October Festivals 2025 Calendar: Karwa Chauth, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj to Chhath Puja; complete list of dates

Updated on: Oct 6, 2025, 08:50:42 IST

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Here's the complete list of the festivals in the month of October and their correct dates (Picture credits: PTI Photo)

October Festivals 2025 Calendar: If you and your loved ones are gearing up for the upcoming festive season in October, here's the complete list of dates.

October Festivals 2025 Calendar: October is a busy month for Hindus, as many auspicious festivals are celebrated during this time. From Karwa Chauth and Diwali to Bhai Dooj and Chhath Puja, and a few other festivals, there are many upcoming celebrations this month.

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However, to celebrate these special occasions, it is essential to know the correct dates of each festival. Therefore, we decided to prepare a calendar for you to refer to with the complete list of the correct dates:

October Festivals 2025 Calendar: Complete list of the festival dates

Here's the complete list of the festivals in the month of October and their correct dates, as per the panchang:

Festival	Date
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

All you need to know about these festivals:

On October 6, Hindus will observe the auspicious occasion of Sharad Purnima, which is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashvin, marking the end of the monsoon season. On this day, people worship the moon and also observe a fast.

October 7 marks the celebration of Valmiki Jayanti, observed to commemorate the birth of the ancient Indian poet and philosopher Sage Valmiki, who wrote the popular Hindu Scripture, the Ramcharitmanas.

Karwa Chauth and Ahoi Ashtami will be celebrated on October 10 and 13. While Karwa Chauth is observed by married Hindu women, who keep a nirjala vrat for the long life and prosperity of their husbands, Ahoi Ashtami is celebrated about 8 days before Diwali on Krishna Paksha Ashtami.

Dhanteras will be observed on October 18, marking the beginning of Diwali festivities and considered an auspicious day for welcoming wealth and health into the home. Diwali is the festival of lights, which will be celebrated on October 20 in some places, and on 21 in others.

Diwali celebrations are followed by Govardhan Puja (October 22) and Bhai Dooj (October 23). Meanwhile, Chhath Puja, where devotees worship the sun and observe fasts, will be marked on October 27.

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Krishna Pallavi Priya
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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