Plan your year in India’s cultural capital with this official 2025 holiday calendar for Tamil Nadu. This comprehensive guide covers all government holidays, bank closures, and vibrant Tamil festivals. Whether you’re a resident, government employee, or planning to visit Chennai, stay informed about all public holidays in Tamil Nadu.
Why This Tamil Nadu Holiday Calendar Matters
✓ State employees: Never miss your entitled holidays
✓ Tourists: Experience Pongal and other iconic festivals
✓ Bank customers: Know all closure days in advance
✓ Business owners: Schedule operations effectively
✓ Students: Plan exams around vacation periods
Government Holidays in Tamil Nadu 2025
Tamil Nadu observes three types of official holidays:
National Holidays (Across India)
State-Specific Holidays (Unique to Tamil culture)
Local Festivals (District-specific celebrations)
Public Holidays in Tamil Nadu 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2025 | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
| 14 January 2025 | Tuesday | Pongal |
| 15 January 2025 | Wednesday | Thiruvalluvar Day |
| 16 January 2025 | Thursday | Uzhavar Thirunal |
| 17 January 2025 | Friday | Pongal Holiday |
| 26 January 2025 | Sunday | Republic Day |
| 11 February 2025 | Tuesday | Thai Poosam |
| 30 March 2025 | Sunday | Telugu New Year's Day |
| 31 March 2025 | Monday | Idul Fitr |
| 10 April 2025 | Thursday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| 14 April 2025 | Monday | Tamil New Year's Day / Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 18 April 2025 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 1 May 2025 | Thursday | May Day |
| 7 June 2025 | Saturday | Bakrid / Idul Azha |
| 6 July 2025 | Sunday | Muharram |
| 15 August 2025 | Friday | Independence Day |
| 16 August 2025 | Saturday | Krishna Jayanti |
| 27 August 2025 | Wednesday | Vinayakar Chathurthi |
| 5 September 2025 | Friday | Milad-un-Nabi |
| 1 October 2025 | Wednesday | Ayutha Pooja |
| 2 October 2025 | Thursday | Vijaya Dasami / Gandhi Jayanti |
| 20 October 2025 | Monday | Deepavali |
| 25 December 2025 | Thursday | Christmas |
Bank Holidays in Tamil Nadu
Banks follow RBI guidelines with TN-specific norms:
Weekly Closures: All Sundays + 2nd & 4th Saturdays
Special Holidays: During Pongal and other major festivals
ATM Services: Remain operational 24/7
Important: Banks typically close for 3+ days during Pongal – plan transactions accordingly.
Bank Holidays in Tamil Nadu 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2025 | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
| 11 January 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 14 January 2025 | Tuesday | Pongal |
| 15 January 2025 | Wednesday | Thiruvalluvar Day |
| 16 January 2025 | Thursday | Uzhavar Thirunal |
| 17 January 2025 | Friday | Pongal Holiday |
| 25 January 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 26 January 2025 | Sunday | Republic Day |
| 8 February 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 11 February 2025 | Tuesday | Thai Poosam |
| 22 February 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 8 March 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 22 March 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 30 March 2025 | Sunday | Telugu New Year's Day |
| 31 March 2025 | Monday | Idul Fitr |
| 1 April 2025 | Tuesday | Annual Closing of Accounts |
| 10 April 2025 | Thursday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| 12 April 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 14 April 2025 | Monday | Tamil New Year's Day / Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 18 April 2025 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 26 April 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 1 May 2025 | Thursday | May Day |
| 10 May 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 24 May 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 7 June 2025 | Saturday | Bakrid / Idul Azha |
| 14 June 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 28 June 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 6 July 2025 | Sunday | Muharram |
| 12 July 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 26 July 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 9 August 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 15 August 2025 | Friday | Independence Day |
| 16 August 2025 | Saturday | Krishna Jayanti |
| 23 August 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 27 August 2025 | Wednesday | Vinayakar Chathurthi |
| 5 September 2025 | Friday | Milad-un-Nabi |
| 13 September 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 27 September 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 1 October 2025 | Wednesday | Ayutha Pooja |
| 2 October 2025 | Thursday | Vijaya Dasami / Gandhi Jayanti |
| 11 October 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 20 October 2025 | Monday | Deepavali |
| 25 October 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 8 November 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 22 November 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 13 December 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 25 December 2025 | Thursday | Christmas |
| 27 December 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
Must-Experience Tamil Nadu Festivals
Pongal (January): Tamil Nadu’s biggest harvest festival
Tamil New Year (April): Cultural celebrations across the state
Jallikattu (January): Traditional bull-taming sport
Chennai Music Season (Dec-Jan): World’s largest cultural event
Karthigai Deepam (Nov-Dec): Lighting of temple lamps
Best Times to Visit Tamil Nadu
January: Experience Pongal celebrations
April-May: Tamil New Year festivities
November-December: Pleasant weather and festival season
June-September: Monsoon beauty in hill stations
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many public holidays does Tamil Nadu have?
A: About 25-30 including national and state-specific days.
Q: Are private companies closed for Pongal?
A: Most firms close for at least 3 days during Pongal.
Q: What’s unique about Tamil Nadu holidays?
A: Many align with agricultural cycles and ancient Tamil traditions.
Q: Do all districts follow the same holiday schedule?
A: Some festivals like Chithirai Festival are celebrated mainly in Madurai.
Download our free Tamil Nadu 2025 Holiday Calendar PDF