday 28 Feb 2027. Township guesthouses go first.
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Holi
festival2027-03-26 – 2027-03-28
Auroville
Weekend Holi — modest coastal lift.
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