The Indian Calendar for 2025 is rich with cultural events, Hindu festivals, Vedic tithis, and auspicious timings for various occasions.
From important fasting days like Ekadashi to large celebrations such as Diwali and Holi, this comprehensive guide presents a detailed month-wise Panchang and festival list for 2025.
Explore each month for accurate dates, timings, and special observances to help plan your religious and cultural activities effectively.
Indian Calendar for 2025
January 2025: Festivals and Auspicious Days
January marks the beginning of the year and is filled with key festivals and important observances:
- January 1, Wednesday: New Year’s Day
- January 11, Saturday: Paush Purnima (Full Moon Day)
- January 14, Tuesday: Makar Sankranti (Kite Festival)
- January 15, Wednesday: Pongal
- January 21, Tuesday: Ekadashi (Putrada Ekadashi)
- January 23, Thursday: Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
- January 25, Saturday: Republic Day Eve
- January 26, Sunday: Republic Day
February 2025: Festivals and Observances
Key festivals and religious observances for February 2025 include:
- February 1, Saturday: Kalashtami
- February 3, Monday: Basant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)
- February 9, Sunday: Magha Purnima
- February 14, Friday: Valentine’s Day
- February 20, Thursday: Vijaya Ekadashi
March 2025: Holi and More
March brings vibrant festivities, with Holi being the highlight of the month:
- March 5, Wednesday: Maha Shivaratri
- March 14, Friday: Amalaki Ekadashi
- March 17, Monday: Holika Dahan
- March 18, Tuesday: Holi (Festival of Colors)
- March 25, Tuesday: Chaitra Navratri Begins
April 2025: Festivities and New Beginnings
Significant events in April include:
- April 1, Tuesday: Bank Year Closure
- April 8, Tuesday: Ram Navami
- April 14, Monday: Tamil New Year / Baisakhi
- April 18, Friday: Hanuman Jayanti
May 2025: Auspicious Observances
May highlights include:
- May 8, Thursday: Akshaya Tritiya
- May 14, Wednesday: Narasimha Jayanti
- May 25, Sunday: Buddha Purnima
June 2025: Important Festivals and Auspicious Days
June marks the transition into summer, bringing spiritual significance and auspicious observances:
- June 6, Friday: Ganga Dussehra
- June 8, Sunday: Nirjala Ekadashi
- June 13, Friday: Vat Savitri Vrat
- June 22, Sunday: Gayatri Jayanti
- June 24, Tuesday: Yogini Ekadashi
- June 27, Friday: Ashadha Amavasya
July 2025: Spiritual Observances and Shravan Month
July is spiritually significant as it marks the beginning of the holy month of Shravan:
- July 1, Tuesday: Ashadha Gupta Navratri Begins
- July 7, Monday: Devshayani Ekadashi
- July 12, Saturday: Guru Purnima
- July 20, Sunday: Shravan Somwar Vrat (First Monday of Shravan)
- July 21, Monday: Kamika Ekadashi
- July 28, Monday: Shravan Somwar Vrat (Second Monday of Shravan)
August 2025: Festivals and Fasts
August brings major festivals like Raksha Bandhan and Krishna Janmashtami:
- August 4, Monday: Shravan Somwar Vrat (Third Monday)
- August 6, Wednesday: Kamika Ekadashi
- August 10, Sunday: Raksha Bandhan
- August 12, Tuesday: Krishna Janmashtami
- August 19, Tuesday: Kajari Teej
- August 24, Sunday: Varalakshmi Vratam
September 2025: Start of Pitru Paksha
September includes important rituals like Pitru Paksha and festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi:
- September 1, Monday: Hartalika Teej
- September 2, Tuesday: Ganesh Chaturthi
- September 10, Wednesday: Onam
- September 14, Sunday: Anant Chaturdashi
- September 17, Wednesday: Pitru Paksha Begins
October 2025: Navratri and Dussehra
October is vibrant with Navratri celebrations and the victory of good over evil:
- October 1, Wednesday: Mahalaya Amavasya (End of Pitru Paksha)
- October 2, Thursday: Sharad Navratri Begins
- October 6, Monday: Durga Ashtami
- October 7, Tuesday: Maha Navami
- October 8, Wednesday: Vijayadashami (Dussehra)
November 2025: Diwali and Kartik Month
November hosts the grand festival of lights, Diwali, and other auspicious days:
- November 1, Saturday: Govardhan Puja
- November 2, Sunday: Bhai Dooj
- November 4, Tuesday: Chhath Puja
- November 10, Monday: Dev Uthani Ekadashi
- November 24, Monday: Kartik Purnima
December 2025: End of the Year Observances
December marks the end of the year with significant observances and spiritual days:
- December 8, Monday: Mokshada Ekadashi
- December 11, Thursday: Gita Jayanti
- December 21, Sunday: Winter Solstice
- December 25, Thursday: Christmas Day
- December 28, Sunday: Margashirsha Purnima
Conclusion
The Indian Calendar for 2025 offers a wide range of festivals, auspicious days, and religious observances, deeply rooted in Indian traditions. From major celebrations like Diwali and Holi to monthly Ekadashis and Amavasyas, this guide provides all the details you need to plan your year effectively. Bookmark this month-wise calendar and ensure you never miss an important day in 2025!
