Punjab is known as the land of celebrations, traditions, and cultural richness. Every year, people in Punjab celebrate a variety of festivals and holidays with enthusiasm, from religious occasions like Baisakhi, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Diwali to social and seasonal events such as Lohri, Basant Panchami, and Teej.
In this guide, we bring you the complete Punjab Festivals Calendar 2025 – month wise list so that you can stay updated with all important celebrations, public holidays, and special occasions in the state.
Whether you are planning a trip to Punjab, a family celebration, or looking for government holidays, this article covers everything.
Month-Wise Punjab Festivals 2025
Punjab is a land of vibrant culture where almost every month brings a reason to celebrate. The festivals here are deeply rooted in traditions, harvest cycles, and religious devotion.
January is marked by the warmth of Lohri, a harvest festival celebrated with bonfires, folk songs, and traditional sweets, followed by Makar Sankranti that signifies the change of seasons.
February brings the devotion-filled Guru Ravidas Jayanti, celebrated with Nagar Kirtans, along with Basant Panchami, where kite flying and the color yellow dominate the celebrations.
March is the month of colors and devotion, with Maha Shivratri prayers to Lord Shiva and the joyous festival of Holi, celebrated with dance, music, and gulal.
April holds special significance with Baisakhi, the most important harvest festival and the day Khalsa Panth was established, along with the divine celebrations of Ram Navami.
May witnesses spiritual observance with Buddha Purnima, a festival symbolizing peace and harmony.
June brings Kabir Jayanti, when people remember and recite the teachings of Saint Kabir Das Ji.
July is celebrated with Guru Purnima, dedicated to paying respect to teachers and spiritual guides.
August is marked with patriotic pride on Independence Day, celebrated with flag hoisting, cultural programs, and unity across the state.
September features religious devotion and fairs, where local communities gather in large numbers.
October is filled with grandeur, with Gandhi Jayanti, Navratri, and the festival of lights, Diwali, making it one of the most festive months in Punjab.
November highlights Guru Nanak Jayanti, one of the most sacred Sikh festivals, with Prabhat Pheris, Nagar Kirtans, and community feasts (Langar).
December ends the year with Christmas celebrations, where churches and communities across Punjab light up with joy, carols, and festive gatherings.
January 2025
Sr. No.
Name of the Holiday(s)
Date
Day
1.
Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh ji
06th January, 2025
Monday
2.
Republic Day
26thJanuary, 2025
Sunday
February 2025
1.
Birthday of Sri Guru Ravi das ji
12th February, 2025
Wednesday
2.
Maha Shivaratri
26th February, 2025
Wednesday
March 2025
1.
Holi
14th March, 2025
Friday
2.
Shaheedi Diwas of Shaheed-e- Azam Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajquru Ji
Festival for married women celebrated with swings, mehndi, and fasting.
27 July 2025
Nag Panchami
Worship of serpents and nature.
August 2025
1.
Independence day
15th August, 2025
Friday
2.
Janam Ashtami
16th Auqust, 2025
Saturday
September 2025
1.
Maharaj Agarsain Jayanti
22nd September, 2025
Monday
October 2025 Holidays
1.
Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi Ji
02nd October, 2025
Thursday
2.
Dussehra
02nd October, 2025
Thursday
3.
BirthdayofMaharishiValmikiJi
07th October, 2025
Tuesday
4.
Diwali
20th October, 2025
Monday
5.
Vishwakarma Day
22nd October, 2025
Wednesday
November 2025 Holidays
1.
Birthday of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji
05th November, 2025
Wednesday
2.
Martyrdom Day of S.Kartar Singh Sarabha ji
16th November, 2025
Sunday
3.
Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur ji
25th November, 2025
Tuesday
December 2025 Holidays
1.
Christmas day
25th December, 2025
Thursday
2
Shaheehi Sabha, Shri Fatehgarh Sahib
27th December, 2025
Saturday
Conclusion
The Punjab Festivals Calendar 2025 is filled with vibrant cultural and religious events. From Lohri in January to Christmas in December, every month has its own significance, bringing people together in joy and devotion.
Planning your year according to this festival list ensures you don’t miss any important event in Punjab.
