Important days in October 2025 in India

Here’s the list of important days in October 2025 in India in simple format (without table):

• 1 October – Ayudha Puja; Maha Navami
• 2 October – Gandhi Jayanti; International Day of Non-Violence; Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
• 6 October – World Habitat Day
• 8 October – Indian Air Force Day
• 9 October – World Postal Day; World Sight Day
• 10 October – Karwa Chauth; World Mental Health Day
• 16 October – World Food Day
• 19 October – Dhanteras
  
• 20 October – Kali Puja
• 21 October – Diwali (Deepavali)
• 22 October – Govardhan Puja / Lakshmi Puja
• 23 October – Bhai Dooj
• 27 October – Chhath Puja begins
• 31 October – National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas

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• 1 October (Wednesday) – Ayudha Puja; Maha Navami → Worship of tools/instruments; ninth day of Navratri.
• 2 October (Thursday) – Gandhi Jayanti; International Day of Non-Violence; Dussehra → Birth of Mahatma Gandhi; non-violence day; victory of good over evil.
• 6 October (Monday) – World Habitat Day → Awareness on housing and urban development.
• 8 October (Wednesday) – Indian Air Force Day → Celebrates achievements of the Indian Air Force.
• 9 October (Thursday) – World Postal Day; World Sight Day → Celebrates postal services; awareness on vision and blindness.
• 10 October (Friday) – Karwa Chauth; World Mental Health Day → Fasting by married women; global mental health awareness.
• 16 October (Thursday) – World Food Day → Focus on hunger, food security, and nutrition.
• 19 October (Sunday) – Dhanteras → Beginning of Diwali festivities; associated with wealth and prosperity.
• 20 October (Monday) – Kali Puja → Worship of Goddess Kali, especially in eastern India.
• 21 October (Tuesday) – Diwali (Deepavali) → Festival of Lights, celebrated across India.
• 22 October (Wednesday) – Govardhan Puja / Lakshmi Puja → Part of Diwali rituals; worship of Govardhan and Goddess Lakshmi.
• 23 October (Thursday) – Bhai Dooj → Celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.
• 27 October (Monday) – Chhath Puja begins → Festival dedicated to the Sun God, especially in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
• 31 October (Friday) – National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) → Birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel; promotes unity and integrity.