Tamil Holidays Calendar 2025 January: List of Festivals, Auspicious Days, Dates and Holiday Status

January is a vibrant month for the Tamil community, marked by important festivals and holidays that celebrate the culture, tradition and agricultural heritage of the region. In 2025, this month will feature a variety of events that not only bring people together but highlight the importance of gratitude and community spirit.

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The following is a detailed introduction to the main holidays in January 2025:

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date	sky	holidays	vacation status
January 1	Wednesday	New Year	public holiday
January 14	Tuesday	harvest festival	public holiday
January 15	Wednesday	Thiruvalluvar Day	public holiday
January 16	Thursday	Uzhavar Tirunal	public holiday
January 26	Sunday	republic day	National Day

New Year’s Day (January 1)

The month begins on New Year’s Day, a time of new beginnings and resolutions. This day is celebrated on January 1st with family gatherings, special meals and various cultural programmes. It is a public holiday in Tamil Nadu that allows everyone to start the new year with joy and optimism.

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Harvest Festival (January 14-17)

The harvest festival Pongal is an important festival for the Tamil people, celebrated for four days from January 14 to 17. This is gratitude for the bounty that nature has provided. The first day is called Bhogi Pongal and involves discarding old items and starting new ones. The next day is Thai Pongal, the Thai Harvest Festival, when families prepare a special dish of newly harvested rice, milk and jaggery cooked in a clay pot.

On the third day, Surya, the sun god, is worshiped. The fourth day is reserved for cattle: specifically cows and bullocks that are vital to agriculture. The houses are more beautifully decorated with rice noodles and the air is reverberating with folk songs and folk dances, it is indeed a festive season.

Thiruvalluvar Day (January 15)

Thiruvalluvar Day is celebrated on the harvest festival day, which commemorates the legendary Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar. His book Tirukular is a treasure trove of wisdom on ethics, politics, love and life. The day is marked by cultural programs promoting Tamil literature and philosophy.

Uzhavar Thirunal (January 16)

The festival that follows Thiruvalluvar Day is Uzhavar Thirunal, which means “Farmer’s Day”. This festival tells us about the importance of agriculture in Tamil culture. This is a day to commemorate the hard work of farmers throughout the year. Carry out all agriculture-related activities such as exhibitions related to agricultural products.

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Republic Day (January 26)

The month ends with Republic Day on January 26th. Although it is a national holiday for the Indian nation to commemorate the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950, it also has a greater significance in Tamil Nadu. Parades and flag-hoisting ceremonies are held across the state to mark the day and celebrate India’s democratic values.

January 2025 will be an exciting month for Tamil people as they come together to celebrate their rich heritage during these festivals. While the Harvest Festival is celebrated with great pomp and joy, reflections on Thiruvalluvar Day bring back memories of community connections and pride in culture. As families come together to honor traditions and create memories, these celebrations will continue to play a vital role in preserving Tamil culture for future generations.

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