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October 2025 Festivals Calendar: Dussehra today; when is Diwali to Karwa Chauth date and more; here's the complete list
October Festivals 2025 Calendar: Check out our complete list of festivals observed in October, including Dussehra, Diwali, Karwa Chauth, Chhath Puja, and more.
October Festivals 2025 Calendar: The month of October brings a host of important Hindu festivals. From Dussehra and Karwa Chauth in the first half to Diwali and Chhath Puja later in the month, it’s crucial to know the correct dates. We’ve compiled a complete festival calendar based on the panchang to guide you.
October Festivals 2025 Calendar: Full list of dates
According to Drik Panchang, here's the calendar for the festivals to be observed in the month of October. Check out the full list here:
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Maha Navami | October 1 |
| Durga Visarjan, Vijayadashami, Dussehra | October 2 |
| Buddha Jayanti | October 2 |
| Gandhi Jayanti | October 2 |
| Papankusha Ekadashi | October 3 |
| Sharad Purnima | October 6 |
| Valmiki Jayanti | Ocober 7 |
| Karwa Chauth | October 10 |
| Ahoi Ashtami | October 13 |
| Dhanteras | October 18 |
| Kali Chaudas | October 19 |
| Lakshmi Puja, Deepawali/Diwali | October 20 |
| Govardhan Puja | October 22 |
| Gujarati New Year | October 22 |
| Bhai Dooj | October 23 |
| Chhath Puja begins (Nahay Khay) | October 25 |
| Chhath Puja | October 27 |
| Usha Arghya, Parana day | October 28 |
October Festivals 2025: Significance
The month of October is also very eventful this year. As we gear up to celebrate each festival, here's a look at the significance of celebrating some of the most poignant festivals:
Maha Navami: Navaratri and Durga Puja celebrate the victory of good over evil, the culmination of devotion, and the blessings of Goddess Durga for strength, wisdom, and prosperity. On Maha Navami, Hindu devotees perform Kanjak Puja by worshipping young girls as they are considered the divine forms of Maa Durga.
Vijayadashami/Dussehra: Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, celebrates the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Maa Durga's victory over demon Mahishasura and Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
Karwa Chauth: The Karwa Chauth fast is observed by married women for their husbands' long life and marital bliss. It is a nirjala/waterless fast, where women worship Goddess Karva Mata, and break their fast after sighting the moon.
Diwali: Diwali, or Deepavali, commemorates the return of Prince Rama, Mata Sita, and brother, Lakshman, from a 14-year-long exile, after winning the war against Ravana. People celebrate the festival by performing the Lakshmi Puja, lighting up diyas, and decorating their homes with twinkling lights and flowers.
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