Holidays and Festivals in January 2025

January 2025 is full of holidays and festivals, making it an exciting month to celebrate and spend time with family and friends. These holidays include national celebrations, regional festivals, and events based on cultural traditions. Below is a list of important holidays in January 2025 along with their significance.

Important Dates in January 2025

The list of festivals, and holidays for January 2025 is provided below:

Date	Day	Event
January 1, 2025	Wednesday	New Year
January 2, 2025	Thursday	Mannam Jayanti
January 6, 2025	Monday	Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
January 11, 2025	Saturday	Missionary Day
January 12, 2025	Sunday	Gaan-Ngai / Swami Vivekananda Jayanti
January 14, 2025	Tuesday	Makara Sankranti / Pongal / Hazrat Ali Jayanti
January 15, 2025	Wednesday	Pongal / Magh Bihu / Thiruvalluvar Day
January 16, 2025	Thursday	Kanuma Panduga / Uzhavar Thirunal
January 23, 2025	Thursday	Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
January 25, 2025	Saturday	State Day (Himachal Pradesh)
January 26, 2025	Sunday	Republic Day
January 30, 2025	Thursday	Sonam Losar

Important Holidays in January 2025

• New Year’s Day
  Celebrated across the country, New Year’s Day marks the beginning of a new calendar year. People celebrate with parties, family gatherings, and resolutions for the year ahead.
• Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
  This day honors the 10th Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. Celebrations include prayers in gurudwaras, processions, and the preparation of special dishes.
• Missionary Day
  Observed in Mizoram, Missionary Day commemorates the arrival of Welsh missionaries. Churches hold prayers, and community feasts are organized.
• Swami Vivekananda Jayanti
  Celebrated in West Bengal, this day honors Swami Vivekananda, a great philosopher and spiritual leader. Events include speeches and cultural programs.
• Lohri
  A harvest festival celebrated in Punjab and other states, Lohri involves bonfires, dancing, and traditional songs.
• Sankranti
  Observed in several states, Makar Sankranti marks the sun’s transit into Capricorn. Kite flying, feasts, and traditional dances are common during this festival.
• Pongal
  A significant harvest festival in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, Pongal includes the preparation of sweet rice, drawing Kolams, and community celebrations.
• Thiruvalluvar
  Dedicated to Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar, this day is celebrated in Tamil Nadu at the end of Pongal.
• Tusu Puja
  Celebrated in West Bengal and Assam, this harvest festival involves worshipping the folk goddess Tusu and enjoying cultural activities.
• Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
  This day honors freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Various states remember his contributions with ceremonies and events.
• Republic Day
  This is a national holiday celebrating the day India became a republic. Parades, flag hoisting, and cultural programs are held across the country.

Festivals in January 2025

• Pongal: Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated with joy. People cook a special dish called Pongal, draw beautiful Kolams, and thank nature for a bountiful harvest.
• Lohri: Lohri marks the end of winter and the arrival of longer days. Families gather around bonfires, sing songs, and enjoy sweet treats like jaggery and peanuts.
• Makar Sankranti: Kite flying is the highlight of Makar Sankranti. It symbolizes the celebration of prosperity and the start of the sun’s northward journey.

With so many holidays in January, you can plan a vacation with your loved ones. Whether you want to enjoy local festivals like Pongal or Republic Day celebrations, January offers plenty of opportunities for joy and togetherness.

Start marking your calendar and get ready for a festive and fun-filled January 2025!

• February (Festivals & Holidays)
• ​January Special Days