Your Guide to Indian Festivals: A Full 2025 Calendar of Dates, Rituals, and Must-Checks

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India is a country known for its deep-rooted traditions and cultural variety, hosting a multitude of festivals throughout the year. These celebrations unite individuals from different backgrounds to partake in joy, share experiences, and engage in religious and cultural practices. In 2025, a range of events will take place, showcasing vibrant Hindu festivals like Diwali and Holi, alongside Islamic celebrations such as Eid and significant Sikh festivals. Each festival carries its own uniqueness, celebrated through specific rituals and customs, promoting a sense of togetherness and devotion among people.

Here’s a detailed list of the key festivals in India for 2025, including their dates, timings, and the traditional practices linked to each celebration.

January

– January 1, 2025: English New Year (Wednesday)
– January 6, 2025: Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti (Monday)
– January 10, 2025: Tailang Swami Jayanti (Friday)
– January 12, 2025: Swami Vivekananda Jayanti (Sunday)
– January 13, 2025: Hazarat Ali’s Birthday and Lohri (both on Monday)
– January 14, 2025: Makara Sankranti and Pongal (both on Tuesday)
– January 21, 2025: Vivekananda Jayanti *Samvat (Tuesday)
– January 23, 2025: Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti (Thursday)
– January 26, 2025: Republic Day (Sunday)
– January 30, 2025: Gandhi Punyatithi (Thursday)

February

– February 2, 2025: Vasant Panchami (Sunday)
– February 4, 2025: World Cancer Day (Tuesday)
– February 12, 2025: Guru Ravidas Jayanti (Wednesday)
– February 14, 2025: Valentine’s Day (Friday)
– February 19, 2025: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (Wednesday)
– February 23, 2025: Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti (Sunday)
– February 26, 2025: Maha Shivaratri (Wednesday)

March

– March 1, 2025: Ramakrishna Jayanti (Saturday)
– March 8, 2025: International Women’s Day (Saturday)
– March 13, 2025: Chhoti Holi, Holika Dahan, and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti (all on Thursday)
– March 14, 2025: Holi and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (both on Friday)
– March 17, 2025: Vernal Equinox (Monday)
– March 20, 2025: Parsi New Year and Shaheed Diwas (both on Thursday)
– March 23, 2025: Jamat Ul-Vida (Sunday)
– March 28, 2025: Ugadi (Friday)
– March 30, 2025: Gudi Padwa, Jhulelal Jayanti, and Eid al-Fitr (all on Sunday)
– March 31, 2025: Ramadan (Monday)

April

– April 1, 2025: Bank’s Holiday (Tuesday)
– April 6, 2025: Rama Navami (Sunday)
– April 10, 2025: Mahavir Swami Jayanti (Thursday)
– April 14, 2025: Solar New Year, Ambedkar Jayanti, and Baisakhi (all on Monday)
– April 18, 2025: Good Friday (Friday)
– April 20, 2025: Easter (Sunday)
– April 22, 2025: Earth Day (Tuesday)
– April 24, 2025: Vallabhacharya Jayanti (Thursday)

May

– May 1, 2025: International Workers’ Day (Thursday)
– May 2, 2025: Shankaracharya Jayanti, Surdas Jayanti, and World Laughter Day (all on Friday)
– May 4, 2025: Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti (Sunday)
– May 7, 2025: Mother’s Day (Wednesday)
– May 11, 2025: Buddha Purnima (Sunday)
– May 12, 2025: Maharana Pratap Jayanti (Monday)
– May 29, 2025: World No Tobacco Day (Thursday)
– May 31, 2025: World No Tobacco Day (Saturday)

June

– June 5, 2025: World Environment Day (Thursday)
– June 7, 2025: Eid al-Adha and Bakrid (both on Saturday)
– June 11, 2025: Kabirdas Jayanti (Wednesday)
– June 15, 2025: Father’s Day (Sunday)
– June 21, 2025: Longest Day of the Year and International Yoga Day (both on Saturday)
– June 27, 2025: Jagannath Rathyatra, Al-Hijra, and Islamic New Year (all on Friday)

July

– July 6, 2025: Day of Ashura and Muharram (both on Sunday)
– July 10, 2025: Guru Purnima (Thursday)
– July 31, 2025: Tulsidas Jayanti (Thursday)

August

– August 3, 2025: Friendship Day (Sunday)
– August 9, 2025: Raksha Bandhan and Rakhi (both on Saturday)
– August 15, 2025: Janmashtami *Smarta and Independence Day (both on Friday)
– August 16, 2025: Janmashtami *ISKCON (Saturday)
– August 27, 2025: Ganesh Chaturthi (Wednesday)

September

– September 5, 2025: Onam, Milad un-Nabi, Eid-e-Milad, and Teachers’ Day (all on Friday)
– September 14, 2025: Hindi Diwas (Sunday)
– September 15, 2025: Visvesvaraya Jayanti and Engineer’s Day (both on Monday)
– September 22, 2025: Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti and Autumnal Equinox (both on Monday)
– September 30, 2025: Durga Ashtami (Tuesday)

October

– October 1, 2025: Maha Navami (Wednesday)
– October 2, 2025: Dussehra, Madhvacharya Jayanti, and Gandhi Jayanti (all on Thursday)
– October 7, 2025: Valmiki Jayanti and Meerabai Jayanti (both on Tuesday)
– October 10, 2025: Karwa Chauth (Friday)
– October 20, 2025: Lakshmi Puja, Narak Chaturdashi, and Diwali (all on Monday)
– October 22, 2025: Govardhan Puja (Wednesday)
– October 23, 2025: Bhaiya Dooj (Thursday)
– October 27, 2025: Chhath Puja (Monday)

November

– November 5, 2025: Guru Nanak Jayanti (Wednesday)
– November 14, 2025: Nehru Jayanti and Children’s Day (both on Friday)

December

– December 1, 2025: World AIDS Day (Monday)
– December 21, 2025: Shortest Day of the Year (Sunday)
– December 25, 2025: Merry Christmas (Thursday)
– December 27, 2025: Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti (Saturday)
– December 30, 2025: Tailang Swami Jayanti (Tuesday)

Festivals in India represent much more than mere dates on a calendar; they embody expressions of faith, happiness, and community. As you anticipate the lively celebrations of 2025, keep in mind that these events unite people, crossing the divides of caste, creed, and religion. Whether it’s the joyful festivities of Diwali, the reflective fasting of Ramadan, or the cultural richness of Onam, each festival presents an opportunity to reflect, reconnect with family and friends, and engage in age-old traditions that have endured through time. Embrace the spirit of the festivals in 2025 and celebrate them with enthusiasm, devotion, and a sense of belonging.