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Spiritual Holidays & Festivals 2025

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Welcome to our spiritual holidays and festivals calendar! Explore the rich tapestry of spiritual traditions from around the world, each intricately woven with profound meanings and artistic expressions. Throughout the year, you'll discover a diverse array of festivals, each offering a unique window into cultural heritage and spiritual depth. From the joyous festivities marking the changing seasons to solemn observances honouring historical events and revered figures, every holiday holds a special significance.

Beyond their spiritual importance, many of these festivals are intertwined with the arts, showcasing music, dance, literature, and visual arts as profound expressions of faith and devotion. These artistic elements not only enhance the celebrations but also serve as bridges connecting individuals across different cultures and beliefs. Join us as we delve into this calendar, where each entry invites you to explore the spiritual essence and artistic expressions that define these cherished traditions. May this journey inspire reflection, appreciation, and a deeper understanding of our shared humanity.

FestivalDateReligion
Shuso01/01/2025Buddhism
Ganjitsu01/01/2025Japanese (folk)
The birthday of Guru Gobind Singh06/01/2025Sikhism
Epiphany06/01/2025Christianity
Christmas Eve / Day (Orthodox Christianity and Rastafarian)06/01/2025Rastafari
Laba Jie / Laba Festival07/01/2025Buddhism / Chinese (folk)
Theophany / Baptism of Christ12/01/2025Christianity
The birthday of Swami Vivekananda12/01/2025Hinduism
The Baptism of Christ12/01/2025Christianity
Makar Sankranti / Lohri / Pongal13/01/2025Hinduism
Shinran Memorial Day16/01/2025Buddhism
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity18/01/2025Christianity
World Religions Day19/01/2025Baha’i
The Conversion of Saint Paul25/01/2025Christianity
Hōnen Memorial Day25/01/2025Buddhism
The Prophet’s Night Journey and Ascent / Lailat-ul-Isra wa’l-Mi‘raj26/01/2025Islam
Holocaust Memorial Day27/01/2025Civic
The New Year Festival / Chunjie29/01/2025Chinese (folk)
Jashn-e Sadeh30/01/2025Zoroastrianism
Sonam Losar30/01/2025Buddhism
Imbolc01/02/2025Paganism
Candlemas02/02/2025Christianity
Saraswati Puja02/02/2025Hinduism
Setsubun02/02/2025Japanese (folk)
The Lantern Festival12/02/2025Chinese (folk)
Magha Puja12/02/2025Buddhism
Tu B’Shevat12/02/2025Judaism
Laylat al-Bara'ah / The Night of Forgiveness13/02/2025Islam
Nirvana Day15/02/2025Jainism
Parinirvana / Nirvana Day15/02/2025Buddhism
The Rabbit in the Moon Festival22/02/2025Chinese (folk)
Mahashivratri26/02/2025Hinduism
Ramadan28/02/2025Islam
The end of Ramadan28/02/2025Islam
St David’s Day01/03/2025Civic
Hinamatsuri03/03/2025Japanese (folk)
Shrove Tuesday04/03/2025Christianity
The First Day of Lent05/03/2025Christianity
Ash Wednesday05/03/2025Christianity
Lent05/03/2025Christianity
The Women’s World Day of Prayer07/03/2025Christianity
Purim13/03/2025Judaism
Sikh New Year14/03/2025Sikhism
Holi14/03/2025Hinduism
Hola Mahalla / Hola Mohalla14/03/2025Sikhism
Fravardigan / Muktad16/03/2025Zoroastrianism
Higan (Spring)16/03/2025Buddhism
St Patrick’s Day17/03/2025Civic
St Joseph’s Day19/03/2025Christianity
Shunbun no Hi20/03/2025Buddhism
Spring Equinox20/03/2025Paganism
Naw-Rúz20/03/2025Baha’i
Ava Mah Parab20/03/2025Zoroastrianism
Jamsheedi Noruz21/03/2025Zoroastrianism
The Annunciation of the Lord / Lady Day25/03/2025Christianity
Khordad Sal26/03/2025Zoroastrianism
Lailat-ul-Qadr26/03/2025Islam
Mothering Sunday30/03/2025Christianity
Eid-ul-Fitr30/03/2025Islam
The Festival of Pure Brightness04/04/2025Chinese (folk)
Rama Navami06/04/2025Hinduism
Hanamatsuri08/04/2025Buddhism
Mahavira Jayanti10/04/2025Jainism
Hanuman Jayanti11/04/2025Hinduism
Passover / Pesach12/04/2025Judaism
Palm Sunday13/04/2025Christianity
Songkran13/04/2025Buddhism
Holy Week13/04/2025Christianity
Vaisakhi / Baisakhi13/04/2025Sikhism
Maundy Thursday17/04/2025Christianity
Good Friday18/04/2025Christianity
Holy Saturday19/04/2025Christianity
Easter Sunday20/04/2025Christianity
Ridván20/04/2025Baha’i
Pascha20/04/2025Christianity
Adar Mah Parab21/04/2025Zoroastrianism
Yom Ha-Shoah23/04/2025Judaism
St George’s Day28/04/2025Civic
May Eve / Beltaine Eve30/04/2025Paganism
Beltaine01/05/2025Paganism
Buddha’s Birthday05/05/2025Buddhism
Christian Aid Week11/05/2025Christianity
Vesakha Puja12/05/2025Buddhism
Lag B’Omer15/05/2025Judaism
Anniversary of the Declaration of the Báb23/05/2025Baha’i
Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh28/05/2025Baha’i
Ascension Day29/05/2025Christianity
The Martyrdom of Guru Arjan30/05/2025Sikhism
The Dragon Boat Festival31/05/2025Chinese (folk)
Shavuot01/06/2025Judaism
Hajj, the pilgrimage to Makkah04/06/2025Islam
Eid-ul-Adha05/06/2025Islam
Pentecost08/06/2025Christianity
Trinity Sunday15/06/2025Christianity
Eid ul-Ghadeer15/06/2025Islam
Corpus Christi19/06/2025Christianity
Midsummer Solstice21/06/2025Paganism
World Humanist Day21/06/2025Humanism
The Islamic New Year25/06/2025Islam
The Feast of the Sacred Heart27/06/2025Christianity
Ratha Yatra27/06/2025Hinduism
Jashn-e Tirgan04/07/2025Zoroastrianism
Ashura05/07/2025Islam
The birth of the Dalai Lama06/07/2025Buddhism
Anniversary of the Martyrdom of the Báb09/07/2025Baha’i
Asalha Puja / Dhamma Day10/07/2025Buddhism
The Entry to the Vassa11/07/2025Buddhism
The birthday of Haile Selassie I23/07/2025Rastafari
Lammas / Lughnasadh01/08/2025Paganism
Tisha B’Av02/08/2025Judaism
The Transfiguration06/08/2025Christianity
Raksha Bandhan09/08/2025Hinduism
O-Bon13/08/2025Buddhism
The Assumption15/08/2025Christianity
Janmashtami16/08/2025Hinduism
Paryushan20/08/2025Jainism
Ganesh Chaturthi26/08/2025Hinduism
Samvatsari27/08/2025Jainism
The Herd Boy and Weaving Maid Festival29/08/2025Chinese (folk)
Fravardin Mah Parab02/09/2025Zoroastrianism
The birthday of the Prophet Muhammad04/09/2025Islam
The Festival of Hungry Ghosts06/09/2025Buddhism
Ethiopian New Year’s Day11/09/2025Rastafari
Higan (Autumn)17/09/2025Buddhism
Shūbun no Hi20/09/2025Buddhism
Autumn Equinox22/09/2025Paganism
Navratri22/09/2025Hinduism
Rosh Hashanah22/09/2025Judaism
Confucius’ Birthday28/09/2025Chinese (folk)
Durga Puja28/09/2025Hinduism
Durgashtami30/09/2025Hinduism
Yom Kippur01/10/2025Judaism
Jashn-e-Mehregan02/10/2025Zoroastrianism
Dussehra02/10/2025Hinduism
Gandhi Jayanti02/10/2025Hinduism
Harvest Festival05/10/2025Christianity
Sukkot06/10/2025Judaism
Pavarana Day07/10/2025Buddhism
Simchat Torah14/10/2025Judaism
Installation of Guru Granth Sahib20/10/2025Sikhism
Guru Granth Sahib Guruship20/10/2025Sikhism
Divali20/10/2025Hinduism
Gavadhan Puja22/10/2025Hinduism
Anniversary of the Birth of the Báb22/10/2025Baha’i
Anniversary of the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh23/10/2025Baha’i
Chongyang Festival29/10/2025Chinese (folk)
Halloween31/10/2025Paganism
Samhain31/10/2025Paganism
All Saints’ Day01/11/2025Christianity
All Souls’ Day02/11/2025Christianity
Coronation of Haile Selassie I02/11/2025Rastafari
Anapanasati Day05/11/2025Buddhism
The Birthday of Guru Nanak05/11/2025Sikhism
Loy Krathong05/11/2025Buddhism
Inter Faith Week09/11/2025Civic
Remembrance Day11/11/2025Civic
Shichi-Go-San15/11/2025Shinto
The Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur24/11/2025Sikhism
The Day of the Covenant24/11/2025Baha’i
The Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá26/11/2025Christianity
St Andrew’s Day30/11/2025Civic
Advent Sunday30/11/2025Christianity
Immaculate Conception of Mary08/12/2025Christianity
Bodhi Day08/12/2025Buddhism
Human Rights Day10/12/2025Civic
Hanukah14/12/2025Judaism
Martyrdom of Ajit & Jujhar Singh21/12/2025Sikhism
Winter Solstice21/12/2025Paganism
Christmas Eve24/12/2025Christianity
Christmas Day25/12/2025Christianity
Zaratosht no Diso26/12/2025Zoroastrianism
Martyrdom of Zorawar & Fateh Singh26/12/2025Sikhism
Omisoka31/12/2025Japanese (folk)
Hogmanay31/12/2025Civic
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