Bank Holidays in Tamil Nadu during January

All the banks in Tamil Nadu will remain closed on all the days as mentioned above. The banks will not perform the usual functioning on these days. All the banks including CitiBank, Deutsche Bank, Union Bank of India and Dhanlaxmi Bank will remain closed on the bank holidays.

New Year's Day: The 1st day of January is considered a public holiday on account of beginning of the new year. This day officially serves as a bank holiday in Tamil Nadu as almost all government institutions and state-owned corporations have a working off on this day. It would be smart for individuals to opt for a long weekend ahead of the calender new year to visit and make the most of the first public or bank holiday in Tamil Nadu.

Pongal: It is a Hindu festival. It is a harvest festival which is specially dedicated to Lord Sun and the day marks the start of the sun’s six-month-long journey towards the north also referred to as Uttaraayanam. It is one of the most important festivals which is celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm. The word ‘Pongal’ stands for overflowing which signifies abundance, and prosperity. The houses will be cleaned ahead of the festival and painted to give a festive look.

Flowers, bananas and mango leaves will be used to decorate the house. Rangoli will be drawn at the entrance of the house with decorative patterns using rice flour. Cows will be bathed and decorated with garlands, turmeric, and kumkum and they will be fed with a special feast of Venn Pongal, banana, jaggery, honey and other fruits.