October Month

In 2025, October in India is a month filled with significant festivals and holidays, including Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (October 2nd), Dussehra/Vijaya Dashami (October 2nd), Diwali (October 20th), and Chhath Puja (October 27-28). Other notable events include Karwa Chauth (October 10th) and Bhai Dooj (October 23rd).

October 2025 Calendar with Holidays and Celebrations of India:

• October 2nd:

  Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi) and Dussehra/Vijaya Dashami (celebrating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana).

• October 10th:

  Karwa Chauth (a Hindu festival celebrated by married women for the long life of their husbands).

• October 20th:

  Diwali (festival of lights, marking the victory of good over evil).

• October 22nd:

  Govardhan Puja (a festival associated with the worship of Lord Krishna) and Vikram Samvat New Year.

• October 23rd:

  Bhai Dooj (a festival celebrated by Hindus, where siblings exchange gifts and blessings).

• October 27-28:

  Chhath Puja (a Hindu festival primarily celebrated in Bihar and parts of Uttar Pradesh and Odisha, dedicated to the Sun God).