Thiruvalluvar Day / Mattu Pongal
Regional public holiday in India
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 January | Thursday | Regional |
| 2027 | 16 January | Saturday | Regional |
Where it applies
Tamil Nadu (Tamil Nādu).
Is it a day off?
Only where it applies (see above). Elsewhere in India it is a normal working day, and it is not counted in the long weekends on this site.
Typical weather in New Delhi around 16 January: high 21°C (70°F), low 6°C (42°F), rain on 4% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around New Delhi. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Saturday 16 January in New Delhi: (MET Norway)
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