23 Public Holidays Announced by Tamil Nadu for 2025

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 The Government of Tamil Nadu has announced 23 public holidays for the year 2025, under the provisions of the Negotiable Instruments Act of 1881. These holidays will apply to various sectors, including state government offices, projects, businesses, and boards, except for specific exemptions. Notably, October 2, 2025, has been declared a public holiday to mark both Vijaya Dasami and Gandhi Jayanthi.

In a government order issued on November 22, 2024, the state detailed the holiday calendar for 2025. Here is the breakdown:

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’s Day: March 30 (Sunday)
  • Idu’l Fitr: March 31 (Monday)

April 2025

  • Annual Bank Account Closing: April 1 (Tuesday)
  • Mahaveer Jayanthi: April 10 (Thursday)
  • Tamil New Year’s Day and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Birth Anniversary: April 14 (Monday)
  • Good Friday: April 18 (Friday)

May 2025

  • May Day: May 1 (Thursday)

June 2025

  • Bakrid (Idul Azha): June 7 (Saturday)

July 2025

  • Muharram: July 6 (Sunday)

August 2025

  • Independence Day: August 15 (Friday)
  • Krishna Jayanthi: August 16 (Saturday)
  • Vinayakar Chathurthi: August 27 (Wednesday)

September 2025

  • Milad-un-Nabi: September 5 (Friday)

October 2025

  • Ayutha Pooja: October 1 (Wednesday)
  • Vijaya Dasami and Gandhi Jayanthi: October 2 (Thursday)
  • Deepavali: October 20 (Monday)

December 2025

  • Christmas: December 25 (Thursday)
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These holidays are in addition to the regular Sundays, ensuring a comprehensive schedule for public observance throughout the year. The announcement reflects the state’s commitment to honoring cultural, religious, and national events. Citizens and organizations are encouraged to plan accordingly to make the most of these designated holidays.

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