2025 Indian Festivals & Holidays Calendar

Welcome to the 2025 Indian Festivals & Holidays Calendar — a comprehensive guide covering major observances including Government Holidays, Sikh Festivals, Christian Holidays, Islamic Holidays, Hindu Festivals & Others. Whether you’re planning pujas, organising family travel, or looking for spiritual observances, this calendar is your go-to resource. At panditjionway.com we also provide expert pandit-booking services for puja, havan, jaap, katha, grih-pravesh, vastu shanti across Mumbai and beyond.

Government Holidays

January 2025

• English New Year – January 1, Wednesday. Marks first day of Gregorian calendar.
• Republic Day – January 26, Sunday. Fixed holiday across India.

April 2025

• Bank’s Holiday – April 1, Tuesday.
• Solar New Year – April 14, Monday. Also ties in with Baisakhi in North India, and Tamil & Malayalam new year observances.
• Independence Day – August 15, Friday.
• Gandhi Jayanti – October 2, Thursday.

November 2025

• Children’s Day / Nehru Jayanti – November 14, Friday.

December 2025

• World AIDS Day – December 1, Monday. (International observance)
• Merry Christmas – December 25, Thursday.

The month names, dates, and holiday names appear exactly as user might search (e.g., “Republic Day 2025 India”, “Independence Day India 2025”). (Backlinko)

Sikh Festivals

• Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti – January 6, Monday (Pausha, Shukla Saptami).
• Guru Nanak Jayanti (Gurpurab) – November 5, Wednesday (Kartika, Shukla Purnima).

These dates are observed with great devotion by the Sikh community across India and abroad. Many gurdwaras hold special kirtan, langar and processions.

Christian Holidays

• Good Friday – April 18, Friday.
• Easter – April 20, Sunday.
• Merry Christmas – December 25, Thursday.

For Christian festivals, you may include context for different denominations in India (Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox) and how these holidays are observed locally (Mass, carols, community meals).

Islamic Holidays

• Hazarat Ali’s Birthday – January 13, Monday (based on Islamic calendar).
• Eid al-Fitr – March 31, Monday (end of Ramadan).
• Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) – June 7, Saturday.
• Islamic New Year (Al-Hijra) – June 27, Friday.
• Milad un-Nabi (Eid-e-Milad) – September 5, Friday.
• Day of Ashura / Muharram – July 6, Sunday.

When including these, mention the lunar-calendar basis and how dates may vary by sighting in India.

Hindu Festivals & Others

(This is the largest section; includes major and lesser-known festivals month-wise.)

January 2025

• Lohri – January 13, Monday (day before Makara Sankranti).
• Makara Sankranti / Pongal – January 14, Tuesday.
• Swami Vivekananda Jayanti – January 12, Sunday.
• Tailang Swami Jayanti – January 10, Friday.
• Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti – January 23, Thursday.
• Gandhi Punyatithi – January 30, Thursday.

February 2025

• Vasant Panchami – February 2, Sunday (Magha, Shukla Panchami).
• Guru Ravidas Jayanti – February 12, Wednesday (Magha, Shukla Purnima).
• Maha Shivaratri – February 26, Wednesday (Phalguna, Krishna Chaturdashi).

March 2025

• Ramakrishna Jayanti – March 1, Saturday.
• Chhoti Holi / Holika Dahan – March 13, Thursday (Phalguna, Shukla Purnima).
• Holi – March 14, Friday (Chaitra, Krishna Pratipada).
• Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Jhulelal Jayanti – March 30, Sunday (Chaitra, Shukla Pratipada/Dwitiya).
• Jamat Ul-Vida – March 28, Friday (Islamic calendar).
• Eid al-Fitr – March 31, Monday (Islamic calendar).

April 2025

• Rama Navami – April 6, Sunday (Chaitra, Shukla Navami).
• Mahavir Swami Jayanti – April 10, Thursday (Chaitra, Shukla Trayodashi).
• Ambedkar Jayanti – April 14, Monday.
• Baisakhi – April 14, Monday (observed on Mesha Sankranti).
• Vallabhacharya Jayanti – April 24, Thursday (Vaishakha, Krishna Ekadashi).

May 2025

• Shankaracharya Jayanti – May 2, Friday (Vaishakha, Shukla Panchami).
• Surdas Jayanti – May 2, Friday.
• Buddha Purnima – May 12, Monday (Vaishakha, Shukla Purnima).
• Maharana Pratap Jayanti – May 29, Thursday (Jyeshtha, Shukla Tritiya).

June 2025

• Kabirdas Jayanti – June 11, Wednesday (Jyeshtha, Shukla Purnima).
• International Yoga Day – June 21, Saturday.
• Jagannath Rathyatra – June 27, Friday (Ashadha, Shukla Dwitiya).

July 2025

• Guru Purnima – July 10, Thursday (Ashadha, Shukla Purnima).
• Tulsidas Jayanti – July 31, Thursday (Shravana, Shukla Saptami).

August 2025

• Raksha Bandhan – August 9, Saturday (Shravana, Shukla Purnima).
• Janmashtami (Smarta) – August 15, Friday (Bhadrapada, Krishna Ashtami).
• Janmashtami (ISKCON) – August 16, Saturday.
• Ganesh Chaturthi – August 27, Wednesday (Bhadrapada, Shukla Chaturthi).

September 2025

• Onam – September 5, Friday (Sun in Simha & Shravana Nakshatra).
• Teachers’ Day – September 5, Friday.
• Hindi Divas – September 14, Sunday.
• Engineer’s Day / Visvesvaraya Jayanti – September 15, Monday.
• Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti – September 22, Monday (Ashwina, Shukla Pratipada).
• Durga Ashtami – September 30, Tuesday (Ashwina, Shukla Ashtami).

October 2025

• Maha Navami – October 1, Wednesday (Ashwina, Shukla Navami).
• Dussehra – October 2, Thursday (Ashwina, Shukla Dashami).
• Valmiki Jayanti – October 7, Tuesday (Ashwina, Shukla Purnima).
• Karwa Chauth – October 10, Friday (Kartika, Krishna Chaturthi).
• Lakshmi Puja / Diwali / Narak Chaturdashi – October 20, Monday (Kartika, Krishna Amavasya/Chaturdashi).
• Govardhan Puja – October 22, Wednesday (Kartika, Shukla Pratipada).
• Bhaiya Dooj – October 23, Thursday (Kartika, Shukla Dwitiya).
• Chhath Puja – October 27, Monday (Kartika, Shukla Shashthi).

November 2025

• Guru Nanak Jayanti – November 5, Wednesday (Kartika, Shukla Purnima).
• Children’s Day / Nehru Jayanti – November 14, Friday.

December 2025

• Shortest Day of Year – December 21, Sunday.
• Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti – December 27, Saturday (Pausha, Shukla Saptami).
• Tailang Swami Jayanti – December 30, Tuesday (Pausha, Shukla Ekadashi).

Why This Calendar Matters

This consolidated calendar serves multiple important purposes:

• Planning & Scheduling: For individuals, families, schools, offices—knowing the dates helps plan holidays, pujas, travel, work breaks.
• Spiritual Observance: For devotees and spiritual seekers, knowing festival dates properly (tithi, nakshatra) is essential for correct observance.

How to Use This Calendar

1. Bookmark the page on your device so you can easily check upcoming dates.
2. Schedule your pandit-booking early for major festivals (eg: Diwali, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi) – demand is high and availability may reduce.
3. Plan your holidays / leave – offices, schools often announce holidays based on these dates; use as planning tool.
4. Spiritual observance – use the tithi/nakshatra info provided for traditional practice (especially for Hindu rituals).

FAQ – 2025 Indian Festivals and Holidays Calendar

1. What are the main Indian festivals and government holidays in 2025?

In 2025, India will celebrate major holidays such as Republic Day (January 26), Holi (March 14), Rama Navami (April 6), Independence Day (August 15), Ganesh Chaturthi (August 27), Dussehra (October 2), and Diwali (October 20). You can check the complete month-wise festival and holiday list for 2025 on panditjionway.com, where each date includes Tithi, Nakshatra, and religious significance.

2. How is the 2025 Hindu Festival Calendar prepared?

The 2025 Hindu festival calendar is prepared according to the Vikram Samvat 2081-2082, based on the lunar month (Tithi) and Nakshatra as per the Hindu Panchang. All auspicious festival dates, including Makar Sankranti, Maha Shivaratri, Ram Navami, Krishna Janmashtami, and Diwali, are calculated from authentic Panchang sources and verified for pan-India observance.

3. When is Diwali in 2025 and what is its Tithi?

Diwali 2025 will be celebrated on Monday, October 20, corresponding to Kartika Amavasya Tithi. Lakshmi Puja, Narak Chaturdashi, and Govardhan Puja will follow over the next two days. Book a Pandit for Diwali Puja directly at panditjionway.com for authentic rituals and auspicious timing.

4. When is Holi in 2025 in India?

In 2025, Holi will be celebrated on Friday, March 14, and Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) will take place on Thursday, March 13.
These dates correspond to Phalguna Shukla Purnima in the Hindu calendar. You can explore Holi puja vidhi, mantras, and ritual details on our dedicated post at panditjionway.com.

5. What are the major Islamic holidays in 2025?

Important Islamic holidays in 2025 include Eid al-Fitr (March 31), Eid al-Adha / Bakrid (June 7), Muharram / Day of Ashura (July 6), Al-Hijra / Islamic New Year (June 27), and Milad un-Nabi (September 5). Since these are based on the lunar Hijri calendar, dates may vary by one day depending on the moon sighting.

6. When is Janmashtami 2025 and why is it celebrated on two dates?

Janmashtami 2025 (Smarta) falls on Friday, August 15, while ISKCON Janmashtami will be celebrated on Saturday, August 16.
The two dates arise due to different calculation methods for Krishna’s birth Tithi (Ashtami) and Rohini Nakshatra. Book a Pandit for Janmashtami Puja through panditjionway.com for authentic rituals and mantras.

7. How can I download or print the 2025 Indian festivals and holidays calendar?

You can easily download or print the full 2025 Indian Festivals & Government Holidays Calendar (PDF) from panditjionway.com. The calendar includes both national holidays and regional Hindu, Sikh, Christian, and Islamic festivals, making it ideal for homes, schools, and workplaces.

8. Why do Hindu festival dates change every year?

Hindu festivals are determined by the lunar calendar (Tithi system), unlike the fixed Gregorian calendar. Because of the lunar-solar difference, festivals like Navratri, Holi, and Diwali shift dates annually. Our calendar provides accurate dates using the Panditji on way Panchang method and aligns with major temple observances across India.

9. Which month has the most festivals in 2025?

October 2025 is the most festive month with major celebrations like Navratri, Dussehra, Karwa Chauth, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Chhath Puja. It is followed by March 2025, which includes Holi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, and Eid al-Fitr.

10. How can I find auspicious muhurat dates for Grih Pravesh or marriage in 2025?

For Grih Pravesh, Vivah Samskar, Annaprashan, or Vastu Shanti, you can get personalized muhurat reports based on your horoscope from Pandit Ji On Way. Visit the Book a Pandit section to schedule pujas with authentic Vedic Brahmins and astrologers across India.

11. Are these 2025 holiday dates valid for all Indian states?

Yes, the national government holidays are common across India. However, regional festivals (like Pongal, Bihu, Vishu, or Onam) vary by state traditions and local Panchang timings. Always verify with your state government holiday list before planning travel or office closures.

12. Will this calendar be updated if lunar or government dates change?

Yes. The 2025 Indian Festivals and Holidays Calendar on panditjionway.com will be updated immediately if lunar calculations or government gazette notifications change. Bookmark this page for the latest verified festival updates and corrected tithi timings.

13. Where can I get puja items or festival kits online in 2025?

You can order Puja Samagri, Festival Kits, and Gemstone Remedies directly from Pandit Ji On Way. We also provide ritual tutorials, mantras, and spiritual guidance for all major 2025 festivals.

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