Muharram Holiday Special Buses: 1,432 Extra Buses to Operate from Chennai

To handle the surge in passenger traffic during the Muharram long weekend, the Tamil Nadu Transport Department has announced the operation of 1,432 special buses from Chennai between June 25 and June 27, 2026.

With Muharram falling on June 26 (Friday) followed by the weekend, a large number of people are expected to travel from Chennai to their hometowns across Tamil Nadu. To ensure smooth travel and reduce congestion, special buses will be operated from Kilambakkam, Koyambedu and Madhavaram bus terminals to major destinations across the state.

From Kilambakkam, special buses will run to cities including Trichy, Madurai, Coimbatore, Salem, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Erode, Tiruppur and Nagercoil. Additional services will also be operated from Koyambedu to Tiruvannamalai, Hosur, Bengaluru, Nagapattinam and Velankanni.

After the holiday weekend, the Transport Department will operate 615 special buses on June 28 to help passengers return to Chennai, Bengaluru and other major cities.

Passengers are advised to book tickets in advance through the official TNSTC website or mobile app to avoid last-minute rush and ensure a hassle-free journey.