Hindu Festival Calendar
Explore the sacred Hindu festivals and auspicious days for the next 10 years.
Hindu Festivals for 2025
January
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13 Jan 2025
Lohri
Punjabi harvest festival marking the end of winter solstice and beginning of longer days.
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13 Jan 2025
Pausha Purnima
Full moon day of Pausha month, considered auspicious for charity and holy baths.
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14 Jan 2025
Makar Sankranti
Marks the transition of Sun into Capricorn. Celebrated with kite flying and sesame sweets.
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14 Jan 2025
Pongal
Tamil harvest festival celebrating new rice with traditional dishes and kolam decorations.
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17 Jan 2025
Sakat Chauth
Fast observed for Lord Ganesha for removing obstacles and granting wishes.
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February
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02 Feb 2025
Vasant Panchami
Celebration of spring and worship of Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and arts.
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12 Feb 2025
Magha Purnima
Full moon day of Magha month, highly auspicious for holy dips and spiritual practices.
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26 Feb 2025
Maha Shivaratri
The great night of Lord Shiva. Devotees fast and perform night-long vigil with prayers.
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March
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13 Mar 2025
Holika Dahan
The night before Holi when bonfires are lit celebrating victory of good over evil.
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14 Mar 2025
Holi
Festival of colors celebrating spring, love, and the victory of good over evil.
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30 Mar 2025
Chaitra Navratri Begins
Nine-day festival dedicated to nine forms of Goddess Durga, marks Hindu New Year.
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30 Mar 2025
Ugadi/Gudi Padwa
New Year for Telugu, Kannada, and Marathi people marking the beginning of spring.
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April
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06 Apr 2025
Ram Navami
Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu.
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12 Apr 2025
Hanuman Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, the devoted follower of Lord Rama.
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30 Apr 2025
Akshaya Tritiya
Highly auspicious day for new beginnings, investments, and gold purchases.
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May
June
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27 Jun 2025
Jagannath Rath Yatra
Famous chariot festival of Lord Jagannath in Puri, celebrated worldwide.
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July
August
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09 Aug 2025
Raksha Bandhan
Sisters tie protective threads on brothers wrists symbolizing love and protection.
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16 Aug 2025
Janmashtami
Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu.
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26 Aug 2025
Hartalika Teej
Fast observed by married women for marital happiness and by unmarried for good husband.
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27 Aug 2025
Ganesh Chaturthi
Festival honoring Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and patron of arts.
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September
October
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01 Oct 2025
Maha Navami
Ninth day of Navratri, peak of Durga Puja celebrations.
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02 Oct 2025
Dussehra/Vijayadashami
Celebrates victory of Lord Rama over Ravana and good over evil.
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18 Oct 2025
Dhanteras
First day of Diwali when people purchase gold, silver, and new utensils for prosperity.
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19 Oct 2025
Naraka Chaturdashi/Kali Chaudas
Also known as Choti Diwali, celebrates Lord Krishna victory over demon Narakasura.
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20 Oct 2025
Diwali/Lakshmi Puja
Main Diwali night - Festival of lights celebrating victory of light over darkness.
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22 Oct 2025
Govardhan Puja
Commemorates Lord Krishna lifting of Govardhan Hill to protect devotees.
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23 Oct 2025
Bhai Dooj
Celebrates the special bond between brothers and sisters with prayers and gifts.
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27 Oct 2025
Chhath Puja
Four-day festival dedicated to Sun God for health, prosperity, and well-being.
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31 Oct 2025
Karva Chauth
Fast observed by married women for their husband longevity and well-being.
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November
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02 Nov 2025
Tulsi Vivah
Ceremonial marriage of Tulsi plant with Lord Vishnu, marks beginning of wedding season.
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05 Nov 2025
Kartika Purnima
Dev Deepavali - Festival of lights for gods, especially celebrated in Varanasi.
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15 Nov 2025
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism.
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