Tamil Nadu Public Holiday List 2025

Published on 21 Jun, 2021, 6:46 AM IST

Updated on 24 Jul, 2025, 10:41 AM IST

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Tamil Nadu is known for India’s finest temples and architecture dating back two millennia. The land of Tamils boasts of its rich language in the form of poetry, dance and other forms of art. The modern Tamil Nadu is vibrant with urban metros such as Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Trichy, among others. We have compiled the list of Tamil Nadu public holidays in 2025 and several festivals celebrated in the state.

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Tamil Nadu Public Holidays Calendar:

During these public holidays, institutions and most businesses remain closed to observe a national holiday or to celebrate a religious festival. Below are the Tamil Nadu General Holidays calendar along with the list of 2025 Tamil Nadu Public Holidays:

List of Holidays 2025 in Tamil Nadu:

Holidays in Tamil Nadu During January 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Wednesday	01 January	New Year's Day
Monday	06 January	Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
Thursday	16 January	Uzhavar Thirunal
Sunday	26 January	Republic Day

Holidays in Tamil Nadu During February 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Wednesday	12 February	Guru Ravidas Jayanti
Wednesday	26 February	Maha Shivaratri

Holidays in Tamil Nadu During March 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	14 March	Holi
Sunday	30 March	Ugadi
Monday	31 March	Id-ul-Fir

Holidays in Tamil Nadu April 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	06 April	Ram Navami
Thursday	10 April	Mahavir Jayanti
Monday	14 April	Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
Friday	18 April	Good Friday
Tuesday	29 April	Maharshi Parasuram Jayanti
Sunday	30 April	Basava Jayanti

Holidays in Tamil Nadu During May 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	01 May	May Day

Holidays in Tamil Nadu During June 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	07 June	Bakri Eid

Holidays in Tamil Nadu During July 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	03 July	Karkidaka Vavu Bali
Friday	27 July	Muharram

Holidays in Tamil Nadu During August 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	15 August	Independence Day
Saturday	16 August	Janmashtami
Wednesday	27 August	Ganesh Chaturthi

Holidays in Tamil Nadu During September 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Tuesday	02 September	Ramdev Jayanti
Thursday	04 September	Eid e Milad
Sunday	07 September	Mahalaya Amavasye
Monday	22 September	Ghatasthapana

Holidays in Tamil Nadu During October 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Wednesday	01 October	Maha Navami
Thursday	02 October	Gandhi Jayanti
Monday	20 October	Diwali
Tuesday	21 October	Diwali Holiday
Wednesday	22 October	Diwali Holiday

Holidays in Tamil Nadu During November 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Monday	24 November	Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji's Martyrdom Day

Holidays in Tamil Nadu During December 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	25 December	Christmas

Note: The above list of Tamil Nadu holidays is applicable across the state. Also, it’s for cities listed below:

Chennai
Coimbatore
Madurai
Tiruchirappalli
Salem
Vellore
Tiruppur
Thanjavur
Erode
Thoothukudi
Rameswaram
Ooty
Kodaikanal
Hosur

Also, read: India Public Holidays List 2025

Festivals and Important Days in Tamil Nadu:

Along with national holidays, Tamil Nadu celebrates religious festivals which are unique to its land and traditions. Here are some of the famous festivals of Tamil Nadu:

Chennai: Without a doubt, the capital city of Tamil Nadu offers an insight into South India. You can visit the popular Marina beach to savour the street food of Chennai amidst the sea breeze or offers pooja at the Kapaleeshwara temple or you could take a walk through the vibrant market and bazaars.
Mahabalipuram: A must visit when you are in Tamil Nadu. The intricately built temples and monuments dating back to the 7th and 8th centuries is a sight to behold. Situated close to Chennai, the city offers beaches, resorts and visit to the magnificent monuments will keep every visitors enthralled.
Mudumalai: The first Biosphere Reserve in India, Mudumalai was declared as a tiger reserve in 2007. You can visit the place for wildlife safaris. The Mudumalai Tiger Reserve offers several ecotourism activities for visitors.
Thanjavur: The city was the capital of the Chola empire during the 10th century. Thanjavur is also known as the granary and rice bowl of the state. The Brahadeeshwara Temple reveals the brilliant architecture of the Cholan dynasty and has been declared as a world heritage site.
Pondicherry: The Union Territory of India, Pondicherry was a French colonial city and continues to enthral visitors from across the world. From serene beaches to the meditation centre of Matrimandir located in Auroville, Pondicherry is a great tourist destination.