Discover the vibrant traditions of Pongal in Tamil Nadu by visiting these top destinations, including Madurai, Salem, Thanjavur, Mahabalipuram, and Coimbatore.

Chennai: Chief Minister MK Stalin urged Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to immediately intervene and reschedule the UGC-NET and others examinations, proposed to be held from January

The Tamil Nadu government has allocated a total of Rs 163.81 crore to carry out the initiative under which employees in various posts including pensioners will get the Pongal bonus.

In a press release, an official stated, “Pongal festival falls on January 14 and will be followed by holidays on January 15, 16, 18, and 19. Many government employees and students travel to their native places to celebrate Pongal.

Well, if the government employees and students apply leave on January 13, it will be a nine-day Pongal holiday break for them. The Tamil Nadu government has declared January 17 as a holiday.

The Tamil Nadu government has declared a 6-day holiday for Pongal 2025, from January 14th to 19th. Responding to public requests, January 17th was also declared a holiday, extending the break 3 days of holidays were announced for Pongal 2025: January 14th (Tuesday,

MK Stalin-led Tamil Nadu govt declares addiotional holiday on January 17 for Pongal — Know what will be closed

Forget Pongal holidays, the Tamil Nadu government employees will get 10 other long holiday weekends to relax and chill in the year. Here, we are providing you full list of long weekends in the year.