Tamil Nadu Government Announces List of 24 Public Holidays for 2025
In a significant announcement, the Tamil Nadu government has released the list of public holidays for the year 2025. A total of 24 holidays have been declared for state government offices, undertakings, corporations, and boards. The list, which was issued under the Negotiable Instruments Act, outlines the days on which state government institutions will remain closed throughout the year.
In line with the decision, all state government offices and institutions will observe closures on Saturdays and Sundays, as stated in the official order issued by Chief Secretary N. Muruganandam. This move is in line with the annual holiday schedule aimed at providing a structured approach to public holidays, taking into consideration both national and regional celebrations.
Public Holidays for Tamil Nadu in 2025
Here is a detailed breakdown of the 2025 public holidays as per the government order:
January 2025
New Year's Day – January 1 (Wednesday)
Pongal – January 14 (Tuesday)
Thiruvalluvar Day – January 15 (Wednesday)
Uzhavar Thirunal – January 16 (Thursday)
Republic Day – January 26 (Sunday)
February 2025
Thai Poosam – February 11 (Tuesday)
March 2025
Telugu New Year – March 30 (Sunday)
Ramzan (Eid-ul-Fitr) – March 31 (Monday)
April 2025
Annual Closing of Accounts for Commercial and Cooperative Banks – April 1 (Tuesday)
Mahavir Jayanti – April 10 (Thursday)
Tamil New Year / Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's Birthday – April 14 (Monday)
Good Friday – April 18 (Friday)
May 2025
May Day (Labour Day) – May 1 (Thursday)
June 2025
Bakrid (Eid-ul-Adha) – June 7 (Saturday)
July 2025
Muharram – July 6 (Sunday)
August 2025
Independence Day – August 15 (Friday)
Krishna Jayanti – August 16 (Saturday)
Vinayaka Chaturthi – August 27 (Wednesday)
September 2025
Milad-un-Nabi – September 5 (Friday)
October 2025
Ayudha Pooja – October 1 (Wednesday)
Vijayadashami / Gandhi Jayanti – October 2 (Thursday)
Diwali – October 20 (Monday)
November 2025
No public holidays in November
December 2025
Christmas – December 25 (Thursday)
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