Explore the 2025 Indian Festivals and Holidays Calendar, a comprehensive guide to the vibrant celebrations and significant holidays across India. This blog post highlights the dates, cultural significance, and traditions of major Indian festivals such as Diwali, Holi, Eid, Christmas, and regional events like Pongal and Bihu. Stay updated on national holidays, regional observances, and long weekends to plan your year efficiently. Perfect for families, travelers, and anyone interested in India’s diverse cultural heritage!
January 2025
English New Year
January 1, 2025, Wednesday
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
January 6, 2025, Monday
Tailang Swami Jayanti
January 10, 2025, Friday
Swami Vivekananda Jayanti
January 12, 2025, Sunday
National Youth Day
January 12, 2025, Sunday
Hazarat Ali's Birthday
January 13, 2025, Monday
Lohri
January 13, 2025, Monday
Makara Sankranti
January 14, 2025, Tuesday
Pongal
January 14, 2025, Tuesday
Vivekananda Jayanti *Samvat
January 21, 2025, Tuesday
Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
January 23, 2025, Thursday
Republic Day
January 26, 2025, Sunday
February 2025
Vasant Panchami
February 2, 2025, Sunday
World Cancer Day
February 4, 2025, Tuesday
Guru Ravidas Jayanti
February 12, 2025, Wednesday
Valentine's Day
February 14, 2025, Friday
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
February 19, 2025, Wednesday
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti
February 23, 2025, Sunday
Maha Shivaratri
February 26, 2025, Wednesday
Festival
Date
March 2025
Ramakrishna Jayanti
March 1, 2025, Saturday
International Women's Day
March 8, 2025, Saturday
Chhoti Holi
March 13, 2025, Thursday
Holika Dahan
March 13, 2025, Thursday
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti
March 14, 2025, Friday
Holi
March 14, 2025, Friday
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
March 17, 2025, Monday
Vernal Equinox
March 20, 2025, Thursday
Parsi New Year
March 20, 2025, Thursday
Shaheed Diwas
March 23, 2025, Sunday
Jamat Ul-Vida
March 28, 2025, Friday
Ugadi
March 30, 2025, Sunday
Gudi Padwa
March 30, 2025, Sunday
Jhulelal Jayanti
March 30, 2025, Sunday
Eid al-Fitr
March 31, 2025, Monday
Festival
Date
April 2025
Bank's Holiday
April 1, 2025, Tuesday
Rama Navami
April 6, 2025, Sunday
Mahavir Swami Jayanti
April 14, 2025, Monday
Baisakhi
April 14, 2025, Monday
Good Friday
April 18, 2025, Friday
Easter
April 20, 2025, Sunday
Earth Day
April 22, 2025, Tuesday
Vallabhacharya Jayanti
April 24, 2025, Thursday
May 2025
International Workers' Day
May 1, 2025, Thursday
Shankaracharya Jayanti
May 2, 2025, Friday
Surdas Jayanti
May 2, 2025, Friday
World Laughter Day
May 4, 2025, Sunday
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti
May 7, 2025, Wednesday
Mother's Day
May 11, 2025, Sunday
Buddha Purnima
May 12, 2025, Monday
Maharana Pratap Jayanti
May 29, 2025, Thursday
World No Tobacco Day
May 31, 2025, Saturday
Festival
Date
June 2025
World Environment Day
June 5, 2025, Thursday
Eid al-Adha
June 7, 2025, Saturday
Kabirdas Jayanti
June 11, 2025, Wednesday
Father's Day
June 15, 2025, Sunday
Longest Day of Year
June 21, 2025, Saturday
International Yoga Day
June 21, 2025, Saturday
Jagannath Rathyatra
June 27, 2025, Friday
Islamic New Year
June 27, 2025, Friday
July 2025
Muharram, Day of Ashura
July 6, 2025, Sunday
Guru Purnima
July 10, 2025, Thursday
Tulsidas Jayanti
July 31, 2025, Thursday
Festival
Date
August 2025
Friendship Day
August 3, 2025, Sunday
Raksha Bandhan
August 9, 2025, Saturday
Rakhi
August 9, 2025, Saturday
Janmashtami *Smarta
August 15, 2025, Friday
Independence Day
August 15, 2025, Friday
Janmashtami *ISKCON
August 16, 2025, Saturday
Ganesh Chaturthi
August 27, 2025, Wednesday
Festival
Date
September 2025
Onam
September 5, 2025, Friday
Milad un-Nabi
September 5, 2025, Friday
Teachers' Day
September 5, 2025, Friday
Hindi Diwas
September 14, 2025, Sunday
Visvesvaraya Jayanti
September 15, 2025, Monday
Engineer's Day
September 15, 2025, Monday
Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti
September 22, 2025, Monday
Autumnal Equinox
September 22, 2025, Monday
Durga Ashtami
September 30, 2025, Tuesday
Festival
Date
October 2025
Maha Navami
October 1, 2025, Wednesday
Dussehra
October 2, 2025, Thursday
Madhvacharya Jayanti
October 2, 2025, Thursday
Gandhi Jayanti
October 2, 2025, Thursday
Valmiki Jayanti
October 7, 2025, Tuesday
Meerabai Jayanti
October 7, 2025, Tuesday
Karwa Chauth
October 10, 2025, Friday
Lakshmi Puja
October 20, 2025, Monday
Narak Chaturdashi
October 20, 2025, Monday
Diwali
October 20, 2025, Monday
Govardhan Puja
October 22, 2025, Wednesday
Bhaiya Dooj
October 23, 2025, Thursday
Chhath Puja
October 27, 2025, Monday
Festival
Date
November 2025
Guru Nanak Jayanti
November 5, 2025, Wednesday
Nehru Jayanti
November 14, 2025, Friday
Children's Day
November 14, 2025, Friday
Festival
Date
December 2025
World AIDS Day
December 1, 2025, Monday
Shortest Day of Year
December 21, 2025, Sunday
Merry Christmas
December 25, 2025, Thursday
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
December 27, 2025, Saturday
Tailang Swami Jayanti
December 30, 2025, Tuesday
Festival
Date