As we step into 2025, it’s time to mark our calendars with the significant festivals and special days that will be celebrated throughout the year. Below is a month-wise breakdown of important events, holidays, and observances in 2025, presented in a table format.
January 2025
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Wednesday | New Year’s Day |
| 4th | Saturday | World Braille Day |
| 6th | Monday | Epiphany |
| 13th | Monday | Lohri |
| 14th | Tuesday | Makar Sankranti, Pongal |
| 15th | Wednesday | Indian Army Day |
| 26th | Sunday | Republic Day (India), Australia Day |
| 27th | Monday | International Holocaust Remembrance Day |
February 2025
| Date | Day | Event |
| 2nd | Sunday | World Wetlands Day |
| 4th | Tuesday | World Cancer Day |
| 14th | Friday | Valentine’s Day |
| 21st | Friday | International Mother Language Day |
| 28th | Friday | National Science Day (India) |
March 2025
| Date | Day | Event |
| 1st | Saturday | Zero Discrimination Day |
| 8th | Saturday | International Women’s Day |
| 10th | Monday | Maha Shivaratri |
| 17th | Monday | St. Patrick’s Day |
| 20th | Thursday | International Day of Happiness |
| 23rd | Sunday | World Meteorological Day |
| 29th | Saturday | Earth Hour |
April 2025
| Date | Day | Event |
| 1st | Tuesday | April Fool’s Day |
| 10th | Thursday | Good Friday |
| 13th | Sunday | Vaisakhi, Baisakhi |
| 14th | Monday | Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 18th | Friday | World Heritage Day |
| 22nd | Tuesday | Earth Day |
May 2025
| Date | Day | Event |
| 1st | Thursday | International Labour Day |
| 3rd | Saturday | World Press Freedom Day |
| 9th | Friday | Europe Day |
| 11th | Sunday | Mother’s Day |
| 17th | Saturday | World Telecommunication and Information Society Day |
| 31st | Saturday | World No Tobacco Day |
June 2025
| Date | Day | Event |
| 5th | Thursday | World Environment Day |
| 8th | Sunday | World Oceans Day |
| 16th | Monday | Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) (date may vary) |
| 21st | Saturday | International Yoga Day, World Music Day |
| 23rd | Monday | United Nations Public Service Day |
July 2025
| Date | Day | Event |
| 1st | Tuesday | Doctor’s Day (India) |
| 4th | Friday | Independence Day (USA) |
| 11th | Friday | World Population Day |
| 20th | Sunday | Moon Landing Anniversary |
August 2025
| Date | Day | Event |
| 6th | Wednesday | Hiroshima Day |
| 9th | Saturday | International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples |
| 15th | Friday | Independence Day (India) |
| 19th | Tuesday | World Humanitarian Day |
| 29th | Friday | National Sports Day (India) |
September 2025
| Date | Day | Event |
| 5th | Friday | Teachers’ Day (India) |
| 8th | Monday | International Literacy Day |
| 14th | Sunday | Hindi Diwas |
| 21st | Sunday | International Day of Peace |
| 27th | Saturday | World Tourism Day |
October 2025
| Date | Day | Event |
| 2nd | Thursday | Gandhi Jayanti, International Day of Non-Violence |
| 4th | Saturday | World Animal Day |
| 11th | Saturday | International Day of the Girl Child |
| 24th | Friday | United Nations Day |
| 31st | Friday | Halloween |
November 2025
| Date | Day | Event |
| 1st | Saturday | Karnataka Rajyotsava (Karnataka Formation Day) |
| 4th | Tuesday | Diwali |
| 11th | Tuesday | Veterans Day (USA), Armistice Day |
| 14th | Friday | Children’s Day (India), World Diabetes Day |
| 30th | Sunday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
December 2025
| Date | Day | Event |
| 1st | Monday | World AIDS Day |
| 10th | Wednesday | Human Rights Day |
| 25th | Thursday | Christmas Day |
| 31st | Wednesday | New Year’s Eve |
Final Thoughts
With such a diverse range of festivals and observances, 2025 is packed with cultural, national, and global celebrations. Whether you’re looking forward to religious festivals, national holidays, or international awareness days, keeping track of these dates will help you plan your year better. Mark your calendars and enjoy the celebrations!
