In India, several states have declared holidays in 2025 for Makar Sankranti. Some regions have four-day holidays, while other have five. Northern states get an extra long weekend as the second Sunday and Saturday are close in proximity. Tamil Nadu, and Telangana can enjoy a longer holiday lasting up to one week. This is the ideal time to enjoy some quality time with your family.
Telangana School Holidays 2025
Makar Sankranti is a national holiday in Telangana. The Board of Intermediate Education announced a break for intermediate colleges. Holidays will begin on the 11th of January and last until 16th of January. On Friday 17th January, classes will resume.
All junior colleges are included in this holiday. This includes all junior colleges, including government and private colleges. It also covers residential schools and social welfare or tribal welfare institutions, BC welfare institutes, Kasturba-Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas and model schools.
Also Read – Happy Lohri 2025: 100+ Wishes, Greeting and Message with Lohri Images and Whataap Messages
Tamil Nadu School Holidays 2025
Tamil Nadu, the state in South India has declared a 5-day school holiday to celebrate this wonderful festival. The festival of Pongal is very important to the Tamils. Pongal is a celebration of the Tamils’ culture.
From 14th to 17th of January, 2025, all schools and colleges in Tamil Nadu are closed. The holiday will give students the opportunity to spend time with their family and participate in festival celebrations.
Also Read – Mahakumbh 2025: Check Date & Time, Shahi Snam Date, Tent Booking & More
List of Pongal 2025 Holidays
Listed below is the list of holidays for Pongal 2025, The holidayus are approved by government and private schools in Tamil Nadu. Students are advised to be i touch with their respective schools for not missing updates
| Pongal Holidays 2025 | |
| Date & Day | Occasion |
| January 11, Saturday | Weekend |
| January 12, Sunday | Weekend |
| January 13, Monday | Bhogi |
| January 14, Tuesday | Thai Pongal |
| January 15, Wednesday | Mattu Pongal, Thiruvalluvar Day |
| January 16, Thursday | Kaanum Pongal, Uzhavar Thirunal |
| January 17, Friday | Additional Holiday |
| January 18, Saturday | Weekend |
| January 19, Sunday | Weekend |
Pongal Holidays 2025 Government Order
In order to compensate for the extra holiday that was observed on 17 January, all educational and government institutions in Tamil Nadu remain open on 25 January. This extended period of holiday is to make it easier for people to travel back to their homes to celebrate Pongal. The festival has a great cultural importance in Tamil Nadu. – Source
