India is a land of vibrant cultures and rich traditions. Hindu festivals play a significant role in this diversity. Each year, millions celebrate these joyous occasions with enthusiasm. In 2025, several popular festivals will light up the calendar. From Diwali's sparkling lights to Holi's colorful splashes, each festival offers unique experiences. In this blog post, we’ll explore the most celebrated Hindu festivals in 2025. Get ready to immerse yourself in the spirit of celebration!

Given India's vibrant and diverse mix of states, each with its own language, customs, and festivals, Hindu celebrations can vary significantly from one state to another, even though some festivals are celebrated nationwide. Examples of national-level Hindu festivals include Deepavali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Ram Navami, Navaratri, and Maha Shivaratri. In contrast, regional Hindu festivals include Vishu, Karva Chauth, and Ugadi.

Knowing the dates of these festivals in advance is essential for planning your celebrations or holidays. These festivals serve as a wonderful opportunity to bring together families, friends, and communities, while honoring the ancestral traditions of Hindu culture.

Here are the popular Hindu festival holidays:

• Wednesday, 15 January 2025: Makarsankranti or Pongal
• Sunday, 02 February 2025: Vasant Panchami
• Tuesday, 11 February 2025: Thaipusam
• Wednesday, 26 February 2025: Maha Shivaratri
• Thursday, 13 March 2025: Holika Dahan
• Friday, 14 March 2025: Holi
• Saturday, 29 March 2025: Hindi New Year
• Sunday, 30 March 2025: Ugadi or Gudi Padwa or Telugu New Year
• Sunday, 06 April 2025: Ramanavami
• Saturday, 12 April 2025: Hanuman Jayanti
• Monday, 14 April 2025: Vaisakhi or Baisakhi or Vishu
• Monday, 14 April 2025: Bengali New Year or Bihu
• Monday, 14 April 2025: Tamil New Year
• Friday, 30 May 2025: Akshaya Tritiya
• Tuesday, 10 June 2025: Savitri Pooja
• Friday, 27 June 2025: Puri Rath Yatra
• Thursday, 10 July 2025: Guru Purnima
• Tuesday, 29 July 2025: Nag Panchami
• Friday, 08 August 2025: Varalakshmi Vrat
• Saturday, 09 August 2025: Raksha Bandhan
• Saturday, 16 August 2025: Krishna Janmashtami
• Wednesday, 27 August 2025: Ganesh Chaturthi
• Thursday, 04 September 2025: Onam
• Wednesday, 17 September 2025: Vishwakarma Puja
• Sunday, 21 September 2025: Mahalaya Amavasya
• Monday, 22 September 2025: Navaratri begins
• Sunday, 28 September 2025: Durga Puja begins
• Wednesday, 01 October 2025: Navaratri ends or Maha Navami
• Thursday, 02 October 2025: Dusshera
• Monday, 06 October 2025: Sharad Purnima
• Thursday, 09 October 2025: Karwa Chauth
• Saturday, 18 October 2025: Dhanteras
• Tuesday, 21 October 2025: Diwali
• Thursday, 23 October 2025: Bhai Dooj
• Monday, 27 October 2025: Chhath Puja
• Wednesday, 05 November 2025: Kartik Poornima
• Monday, 01 December 2025: Geeta Jayanti
• Tuesday, 16 December 2025: Dhanu Sankranti