Gujarat is a land of vibrant colors, faith, and festivities. Every month, the state comes alive with rituals, fairs, music, and food that reflect its deep-rooted culture. From the kite-flying extravaganza of Uttarayan to the grandeur of Navratri and the lights of Diwali, festivals in Gujarat are not just religious events—they are experiences of joy, togetherness, and tradition.
Here’s a month-by-month guide to Gujarati Festivals 2025 (Vikrama Samvat 2081–2082) to help you plan your spiritual and cultural calendar.
January 2025
Vinayaki Chaturthi – January 3, Friday
Masik Durgashtami – January 7, Tuesday
Makara Sankranti (Uttarayan) – January 14, Tuesday → Known as the world-famous kite festival of Gujarat.
Lambodara Sankashta – January 17, Friday
February 2025
Vasant Panchami – February 2, Sunday → Marks the worship of Goddess Saraswati.
Dwijapriya Sankashta – February 16, Sunday
Kalashtami – February 20, Thursday
Masik Krishna Janmashtami – February 20, Thursday
Maha Shivaratri – February 26, Wednesday
March 2025
Holi & Holika Dahan – March 13, Thursday
Dhuleti – March 14, Friday → The festival of colors.
Gudi Padwa – March 30, Sunday → Celebrated as Gujarati New Year by some communities.
April 2025
Rama Navami – April 6, Sunday
Hanuman Jayanti / Janmotsava – April 12, Saturday
Parashurama Jayanti – April 29, Tuesday
Akha Trij – April 30, Wednesday
May 2025
Vinayaki Chaturthi – May 1, Thursday
Ganga Saptami – May 3, Saturday
Sita Navami – May 5, Monday
Masik Durgashtami – May 5, Monday
Nrisinha Jayanti – May 11, Sunday
Kurma Jayanti – May 12, Monday
Narada Jayanti – May 13, Tuesday
June 2025
Masik Durgashtami – June 3, Tuesday
Krishnapingala Sankashta – June 14, Saturday
Kalashtami – June 18, Wednesday
Masik Krishna Janmashtami – June 18, Wednesday
Jagannath Rathyatra – June 27, Friday → One of Gujarat’s biggest festivals at Ahmedabad.
Vinayaki Chaturthi – June 28, Saturday
July 2025
Gauri Vrat Begins – July 6, Sunday
Devshayani Ekadashi & Jayaparvati Vrat – July 6–8
Kokila Vrat – July 10, Thursday
Guru Purnima – July 10, Thursday
August 2025
Raksha Bandhan – August 9, Saturday
Heramba Sankashta – August 12, Tuesday
Nag Pancham – August 13, Wednesday
Randhan Chhath – August 14, Thursday → Prepares kitchens for Janmashtami fasting.
Janmashtami (Smarta & ISKCON) – August 15–16
Kevda Trij – August 26, Tuesday
Ganesh Chaturthi – August 27, Wednesday
September 2025
Ganesh Visarjan – September 6, Saturday
Anant Chaturdashi – September 6, Saturday
Chandra Grahan (Full Lunar Eclipse) – September 7, Sunday
Pitrupaksha Begins – September 8, Monday
Navratri Begins & Ghatasthapana – September 22, Monday
Durga Ashtami – September 30, Tuesday
October 2025
Maha Navami – October 1, Wednesday
Vijayadashami (Dussehra) – October 2, Thursday
Kojagari Puja / Sharad Purnima – October 6, Monday
Karwa Chauth – October 10, Friday
Dhanteras – October 18, Saturday
Kali Chaudas & Hanuman Puja – October 19, Sunday
Lakshmi Puja / Roop Chaudas / Diwali – October 20, Monday
Chopda & Sharda Puja – October 20, Monday
Govardhan Puja – October 22, Wednesday
Annakut & Bestu Varsh (Gujarati New Year) – October 22, Wednesday
Bhai Beej / Yama Dwitiya – October 23, Thursday
Labh Pancham – October 26, Sunday
Jalaram Bapa Jayanti – October 29, Wednesday
November 2025
Devutthana Ekadashi & Tulasi Vivah – November 1–2
Dev Diwali – November 5, Wednesday
Ganadhipa Sankashta – November 8, Saturday
Masik Krishna Janmashtami – November 11, Tuesday
Kalabhairav Jayanti – November 12, Wednesday
December 2025
Gita Jayanti – December 1, Monday
Dattatreya Jayanti – December 4, Thursday
Akhuratha Sankashta – December 7, Sunday
Gujarati Festivals 2025 beautifully blend spirituality, community bonding, and cultural heritage. Whether it’s the grand celebrations of Uttarayan, Navratri, or Diwali, or the smaller rituals that families observe with devotion, every festival carries a unique charm.
Mark your calendars and be part of Gujarat’s joyful journey through traditions, food, and festivities in 2025.
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