New Year’s Day, or January 1, is the first day of the modern Gregorian calendar. It is a celebrated day across the world and varies with different cultures and traditions. In India too, the day is celebrated with various activities and gaiety, but it is an optional holiday. Government offices and businesses usually have a working day, while some people may choose to take this day off.
New Year’s Day has been around since 45 BC, when the Roman emperor Julius Caesar decided that the month of January was to be dedicated to the god “Janus”, who presided over new beginnings. Therefore, the first day of January was chosen to mark the New Year. Later, in the 16th century, the Pope Gregory XIII declared recognition of the Gregorian calendar, declaring January 1 to be the official first day of the year.
The New Year on January 1 may be considered a practice developed during the British period in India. However, according to some, it started more popularly in the years of the 1940s when the Western influences were at a higher magnitude. Various communities of India used different calendars, which caused them to start their new years on different dates. Nevertheless, since it has become one universal tradition, the Gregorian calendar’s January 1 is the day New Year is celebrated.
New Year’s Day is an optional holiday in India. This implies that the employees can choose to take it off, but most government offices and businesses remain open. Public transport is also available, though reduced in some places. Most people arrive late at work on January 1 because of late-night festivities. Security is increased in big cities as there have been incidents of fights and harassment at night in many places.
New Year’s Day in India is celebrated by wearing colorful clothes, singing songs, dancing, playing games and attending parties. People rejoice with full enthusiasm in night clubs, cinemas, resorts, restaurants and amusement parks. On this day people greet each other by saying ‘Happy New Year’ and exchange messages, greeting cards and gifts. TV channels are full of New Year programs, which provide entertainment to people sitting at home.
During New Year, the number of foreign tourists in India increases a lot, especially at popular tourist destinations like Goa. These places become the center of attraction especially for those tourists who come to India to experience the joy of New Year.
Celebrate 2025 with Tamil New Year wishes, quotes, messages, Shayari, images, greetings, and Instagram captions!
(@vk_edit_94)Best Happy New Year Wishes in Tamil, Quotes, Images, Messages and Greetings
“May 2025 bring you endless joy, boundless love, and zero buffering while streaming your favorite shows!
“Cheers to a New Year filled with new opportunities, good health, and endless reasons to celebrate!”
“Wishing you 365 days of happiness, 12 months of success, and a year overflowing with love and laughter!”
“Happy New Year 2025! May your dreams turn into reality and your efforts into great achievements.”
“Here’s to a New Year that’s as bright and promising as your smile. Keep shining!”
“New year, new chapter, new beginnings. Let’s write a masterpiece in 2025!”
“Let go of what was, embrace what is, and have faith in what will be. Happy New Year!”
“2025 is your canvas—paint it with vibrant colors and make every day a masterpiece!”
“Wishing you courage to chase your dreams and strength to overcome every challenge in 2025!”
“Start fresh, dream big, and achieve greatness this year. Your time is now!”
Best Shayari, Cliparts and Instagram Captions
“Happy New Year! May your troubles be as short-lived as your resolutions!”
“Here’s to a New Year where the WiFi never goes down, and snacks are always in stock!”
“Wishing you a year filled with fewer deadlines and more bottomless brunches!”
“New Year, same fabulous you—just with more sparkle and fewer naps (maybe).”
“May 2025 be the year you finally put your gym membership to use…or not. No pressure!”
“To my amazing friend, may your year be as fantastic as our shared adventures (and just as funny)!”
“Family, laughter, and love—may your 2025 be overflowing with all the things that truly matter!”
“Wishing you all the hugs, love, and happy surprises your heart can handle this year!”
“Thank you for being part of my life. Here’s to making more unforgettable memories together in 2025!”
“Let’s toast to new beginnings and countless moments of happiness. Happy New Year, my dear!”
