Tamil Nadu Government Holidays 2024 List: Date & Day

New Year is the first day of the new calendar year that is celebrated by people around the world.
No. of Holidays: 1
Date & Day: 1 January 2024 (Monday)

Pongal is a Hindu harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu.
Total Holidays: 3
Dates: 15 January 2024 to 17 January 2024
First Day: Pongal (Monday)
Second Day: Thiruvalluvar Thinam (Tuesday)
Third day: Ulavar Thirunaal (Wednesday)

Thaipusam is a festival celebrated on the full moon of the Tamil month, Thai. On this day, Goddess Parvati offered Vel to his son Murugan to vanquish enemies.
No. of Holidays: 1
Date & Day: 25 January 2024 (Thursday)

This day marks the enactment of India’s constitution and the country’s transition into a republic.
No. of Holidays: 1
Date & Day: 26 January 2024 (Friday)

Good Friday, Holy Friday, or Great Friday is the day to remember Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and his death at Calvary.
No. of Holidays: 1
Date & Day: 29 March 2024 (Friday)

On this day, all banks will close the yearly accounts of all customers in their banks.
No. of Holidays: 1
Date: 25 January 2024 (Monday)

Ugadi or Yugadi is the new year for the state of Andhra Pradesh based on the Hindu calendar.
No. of Holidays: 1
Date & Day: 9 April 2024 (Tuesday)

Ramzan is the Islamic holy month that reflects a month of prayer, fasting, and community.
No. of Holidays: 1
Date & Day: 11 April 2024 (Thursday)

Tamil Puthandu is the first day of the new year for all the Tamil people, according to the Tamil calendar.
No. of Holidays: 1
Date & Day: 14 April 2024 (Sunday)

Mahavir Jayanti is the birthday of the religious god of Jainism, Mahavir.
No. of Holidays: 1
Date & Day: 21 April 2024 (Sunday)

Labour Day is celebrated for the hard work and achievements of the workers.
No. of Holidays: 1
Date & Day: 1 May 2024 (Wednesday)

Bakrid is an Islamic festival that honors the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son on god’s command.
No. of Holidays: 1
Date & Day: 17 June 2024 (Monday)

Muharram marks the first month of the Muslim calendar, which is the new year for the Islamic community.
No. of Holidays: 1
Date & Day: 17 July 2024 (Wednesday)

Independence Day is the day when India gained freedom from British colonialism in 1947.
No. of Holidays: 1
Date & Day: 15 August 2024 (Thursday)

Krishna Jayanti is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of lord Krishna. It is also known as Krishna Janmashtami or Gokulashtami.
No. of Holidays: 1
Date & Day: 26 August 2024 (Monday)

Vinayagar Chaturthi or Ganesh Chaturthi is also a Hindu festival that was attributed to lord Ganesha. During this festival, people keep the clay idol of the lord for prayers.
No. of Holidays: 1
Date & Day: 07 September 2024 (Saturday)

Milad Un Nabi/Mawlid is an significant Muslim festival. It was celebrated for the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammed. This occasion falls on the third month of the Rabi Ul Awwal.
No. of Holidays: 1
Date & Day: 16 September 2024 (Monday)

Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday, and it commemorates the birthday of the great leader Mahatma Gandhi. This day is celebrated to honor Gandhi’s principles and life.
No. of Holidays: 1
Date & Day: 02 October 2024 (Wednesday)

Ayudha Pooja is the festival to workshop lord Saraswati. People workshop their instruments or tools to achieve success in their work.
No. of Holidays: 1
Date & Day: 11 October 2024 (Friday)

Vijayadashmi / Dussehra is celebrated for the victory of good over evil. It is symbolized by the victory of lord Rama in the battle. Also, it is celebrated for the demon vanquishing of lord Durga (reincarnation of Lord Parvati).
No. of Holidays: 1
Date & Day: 12 October 2024 (Saturday)

Diwali is the festival of lights which resembles the return of the lord Rama to Ayodha after saving his wife Sita. People celebrate this festival by distributing sweets and bursting crackers.
No. of Holidays: 1
Date & Day: 31 October 2024 (Thursday)

Christmas is the traditional Christian festival that is celebrated to honor the birth of Jesus Christ. Many people celebrate this occasion with gifts and plum cake.
No. of Holidays: 1
Date & Day: 25 December 2024 (Wednesday)