2025 Calendar: Your Quick Guide to the Year’s Biggest Dates
Looking for a simple way to keep track of what matters in 2025? From festivals and sports showdowns to weather warnings and market news, this guide pulls the most useful dates into one place. Grab a pen, mark your phone, and let’s make sure you never miss a beat.
Key Festivals, Holidays and Cultural Moments
India’s cultural calendar is packed, and 2025 is no different. Ganesh Chaturthi lands on September 2, and the Ganesh Chaturthi Songs article suggests seven Bollywood tracks to power your celebrations. If you’re in Mumbai, don’t miss the Lalbaugcha Raja Ganpati Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi – a massive crowd gathered on September 13, with Anant Ambani walking alongside devotees. For those who love a good tradition, the week of August 24 sees the Kakori Train Action centenary in Uttar Pradesh, a perfect time to explore local history.
Religious holidays also drive travel and traffic. Delhi‑NCR faces a sticky heat wave around August 27, with temperatures hitting 35.6°C and humidity at 65%. The IMD forecast warns of scattered showers, so pack an umbrella if you’re heading out for the weekend. In the north, heavy rainfall alerts hit Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Himachal in early September, making road trips a bit tricky.
Sports, Weather Alerts and Market Moves You Can’t Ignore
If cricket is your thing, mark the IPL 2025 opener at Eden Gardens. KKR vs RCB kicks off under an orange alert on Friday night, with thunderstorms possible between 7–8 pm. The ground staff have covered the outfield, but keep an eye on local updates if you plan to watch live.
International cricket also heats up: the Champions Trophy 2025 sees Pakistan struggling at home, while the WCL 2025 T20 final pits India Champions against South Africa Champions on July 23 in Nepal. For tennis fans, the Japan Open 2025 will see PV Sindhu exit early, and Gael Monfils becomes the second‑oldest player to win a match at the Miami Open.
Beyond sports, the market has its own drama. Reliance Industries’ AGM in 2025 announced a Jio IPO timeline for early 2026 and a new AI arm, causing shares to slide 2.3%. Meanwhile, a 50% US tariff is rattling the Indian carpet industry, prompting calls for government bailouts.
Weather-wise, Delhi‑NCR, UP, Bihar and Rajasthan can expect monsoon bursts around August 24, with humidity high and flash floods possible. The IMD has issued red alerts for Noida on August 23, leading to water‑logged streets and gridlocks. If you’re traveling in North India, the heavy‑rain outlook for Uttarkashi and surrounding hills means landslides could block mountain passes.
Finally, keep an eye on everyday practicalities. The Tata Nano ‘helicopter’ business in Bihar shows how local ingenuity turns cheap cars into wedding attractions – a fun example of Indian ‘jugaad’. And for those interested in DIY beauty, making natural kajal from puja wicks offers a safe, cultural alternative to store‑bought products.
All these events, alerts and trends fit neatly into the 2025 calendar. Use this guide as a reference point, set reminders for the dates that matter most, and stay ahead of the curve throughout the year.
