Calendar 2025 - Full Year at a Glance
Quickly access each month of the 2025 calendar
Complete 2025 Holiday Calendar
Your comprehensive guide to holidays, observances, and important dates worldwide. Plan your year with precision using our detailed month-by-month breakdown of federal holidays, religious observances, and international celebrations.
Essential Facts About 2025
Understanding the calendar structure helps with effective planning for business, education, and personal activities throughout the year.
Standard Year
2025 is a common year with 365 days, starting on Wednesday and ending on Wednesday.
Lunar New Year
January 29 marks the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac calendar.
Long Weekends
Multiple federal holidays fall on Mondays, creating extended weekend opportunities.
Global Observances
Includes major holidays from diverse cultures and international commemorations.
Q1 January - March 2025
- Jan 01 New Year's Day Federal Wednesday
- Jan 06 Epiphany Religious Monday
- Jan 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Federal Monday
- Jan 26 Australia Day Intl Sunday
- Jan 27 Holocaust Remembrance Day Monday
- Jan 29 Lunar New Year (Snake) Intl Wednesday
- Feb 02 Groundhog Day Sunday
- Feb 14 Valentine's Day Friday
- Feb 17 Presidents' Day Federal Monday
- Feb 28 Ramadan Begins Religious Friday
- Mar 04 Mardi Gras / Shrove Tuesday Tuesday
- Mar 05 Ash Wednesday Religious Wednesday
- Mar 08 International Women's Day Intl Saturday
- Mar 09 Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday
- Mar 14 Holi Religious Friday
- Mar 17 St. Patrick's Day Monday
- Mar 20 Spring Equinox Thursday
- Mar 30 Eid al-Fitr Religious Sunday
Q2 April - June 2025
- Apr 01 April Fools' Day Tuesday
- Apr 13 Palm Sunday Religious Sunday
- Apr 13 Passover Begins Religious Sunday
- Apr 18 Good Friday Religious Friday
- Apr 20 Easter Sunday Religious Sunday
- Apr 22 Earth Day Intl Tuesday
- May 01 International Workers' Day Intl Thursday
- May 05 Cinco de Mayo Monday
- May 11 Mother's Day Sunday
- May 26 Memorial Day Federal Monday
- Jun 02 Shavuot Religious Monday
- Jun 06 Eid al-Adha Religious Friday
- Jun 14 Flag Day Saturday
- Jun 15 Father's Day Sunday
- Jun 19 Juneteenth Federal Thursday
- Jun 20 Summer Solstice Friday
- Jun 27 Islamic New Year Religious Friday
Q3 July - September 2025
- Jul 01 Canada Day Intl Tuesday
- Jul 04 Independence Day Federal Friday
- Jul 06 Ashura Religious Sunday
- Jul 14 Bastille Day Intl Monday
- Aug 09 International Day of Indigenous Peoples Intl Saturday
- Aug 12 International Youth Day Intl Tuesday
- Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Religious Friday
- Aug 16 Krishna Janmashtami Religious Saturday
- Aug 26 Women's Equality Day Tuesday
- Aug 25 Summer Bank Holiday UK Monday
- Sep 01 Labor Day Federal Monday
- Sep 05 Mawlid al-Nabi Religious Friday
- Sep 21 International Day of Peace Intl Sunday
- Sep 22 Autumn Equinox Monday
- Sep 23 Rosh Hashanah Religious Tuesday
Q4 October - December 2025
- Oct 02 Yom Kippur Religious Thursday
- Oct 03 German Unity Day Intl Friday
- Oct 07 Sukkot Begins Religious Tuesday
- Oct 13 Indigenous Peoples' Day Federal Monday
- Oct 20 Diwali Religious Monday
- Oct 24 United Nations Day Intl Friday
- Oct 31 Halloween Friday
- Nov 01 All Saints' Day Religious Saturday
- Nov 02 Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday
- Nov 11 Veterans Day Federal Tuesday
- Nov 27 Thanksgiving Day Federal Thursday
- Nov 28 Black Friday Friday
- Dec 15 Hanukkah Begins Religious Monday
- Dec 21 Winter Solstice Sunday
- Dec 24 Christmas Eve Wednesday
- Dec 25 Christmas Day Federal Thursday
- Dec 26 Kwanzaa Begins / Boxing Day Intl Friday
- Dec 31 New Year's Eve Wednesday
US Federal Holidays 2025
Complete list of federally recognized holidays in the United States. These are days when federal government offices are closed and many businesses observe reduced hours or closures.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Wednesday | First day of the calendar year |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 20 | Monday | Third Monday of January |
| Presidents' Day | February 17 | Monday | Third Monday of February (Washington's Birthday) |
| Memorial Day | May 26 | Monday | Last Monday of May |
| Juneteenth | June 19 | Thursday | Commemorates emancipation of enslaved people |
| Independence Day | July 4 | Friday | Celebrates the Declaration of Independence |
| Labor Day | September 1 | Monday | First Monday of September |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day | October 13 | Monday | Second Monday of October (Columbus Day) |
| Veterans Day | November 11 | Tuesday | Honors military veterans |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 27 | Thursday | Fourth Thursday of November |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Thursday | Christian celebration of Christ's birth |
Note: When a federal holiday falls on Saturday, it is usually observed on Friday. When it falls on Sunday, it is observed on Monday. In 2025, Independence Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend opportunity.
Seasonal Overview 2025
The astronomical seasons are determined by the position of Earth relative to the Sun, marked by equinoxes and solstices.
Spring
March 20
Vernal Equinox at 09:01 UTC
Summer
June 20
Summer Solstice at 22:42 UTC
Autumn
September 22
Autumnal Equinox at 18:19 UTC
Winter
December 21
Winter Solstice at 15:03 UTC
Major Religious Observances 2025
Important dates for major world religions throughout the year. Dates for holidays based on lunar calendars are approximate and may vary.
Christian
- Jan 6 Epiphany
- Mar 5 Ash Wednesday
- Apr 18 Good Friday
- Apr 20 Easter Sunday
- May 29 Ascension Day
- Jun 8 Pentecost
- Dec 25 Christmas Day
Jewish
- Mar 14 Purim
- Apr 13-21 Passover
- Jun 2 Shavuot
- Sep 23-25 Rosh Hashanah
- Oct 2 Yom Kippur
- Oct 7 Sukkot
- Dec 15-23 Hanukkah
Islamic
- Feb 28 Ramadan Begins
- Mar 30 Eid al-Fitr
- Jun 6 Eid al-Adha
- Jun 27 Islamic New Year
- Jul 6 Ashura
- Sep 5 Mawlid al-Nabi
Hindu
- Mar 14 Holi
- Mar 30 New Year (Ugadi)
- Aug 16 Janmashtami
- Aug 27 Ganesh Chaturthi
- Oct 1 Navratri
- Oct 2 Dussehra
- Oct 20 Diwali
Buddhist
- Feb 15 Parinirvana Day
- May 12 Vesak (Buddha Day)
- Jul 10 Asalha Puja
- Dec 8 Bodhi Day
Sikh
- Jan 6 Guru Gobind Singh Ji
- Apr 13 Vaisakhi
- Jun 16 Martyrdom of Arjan Dev
- Nov 5 Guru Nanak Gurpurab
Orthodox
- Jan 7 Christmas (Julian)
- Jan 19 Theophany
- Apr 20 Orthodox Easter
- Aug 15 Dormition of Mary
East Asian
- Jan 29 Lunar New Year
- Feb 12 Lantern Festival
- Apr 4 Qingming Festival
- May 31 Dragon Boat Festival
- Oct 6 Mid-Autumn Festival
Note: Dates for holidays based on lunar or lunisolar calendars (Islamic, Jewish, Hindu, East Asian) are calculated for 2025 and may shift by a day depending on moon sighting and regional variations.
Planning Your 2025
Strategic tips for maximizing your time off and coordinating schedules throughout the year.
Long Weekend Opportunities
Several federal holidays fall on Mondays in 2025, creating natural three-day weekends:
- Jan 20: MLK Jr. Day
- Feb 17: Presidents' Day
- May 26: Memorial Day
- Sep 1: Labor Day
- Oct 13: Indigenous Peoples' Day
Vacation Planning Tips
Maximize your PTO by strategically planning around holidays:
- Thanksgiving Week: Take Wed-Fri off for 9 days (Nov 22-30)
- Christmas/New Year: Bridge Dec 25 - Jan 1 with minimal PTO
- July 4 Weekend: Independence Day on Friday creates 3-day weekend
- Spring Break: Plan around Easter (Apr 20) for family travel
Business Considerations
Key scheduling factors for business operations in 2025:
- Q1 Planning: Account for New Year and MLK Day closures
- Fiscal Year: Many companies end Q4 around Thanksgiving
- International: Coordinate with regional holidays globally
- Retail: Black Friday (Nov 28) kicks off holiday shopping
Working Days in 2025
Essential statistics for payroll, project planning, and business scheduling. Calculations assume a standard Monday-Friday work week.
Quarterly Breakdown
| Quarter | Weekdays | Fed. Holidays | Work Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 (Jan-Mar) | 64 | 2 | 62 |
| Q2 (Apr-Jun) | 66 | 2 | 64 |
| Q3 (Jul-Sep) | 66 | 2 | 64 |
| Q4 (Oct-Dec) | 65 | 5 | 60 |
Important Notes
- Calculations based on 11 US federal holidays
- Actual work days vary by employer and location
- Some states observe additional holidays (e.g., state-specific days)
- Private sector may observe different holiday schedules
- International offices follow local holiday calendars
Pro Tip: When planning projects, always add buffer time around major holidays when staff availability may be reduced.
Daylight Saving Time 2025
Daylight Saving Time (DST) affects scheduling, international coordination, and daily routines. Here are the key dates for 2025:
- DST Begins: Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM - Clocks "spring forward" one hour
- DST Ends: Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 2:00 AM - Clocks "fall back" one hour
- Duration: DST lasts approximately 8 months in 2025
Note: Not all US states observe DST. Arizona (except Navajo Nation) and Hawaii do not change their clocks. Always verify local rules when scheduling across time zones.
Spring Forward
March 9
+1 Hour at 2:00 AM
Fall Back
November 2
-1 Hour at 2:00 AM