2025 Festival Calendar: Your Guide to Indian Holidays
The year 2025 is brimming with excitement as we anticipate the arrival of numerous cultural and religious festivals. From the vibrant celebrations of Diwali, the festival of lights, to the joyous festivities of Holi and the spiritual observances of Navratri, the coming year offers a rich tapestry of traditions. This calendar will help you mark these important dates in advance.
Diwali, Karwa Chauth, and Durga Ashtami
Diwali, a symbol of hope, prosperity, and the victory of good over evil, falls on Monday, October 20th, 2025. Karwa Chauth, a significant festival for married women, will be celebrated on October 10th, 2025. Durga Ashtami, marking the eighth day of Navratri, is scheduled for September 30th, 2025.
January 2025: A Festive Start
The new year kicks off with a series of important observances in January. These include the English New Year (January 1st), Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti (January 6th), Swami Vivekananda Jayanti (January 12th), Lohri (January 13th), Makar Sankranti and Pongal (January 14th), and Republic Day (January 26th). Other important days are Vivekananda Jayanti (January 21st), Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti (January 23rd), and Gandhi Punyatithi (January 30th).
February to April: Spring Celebrations
February brings Vasant Panchami, celebrating the arrival of spring (February 2nd), followed by Maha Shivratri (February 26th). March ushers in Holi, a vibrant festival of colours (March 14th), along with other notable days like Ram Navami (April 6th), and the significant Ambedkar Jayanti (April 14th).
May to August: Diverse Celebrations Continue
May brings Mother’s Day (May 11th) and Buddha Purnima (May 12th). June includes Father’s Day (June 15th) and International Yoga Day (June 21st). August features Raksha Bandhan (August 9th), celebrating the bond between siblings, followed by Independence Day (August 15th) and Ganesh Chaturthi (August 27th). These are just a few of the many festivals celebrated throughout the year.
September to December: Autumnal and Winter Festivals
September includes Durga Ashtami on September 30th. The month of October brings together several significant festivals, with Dussehra falling on October 2nd, and Diwali taking place on October 20th. November sees Guru Nanak Jayanti (November 5th), and Children’s Day (November 14th). December concludes the year with Christmas on December 25th and Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti on December 27th.
Planning Your Year Around Festivals
This comprehensive calendar of Indian festivals in 2025 provides a valuable resource for individuals seeking to plan their year. Whether you’re interested in participating in festivities or simply aware of the rich cultural heritage, this list provides a convenient reference point for all the important dates in the year. Remember to verify these dates with local sources closer to the time to ensure complete accuracy. Using this calendar, you can plan your year effectively to participate in and celebrate these special occasions appropriately.
