A little holiday getaway is all you need to eliminate physical stress, enhance family relationships, improve mental health, and experience reduced workday burnout. These little breaks add value to our quality of life and improve overall productivity, as holidays are like a creativity boost that refreshes our body and mind.

Every state has their own list of designated holidays, some of which are common nationwide, while others may be specific to a particular state. Keep scrolling to learn more about the government and bank holidays in Tamil Nadu in 2024.

Tamil Nadu observes several state-specific vital dates and festivals. These days include Pongal, Thai Poosam, Thiruvalluvar Day, etc. These holidays and dates celebrate Tamil Nadu's diversity and respect its culture.

1. Pongal (15th Jan 2024): It is the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, celebrated to thank nature for providing plenty of crops to feed the population. This four-day festival marks the end of the winter solstice.
2. Thiruvalluvar Day (16th Jan 2024): This day is observed in Tamil Nadu to mark the importance of the literary and philosophical works of the ancient Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar. Thiruvalluvar is known for its most famous work, ‘Thirukkural,’ which is considered a masterpiece in Tamil literature.
3. Uzhavar Thirunal (17th Jan 2024): This day is marked in Tamil Nadu to celebrate the works of farmers. On this day, several agriculture-related activities and events are organised to thank the farmers and mark the importance of their roles in the economy and society.
4. Thaipusam (25th Jan 2024): This day is celebrated in Tamil Nadu to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Subramaniam, the younger son of Lord Shiva.
5. Thiruvaiyaru Festival (30th Jan 2024): This annual Tamil music festival is observed to pay tribute to Thyagaraja, a widely known music composer and saint from the Thiruvaiyaru town in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.
6. Tamil New Year (14th Apr 2024): Locally known as ‘Puthandu’, Tamil New Year marks the beginning of the Tamil Calendar and is celebrated in the state with lovely Kolams and mango pickles.
7. Vijaya Dashmi (13th Oct 2024): This day in Tamil Nadu celebrates the victory of good over evil with great joy and zeal.
8. Deepavali (31st Oct 2024): This festival is celebrated as the festival of lights in Tamil Nadu and is adorned with beautiful Kolams and delicious sweets.
9. Karthigai Deepam (13th Dec 2024): It is the oldest Tamil light festival and is considered an extension of Deepavali. It welcomes the new season and celebrates the birth of Lord Murugan, the Tamil War God.

If you live in Tamil Nadu, you will have plenty of government and bank holidays in 2024. These will allow you to plan trips and outings with your loved ones and spend time with them. To avoid missing these dates, mark them on your calendars and plan your year accordingly.

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