Tamil Nadu, with its rich cultural heritage, celebrates a plethora of festivals that reflect devotion, tradition, and joy. Tamil festivals are rooted in the Tamil calendar, which combines solar and lunar cycles to determine auspicious days. These festivals are not just religious occasions but also a celebration of Tamil culture, nature, and community.
In this blog, we present a detailed guide to the 2025 Tamil Festivals Calendar, highlighting their significance, rituals, and dates to help you plan for these spiritual and cultural milestones.
Understanding the Tamil Calendar
The Tamil calendar, known as Tamil Panchangam, is used extensively to determine festivals, auspicious times, and agricultural cycles. It consists of 12 months:
- Chithirai (April-May)
- Vaikasi (May-June)
- Aani (June-July)
- Aadi (July-August)
- Avani (August-September)
- Purattasi (September-October)
- Aippasi (October-November)
- Karthigai (November-December)
- Margazhi (December-January)
- Thai (January-February)
- Maasi (February-March)
- Panguni (March-April)
Each month begins and ends with a specific celestial alignment, and festivals are planned accordingly.
2025 Tamil Festivals Calendar
Below is a month-by-month breakdown of the major Tamil festivals in 2025.
January 2025 Festivals
| Tithi | Festival Name | Festival Date |
| based on Solar calendar | Vaikuntha Ekadashi | January 10, 2025, Friday |
| based on Tamil calendar | Arudra Darshan | January 13, 2025, Monday |
| based on Solar calendar | Bhogi Pandigai | January 13, 2025, Monday |
| on Makara Sankranti day | Pongal | January 14, 2025, Tuesday |
| based on Solar calendar | Mattu Pongal | January 15, 2025, Wednesday |
| based on Tamil calendar | Thai Amavasai | January 29, 2025, Wednesday |
February 2025 Festivals
| Tithi | Festival Name | Festival Date |
| Magha, Shukla Sapthami | Ratha Sapthami | February 4, 2025, Tuesday |
| based on Tamil calendar | Thai Pusam | February 11, 2025, Tuesday |
| Magha, Krishna Sathuradasi | Shivaratri | February 26, 2025, Wednesday |
March 2025 Festivals
| Tithi | Festival Name | Festival Date |
| based on Tamil calendar | Masi Magam | March 12, 2025, Wednesday |
| based on Tamil calendar | Karadaiyan Nombu | March 14, 2025, Friday |
| Chaitra, Shukla Pirathamai | Ugadi - Telugu New Year | March 30, 2025, Sunday |
April 2025 Festivals
| Tithi | Festival Name | Festival Date |
| Chaitra, Shukla Navami | Rama Navami | April 6, 2025, Sunday |
| Uthiram Nakshatram in Panguni month | Panguni Uthiram | April 11, 2025, Friday |
| based on Solar calendar | Puthandu | April 14, 2025, Monday |
| based on Solar calendar | Vishu | April 14, 2025, Monday |
| Vaishakha, Shukla Thiruthiyai | Akshaya Thiruthiyai | April 30, 2025, Wednesday |
May 2025 Festivals
| Tithi | Festival Name | Festival Date |
| Vaishakha, Shukla Panjami | Sankara Jayanthi | May 2, 2025, Friday |
| based on Solar calendar | Ramanuja Jayanthi | May 2, 2025, Friday |
| based on Solar calendar | Agni Nakshatram Begins | May 4, 2025, Sunday |
| based on Solar calendar | Chitra Pournami | May 12, 2025, Monday |
| based on Solar calendar | Agni Nakshatram Ends | May 28, 2025, Wednesday |
June 2025 Festivals
| Tithi | Festival Name | Festival Date |
| Vrishabha Masam, Vishakha Nakshatra | Vaikasi Visakam | June 9, 2025, Monday |
July 2025 Festivals
| Tithi | Festival Name | Festival Date |
| based on Tamil calendar | Aadi Amavasai | July 24, 2025, Thursday |
| based on Tamil calendar | Andal Jayanthi | July 28, 2025, Monday |
| Shravana, Shukla Panjami | Garuda Panjami | July 29, 2025, Tuesday |
August 2025 Festivals
| Tithi | Festival Name | Festival Date |
| 18th day of Tamil Aadi Masam | Aadi Perukku | August 2, 2025, Saturday |
| Friday before Shravana Pournami | Varalakshmi Vratam | August 8, 2025, Friday |
| Avani Avittam *Rigveda | August 9, 2025, Saturday | |
| Avani Avittam *Yajurveda | August 9, 2025, Saturday | |
| Gayathri Japam | August 10, 2025, Sunday | |
| Shravana, Krishna Sathurthi | Maha Sangada Hara Chathurti | August 12, 2025, Tuesday |
| Shravana, Krishna Astami | Gokulastami | August 15, 2025, Friday |
| Shravana, Krishna Astami | Gokulastami | August 16, 2025, Saturday |
| Avani Avittam *Samaveda | August 26, 2025, Tuesday | |
| Bhadrapada, Shukla Sathurthi | Vinayagar Chathurthi | August 27, 2025, Wednesday |
September 2025 Festivals
| Tithi | Festival Name | Festival Date |
| based on Astronomy calculations | Agastya Arghya | September 4, 2025, Thursday |
| Sun in Simha & Shravana Nakshatra | Onam | September 5, 2025, Friday |
| Bhadrapada, Bharani Nakshatra | Maha Bharani | September 11, 2025, Thursday |
| based on Solar calendar | Astami Rohini | September 14, 2025, Sunday |
| Bhadrapada, Magha Nakshatra | Magha Shraddha | September 19, 2025, Friday |
| Bhadrapada, Krishna Amavasai | Mahalaya Amavasai | September 21, 2025, Sunday |
| Ashwina, Shukla Pirathamai | Navarathiri | September 22, 2025, Monday |
October 2025 Festivals
| Tithi | Festival Name | Festival Date |
| Ashwina, Shukla Navami | Ayutha Poojai | October 1, 2025, Wednesday |
| Ashwina, Shukla Navami | Saraswati Poojai | October 1, 2025, Wednesday |
| Ashwina, Shukla Thasami | Vijaya Dashami | October 2, 2025, Thursday |
| Ashwina, Shukla Thasami | Vidyarambham | October 2, 2025, Thursday |
| Ashwina, Krishna Amavasai | Lakshmi Puja | October 20, 2025, Monday |
| Ashwina, Krishna Amavasai | Kedara Gowri Vratham | October 20, 2025, Monday |
| Ashwina, Krishna Sathuradasi | Deepavali | October 20, 2025, Monday |
| Kartika, Shukla Shasti | Soora Samharam | October 27, 2025, Monday |
November 2025 Festivals
| Tithi | Festival Name | Festival Date |
| Margashirsha, Shukla Shasti | Subrahmanya Sashti | November 26, 2025, Wednesday |
December 2025 Festivals
| Tithi | Festival Name | Festival Date |
| based on Solar calendar | Karthigai Deepam | December 4, 2025, Thursday |
| Margashirsha, Krishna Amavasai | Hanumath Jayanthi | December 19, 2025, Friday |
| based on Solar calendar | Vaikuntha Ekadashi | December 31, 2025, Wednesday |
Significance of Tamil Festivals
Tamil festivals are steeped in spirituality and cultural pride. Here’s why they are significant:
- Spiritual Connection: Festivals provide an opportunity for devotion and spiritual practices.
- Community Bonding: They strengthen relationships and foster unity.
- Cultural Preservation: Tamil festivals ensure that traditional values and customs are passed to future generations.
- Agricultural Relevance: Many festivals, like Pongal and Aadi Perukku, honor nature and agricultural cycles.
Conclusion
The 2025 Tamil Festivals Calendar offers a glimpse into the rich traditions and spiritual heritage of Tamil Nadu. Each festival is a celebration of devotion, nature, and cultural pride, uniting communities and spreading joy. By marking these dates and understanding their significance, you can immerse yourself in the beauty and vibrancy of Tamil festivals.
Let the light of Tamil traditions illuminate your 2025!