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.
