The Indian Calendar of 2025 is filled with vibrant festivals, national holidays, and spiritual observances, each reflecting India’s rich cultural and religious heritage. Whether you are celebrating the triumph of good over evil, honoring ancestors, or enjoying time with loved ones, the calendar provides a wonderful way to stay connected with tradition and build meaningful memories.

Use this guide to plan ahead for the festivals and holidays that matter most to you, ensuring you make the most of your year. Happy 2025!

Indian Calendar 2025 with Key Festivals, Holidays, and Observances

Month	Date	Festival/Holiday	Description
January	1 (Wednesday)	New Year’s Day	Celebrating the start of the New Year.
	14 (Tuesday)	Makar Sankranti	Harvest festival celebrated with kite flying, bonfires, and traditional sweets.
	26 (Sunday)	Republic Day	Celebrating the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950.
February	4 (Tuesday)	Vasant Panchami	Marks the arrival of spring, dedicated to Goddess Saraswati.
	14 (Friday)	Maha Shivaratri	Night of fasting and prayers dedicated to Lord Shiva.
	15 (Saturday)	Guru Ravidas Jayanti	Celebrates the birth of Guru Ravidas, a prominent 15th-century saint.
March	6 (Thursday)	Holi	Festival of colors, celebrating the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil.
	28 (Friday)	Good Friday	Christian observance of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
April	9 (Wednesday)	Ram Navami	Celebrating the birth of Lord Rama.
	17 (Thursday)	Mahavir Jayanti	Celebrating the birth of Lord Mahavir, founder of Jainism.
	20 (Sunday)	Easter Sunday	Celebrated by Christians marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
	30 (Wednesday)	Labour Day	Celebrated in several states, marking the contributions of workers.
May	1 (Thursday)	May Day (Labour Day)	Recognizing the achievements of workers and their contributions to the economy.
	7 (Wednesday)	Buddha Purnima	Celebrating the birth, enlightenment, and death anniversary of Lord Buddha.
	11 (Sunday)	Mother’s Day	A day to honor mothers and mother figures.
	16 (Friday)	Eid al-Fitr	Marks the end of Ramadan with prayers, feasts, and charity.
June	15 (Sunday)	Father’s Day	Celebrating fathers and father figures.
	17 (Tuesday)	Ramzan Eid	Eid celebrations marking the end of the month of Ramadan.
July	6 (Sunday)	Jagannath Rath Yatra	Grand procession of Lord Jagannath’s chariot in Puri, Odisha.
	12 (Saturday)	Guru Purnima	Honoring spiritual teachers and gurus.
August	15 (Friday)	Independence Day	Commemorating India’s independence from British rule in 1947.
	17 (Sunday)	Raksha Bandhan	Celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters with the tying of rakhi.
	19 (Tuesday)	Janmashtami	Celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna.
	30 (Saturday)	Onam	Harvest festival celebrated with feasts, dances, and boat races, mainly in Kerala.
September	5 (Friday)	Ganesh Chaturthi	Festival marking the birth of Lord Ganesha, with processions and idol immersion.
	5 (Friday)	Teacher’s Day	Celebrating the birth of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and honoring teachers.
	14 (Sunday)	Hindi Diwas	Celebrating Hindi as one of India’s official languages.
	30 (Tuesday)	Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti	Celebrating the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
October	3 (Friday)	Dussehra (Vijayadashami)	Celebrating the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana, marking the end of Navaratri.
	22 (Wednesday)	Diwali (Deepavali)	Festival of Lights, celebrating the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya and victory over evil.
	27 (Monday)	Karva Chauth	Fasting by married women for the well-being of their husbands.
November	1 (Saturday)	Bhai Dooj	Celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, similar to Raksha Bandhan.
	3 (Monday)	Eid al-Adha	Celebrated by Muslims to commemorate Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son.
	14 (Friday)	Children’s Day	Celebrating the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister.
December	25 (Thursday)	Christmas Day	Celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.