Puthandu 2025: Is There A Government & Bank Holiday On April 14 In Tamil New Year?

Tamil New Year 2025: Puthandu, the Tamil New Year, marks the first day of the year according to the Tamil calendar and is celebrated as a major festival by Tamils worldwide.

Based on the solar cycle of the Hindu calendar, it falls on the first day of the month of Chittirai, which usually corresponds to April 14th on the Gregorian calendar. This day is also observed across South and Southeast Asia under different names- such as Vishu in Kerala, Bisu Parba in coastal Karnataka, and Vaisakhi/Baisakhi in northern and central India.

This year, Puthandu falls on a Monday. The festival aligns with the solar transition, signifying when the sun moves directly above the equator. Celebrations include wearing new clothes, seeking blessings from elders, and enjoying vegetarian feasts. While primarily observed in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, Tamil communities in Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, Réunion, and Mauritius also celebrate the occasion.

Is Puthandu a Public Holiday in Tamil Nadu?

Yes, the Tamil Nadu government has declared it a state holiday, coinciding with Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti. On this day, banks, government offices, and most public institutions remain closed.

Check out Quotes to wish your loved ones on the special day:

• May this Puthandu brings you more success and happiness. Happy Tamil New Year 2025.
• May the lights triumph over darkness. Puthuvarsham.
• As the year comes to an end, don't look back at yesterday's disappointments. Look ahead to God's promises yet to unfold. Happy Puthandu 2022.
• Wishing you a bright, blissful, delightful, energetic, healthy, great, prosperous and extremely happy Puthandu.
• May the divine power gives you enough strength to tolerate highs and lows of life with calmness. Puthandu Vazthukal!
• It rings to announce endings and beginnings. And it rings because there are fresh promises and wonder in the skies. Happy Puthandu.
• May the coming year be filled with many blessings and your life be as bright as ever. Happy Puthandu.
• I wish to spread the joy and greetings of the Tamil New Year with the glowing lights. Wishing you a very Happy New Year.
• Let's gather around and celebrate the dawn of the new year to be filled with joyful moments, good health and surprises. Happy New Year.
• Here is another Puthandu. It's time to open a new chapter in your life. May this New Year brings new ideas and hopes to make your life better.

• May Murugan bring peace to your home and heart, now and always.
• Let's welcome Puthandu with new hope at heart and with great enthusiasm, anticipation and eagerness.
• Let this Tamil New Year remove your worries and errors and fill the days with happiness unlimited.
• May this New Year bring many opportunities your way, to explore every joy of life and may your resolutions for the days ahead stay firm, turning all your dreams into reality and all your efforts into great achievements.