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.