December 2025 calendar: Major holidays, festivals and important days to keep track of
The final month of 2025 is here! December 2025 brings a mix of cultural celebrations, international observances, and national holidays, making it a month full of reflection, festivity, and awareness. With 31 days, December marks the end of the year, giving people a chance to look back on the year and prepare for the new one.
From Christmas and Hanukkah to New Year’s Eve, December is celebrated worldwide. In India, it is also a month for cultural observances and weddings. Several global days in December 2025 are dedicated to raising awareness on social issues, fostering solidarity, and honouring significant achievements.
Winter Vacation: Most schools observe winter vacation throughout December, with dates varying by state and institution.
Fixed Public and Regional Holidays in December 2025
7th December (Sunday) – Weekly Holiday
14th December (Sunday) – Weekly Holiday
19th December – Goa Liberation Day (Goa)
24th December – Christmas Eve (Meghalaya, Mizoram)
25th December – Christmas (National Holiday)
26th December – Boxing Day (Mizoram, Telangana)
27th December – Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti (Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh)
Key Days and Events in December 2025
Here’s a look at the major holidays and important observances to keep in mind this month:
1st December 2025 – World AIDS Day
2nd December 2025 – National Pollution Control Day, International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, World Computer Literacy Day
3rd December 2025 – World Day of the Handicapped
4th December 2025 – Indian Navy Day
5th December 2025 – International Volunteer Day, World Soil Day
6th December 2025 – National Microwave Oven Day
7th December 2025 – Armed Forces Flag Day, International Civil Aviation Day
8th December 2025 – Bodhi Day
9th December 2025 – International Anti-Corruption Day
10th December 2025 – Human Rights Day
11th December 2025 – International Mountain Day, UNICEF Day
13th December 2025 – National Horse Day
14th December 2025 – National Energy Conservation Day
16th December 2025 – Vijay Diwas
18th December 2025 – Minorities Rights Day (India), International Migrants Day, Goa Liberation Day
20th December 2025 – International Human Solidarity Day
21st December 2025 – World Saree Day, Blue Christmas, Winter Solstice
22nd December 2025 – National Mathematics Day
23rd December 2025 – Kisan Diwas
24th December 2025 – National Consumer Rights Day, Supermoon
25th December 2025 – Christmas, Good Governance Day (India)
26th December 2025 – Veer Bal Diwas, Boxing Day
31st December 2025 – New Year’s Eve
Whether planning festive celebrations, family gatherings, or observing international days, having a glance at the December 2025 calendar helps you stay organised.