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Upcoming Festivals in India (2025): A Vibrant Celebration of Culture and Tradition

India, known for its rich cultural diversity and vibrant traditions, celebrates a multitude of festivals throughout the year. In 2025, the calendar is packed with religious, national, and seasonal festivities that reflect the country’s unity in diversity. From the colorful revelry of Holi and the spiritual fervor of Diwali to the patriotic spirit of Republic Day and Independence Day, each festival brings its own unique charm.

The year begins with Lohri and Pongal, marking the harvest season, followed by the joyous Holi in March. The monsoon months bring Raksha Bandhan and Janmashtami, while autumn dazzles with Navratri, Dussehra, and Diwali. The year concludes with the warmth of Christmas and the solemn remembrance of Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti.

Whether it’s the rhythmic beats of Garba, the illuminated nights of Deepavali, or the sacred chants of Eid and Maha Shivaratri, 2025 promises a spectacular showcase of India’s festivals—each telling a story of faith, joy, and togetherness.

List of Festivals and Holidays in 2025

January 2025

DateEventDay
January 1, 2025English New YearWednesday
January 6, 2025Guru Gobind Singh JayantiMonday
January 10, 2025Tailang Swami JayantiFriday
January 12, 2025Swami Vivekananda JayantiSunday
January 13, 2025Hazarat Ali’s BirthdayMonday
January 13, 2025LohriMonday
January 14, 2025Makara SankrantiTuesday
January 14, 2025PongalTuesday
January 21, 2025Vivekananda Jayanti *SamvatTuesday
January 23, 2025Subhas Chandra Bose JayantiThursday
January 26, 2025Republic DaySunday
January 30, 2025Gandhi PunyatithiThursday

February 2025

DateEventDay
February 2, 2025Vasant PanchamiSunday
February 4, 2025World Cancer DayTuesday
February 12, 2025Guru Ravidas JayantiWednesday
February 14, 2025Valentine’s DayFriday
February 19, 2025Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj JayantiWednesday
February 23, 2025Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati JayantiSunday
February 26, 2025Maha ShivaratriWednesday

March 2025

DateEventDay
March 1, 2025Ramakrishna JayantiSaturday
March 8, 2025International Women’s DaySaturday
March 13, 2025Chhoti Holi / Holika DahanThursday
March 13, 2025Chaitanya Mahaprabhu JayantiThursday
March 14, 2025HoliFriday
March 14, 2025Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj JayantiFriday
March 17, 2025Vernal EquinoxMonday
March 20, 2025Parsi New Year / Shaheed DiwasThursday
March 23, 2025Jamat Ul-VidaSunday
March 28, 2025UgadiFriday
March 30, 2025Gudi Padwa / Jhulelal Jayanti / Eid al-FitrSunday
March 31, 2025RamadanMonday

April 2025

DateEventDay
April 1, 2025Bank’s HolidayTuesday
April 6, 2025Rama NavamiSunday
April 10, 2025Mahavir Swami JayantiThursday
April 14, 2025Solar New Year / Ambedkar Jayanti / BaisakhiMonday
April 18, 2025Good FridayFriday
April 20, 2025EasterSunday
April 22, 2025Earth DayTuesday
April 24, 2025Vallabhacharya JayantiThursday

May 2025

DateEventDay
May 1, 2025International Workers’ DayThursday
May 2, 2025Shankaracharya Jayanti / Surdas Jayanti / World Laughter DayFriday
May 4, 2025Rabindranath Tagore JayantiSunday
May 7, 2025Mother’s DayWednesday
May 11, 2025Buddha PurnimaSunday
May 12, 2025Maharana Pratap JayantiMonday
May 31, 2025World No Tobacco DaySaturday

June 2025

DateEventDay
June 5, 2025World Environment DayThursday
June 7, 2025Eid al-Adha / BakridSaturday
June 11, 2025Kabirdas JayantiWednesday
June 15, 2025Father’s DaySunday
June 21, 2025Longest Day of Year / International Yoga DaySaturday
June 27, 2025Jagannath Rathyatra / Al-Hijra / Islamic New YearFriday

July 2025

DateEventDay
July 6, 2025Day of Ashura / MuharramSunday
July 10, 2025Guru PurnimaThursday
July 31, 2025Tulsidas JayantiThursday

August 2025

DateEventDay
August 3, 2025Friendship DaySunday
August 9, 2025Raksha Bandhan / RakhiSaturday
August 15, 2025Janmashtami *Smarta / Independence DayFriday
August 16, 2025Janmashtami *ISKCONSaturday
August 27, 2025Ganesh ChaturthiWednesday

September 2025

DateEventDay
September 5, 2025Onam / Milad un-Nabi / Eid-e-Milad / Teachers’ DayFriday
September 14, 2025Hindi DiwasSunday
September 15, 2025Visvesvaraya Jayanti / Engineer’s DayMonday
September 22, 2025Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti / Autumnal EquinoxMonday
September 30, 2025Durga AshtamiTuesday

October 2025

DateEventDay
October 1, 2025Maha NavamiWednesday
October 2, 2025Dussehra / Madhvacharya Jayanti / Gandhi JayantiThursday
October 7, 2025Valmiki Jayanti / Meerabai JayantiTuesday
October 10, 2025Karwa ChauthFriday
October 20, 2025Lakshmi Puja / Narak Chaturdashi / DiwaliMonday
October 22, 2025Govardhan PujaWednesday
October 23, 2025Bhaiya DoojThursday
October 27, 2025Chhath PujaMonday

November 2025

DateEventDay
November 5, 2025Guru Nanak JayantiWednesday
November 14, 2025Nehru Jayanti / Children’s DayFriday

December 2025

DateEventDay
December 1, 2025World AIDS DayMonday
December 21, 2025Shortest Day of YearSunday
December 25, 2025Merry ChristmasThursday
December 27, 2025Guru Gobind Singh JayantiSaturday
December 30, 2025Tailang Swami JayantiTuesday

Stay tuned to celebrate the magic of India’s festive spirit in 2025! 🎉🪔🙏

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