The 2025 Marathi Festivals Calendar is more than a date list—it’s a reflection of Maharashtra’s cultural pride, traditions, and spiritual essence. Marathi festivals unite families, neighbors, and entire communities through rituals, music, food, and devotion. Unlike routine days, festivals in Maharashtra are celebrated with unique customs that carry centuries of significance.
From Gudi Padwa, which marks the Marathi New Year, to Ganesh Chaturthi, the heart of Maharashtra’s devotion, and Diwali, which lights up every household, these festivals showcase the vibrant soul of the state.
In this guide, we bring you the major 2025 Marathi festivals month by month, so you can plan your celebrations in advance.
Marathi Festivals in 2025
January 2025
Banada Ashtami – January 7, Tuesday
Makara Sankranti – January 14, Tuesday (Celebrated with Tilgul and kite-flying)
February 2025
Ganesha Jayanti – February 1, Saturday
Vasant Panchami – February 2, Sunday
Ratha Saptami – February 4, Tuesday
Maha Shivaratri – February 26, Wednesday
March 2025
Holi & Holika Dahan – March 13, Thursday
Dhulivandan – March 14, Friday
Ranga Panchami – March 19, Wednesday
Gudi Padwa (Marathi New Year) – March 30, Sunday
Chaitra Navratri Begins – March 30, Sunday
April 2025
Rama Navami – April 6, Sunday
Hanuman Jayanti – April 12, Saturday
Parashurama Jayanti – April 29, Tuesday
Akshaya Tritiya – April 30, Wednesday
May 2025
Narasimha Jayanti – May 11, Sunday
Buddha Purnima – May 12, Monday
Shani Jayanti – May 27, Tuesday
June 2025
Ganga Dussehra – June 5, Thursday
Vat Purnima Vrat – June 10, Tuesday
July 2025
Devshayani Ekadashi (start of Chaturmas) – July 6, Sunday
Guru Purnima – July 10, Thursday
Nag Panchami – July 29, Tuesday
August 2025
Varalakshmi Vrat – August 8, Friday
Raksha Bandhan – August 9, Saturday
Narali Purnima – August 9, Saturday
Janmashtami – August 16, Saturday
Pola Festival – August 23, Saturday
Hartalika Teej – August 26, Tuesday
Ganesh Chaturthi – August 27, Wednesday
Rishi Panchami – August 28, Thursday
September 2025
Gauri Avahan – August 31, Sunday
Gauri Puja – September 1, Monday
Gauri Visarjan – September 2, Tuesday
Ganesh Visarjan – September 6, Saturday
Navratri & Ghatasthapana – September 22, Monday
Durga Ashtami – September 30, Tuesday
October 2025
Maha Navami – October 1, Wednesday
Vijayadashami / Dasara – October 2, Thursday
Kojagiri Purnima – October 6, Monday
Dhanteras – October 18, Saturday
Lakshmi Puja & Diwali – October 20, Monday
Govardhan Puja & Bali Pratipada – October 22, Wednesday
Bhau Beej – October 23, Thursday
November 2025
Tulasi Vivah – November 2, Sunday
Kartik Purnima – November 5, Wednesday
Champa Shashthi – November 26, Wednesday
December 2025
Gita Jayanti – December 1, Monday
Dattatreya Jayanti – December 4, Thursday
Why Marathi Festivals Are Special
The 2025 Marathi Festivals Calendar highlights how each occasion is deeply rooted in tradition. From offering puran poli and modaks to celebrating Ganeshotsav with grandeur, and lighting lamps for Diwali, every festival has its charm.
Unlike many regions, Maharashtra’s festivals emphasize community bonding. Families come together for rituals, neighbors share festive meals, and the entire state resonates with joy and devotion.
The 2025 Marathi Festivals Calendar is your complete guide to celebrating the essence of Maharashtra. Whether it’s the grandeur of Ganesh Chaturthi, the colorful joy of Holi, or the divine grace of Diwali, every festival is a chance to reconnect with culture and traditions.
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