The most spectacular month of the year has arrived! Dussehra will start, Diwali-Chhath will be celebrated, see the full list of holidays

Throughout the year, the month we wait eagerly, that month has just arrived. October … that is, light cold knocks, sparkling lights in the markets, and the never ending line of upcoming festivals!

It is not just a month, but a complete package of beautiful moments spent with happiness, holidays and family. There are so many festivals in this month that you will not have to find excuses to celebrate. The process that starts from Dussehra will run till Diwali and Chhath Puja.

So before planning your holiday, take a look at this festival calendar of October 2025.

October 2025: Full calendar of festivals

• October 2 (Thursday) – Gandhi Jayanti:
  The whole country will remember the Father of the Nation and the holiday account will open with this National Holiday.
• 30 September / 1 October – Dussehra (Vijayadashami):
  After the boom of Navratri in late September, October will begin with the biggest victory of good over evil, ie Dussehra.
• October 19 (Sunday) – Karva Chauth:
  The biggest and most beautiful festival of Suhagins, when she observes a full day fast for her husband’s long life.
• October 29 (Wednesday) – Dhanteras:
  Official start of Diwali! On this day, buying something new in the house, especially gold, silver or utensils is considered very auspicious.
• 31 October (Friday) – Diwali (Deepawali):
  King of festivals! Light of lamps, sweetness of sweets and worship of Mother Lakshmi … This day brings happiness and prosperity in every house.
• 1 November (Saturday) – Govardhan Puja:
  Just the next day of Diwali, the day of worship of Lord Krishna and the festival of Annakoot.
• November 2 (Sunday) – Bhai Dooj:
  The day to celebrate the precious relationship of brother and sister and unwavering love.

… and the celebration will last till Chhath Puja!
The festivals with Diwali in October will not stop, but will continue till the first week of November with the preparations for Mahaparva Chhath.

Then what is the delay? From now on, start planning this festive month with your loved ones, because all the happiness of the year is going to be found in this one month!