Happy New Year 2025

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  • Dry Days in Mumbai 2025 List With Festival & Event Dates: Get Full Calendar With Days When Alcohol Will Not Be Available for Sale in Liquor Stores, Restaurants, Pubs & Bars in the City

    Dry Days in Mumbai 2025 List With Festival & Event Dates: Get Full Calendar With Days When Alcohol Will Not Be Available for Sale in Liquor Stores, Restaurants, Pubs & Bars in the City

    With the new year comes the excitement of vacation plans, long weekend getaways, and holiday parties all over again, as they are the times when everyone gets some time off. Holidays, getaways, and festivals are incomplete without good food and a variety of drinks. Many parties, whether in restaurants, clubs, or at home, involve alcohol. If you are planning special celebrations on major days, holiday weekends, or getaways during festivals in the new year, be sure to note these dry days. They can come as surprises and disrupt your carefully planned parties and gatherings. In India, dry days are observed on occasions of cultural, national, political, and religious importance. Dry Days in India in 2025 List With Festival and Event Dates: Get Full Calendar With Days When Alcohol Will Not Be Available for Sale in Liquor Stores, Pubs and Bars Across the Country.

    What Is a Dry Day?

    A dry day is when the sale, purchase, or serving of alcohol is strictly prohibited. These restrictions are imposed by the government to honour a festival or event and to maintain public decorum during the occasion. However, not all dry days apply to the entire country. Some days are specific to a certain state or city, while others, like Independence Day, Republic Day, or Gandhi Jayanti, apply to the entire country.

    To avoid any last-minute hassles or inconveniences, it is best to note the upcoming dry days in advance so they do not disrupt your celebrations. To help, we have curated a list of the upcoming dry days in Mumbai for 2025. Scroll below to find the complete 2025 calendar with month-wise days and dates that will be marked as dry days or no-alcohol days in the city. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India.

    List of Dry Days 2025 in Mumbai With Festival & Event Dates

    Dates Days Festival/Event
    January 14 Tuesday Makar Sankranti
    January 26 Sunday Republic Day
    January 30 Thursday Shaheed Diwas or Martyrs’ Day
    February 19 Wednesday Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
    February 26 Wednesday Maha Shivratri
    February 23 Sunday Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti
    March 14 Friday Holi
    March 31 Monday Eid-ul-Fitr
    April 6 Sunday Ram Navami
    April 10 Thursday Mahavir Jayanti
    April 14 Monday Ambedkar Jayanti
    April 18 Friday Good Friday
    May 1 Thursday Maharashtra Day
    May 12 Monday Buddha Purnima
    June 7 Saturday Eid-al-Adha
    July 6 Sunday Muharram
    July 6 Sunday Ashadhi Ekadashi
    July 10 Thursday Guru Purnima
    August 15 Friday Independence Day
    August 16 Saturday Janmashtami
    August 27 Wednesday Ganesh Chaturthi
    September 5 Friday Eid-e-Milad
    October 2 Thursday Gandhi Jayanti
    October 2 Thursday Dussehra
    October 20 Monday Diwali
    November 5 Wednesday Guru Nanak Jayanti
    December 25 Thursday Christmas

    The regulations for dry days may change based on government decisions and directives from local authorities. To confirm the exact dates, it is advisable to check the guidelines from the state excise department in advance. In addition, in case of any election days, they will also be marked as dry days.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 05, 2025 06:50 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Dry Days 2025 in Delhi Full Calendar: Get List of Holidays and Important Event Dates When Alcohol Will Not Be Available for Sale in Liquor Stores, Pubs & Bars in the National Capital

    Dry Days 2025 in Delhi Full Calendar: Get List of Holidays and Important Event Dates When Alcohol Will Not Be Available for Sale in Liquor Stores, Pubs & Bars in the National Capital

    Dry Days 2025 in Delhi Full Calendar: With the New Year come plans for vacations, getaways, and festive celebrations all over again. But a dry day can spoil these plans. So, what exactly is a dry day? In India, dry days are observed every year on days of national, political, religious, or cultural importance. On these days, the sale and consumption of alcohol are strictly prohibited in restaurants, pubs, liquor stores, and wine shops across the country. If your holiday plans or parties include alcohol, a dry day could put a damper on your celebrations, as they often coincide with festivals or significant events. Purnima 2025 Calendar: Know Full Moon Dates, Poornima Significance and Fasting Rituals for the Auspicious Observance.

    To avoid any last-minute disappointments, it is a good idea to check and note the dry days in advance. That way, you can plan your gatherings or events accordingly and ensure they take place without any hiccups. While days of national importance like Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti are observed as dry days in India, not all dry days are observed across the country. Some are specific only to certain states, depending on the occasion being observed or celebrated.

    Dry days are observed to ensure that people refrain from consuming alcohol during religious festivals, cultural events, or occasions of political importance. This helps maintain decorum and manage the public in a better way. So, what are the dry days in Delhi for 2025? Delhi will observe dry days on Republic Day, Eid-ul-Fitr, Independence Day, and more. Check the complete list for dry days 2025 in Delhi below. In addition to the below list, dry days could also be declared if there are elections or any other occasion of political significance. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India.

    List of Dry Days 2025 in Delhi With Festival & Event Dates

    Dates Days Festival/Event
    January 26 Sunday Republic Day
    February 26 Wednesday Maha Shivratri
    February 23 Sunday Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti
    March 14 Friday Holi
    March 31 Monday Eid-ul-Fitr
    April 6 Sunday Ram Navami
    April 10 Thursday Mahavir Jayanti
    April 14 Monday Ambedkar Jayanti
    April 18 Friday Good Friday
    May 12 Monday Buddha Purnima
    June 7 Saturday Eid-al-Adha
    July 6 Sunday Muharram
    August 15 Friday Independence Day
    August 16 Saturday Janmashtami
    October 2 Thursday Gandhi Jayanti
    October 20 Monday Diwali
    October 20 Monday Dussehra
    November 5 Wednesday Guru Nanak Jayanti
    December 25 Thursday Christmas

    We hope you find this list helpful. However, it may change based on decisions by the government or local authorities. Hence, it is a good idea to check the updated dry days list with the state’s excise department beforehand.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 05, 2025 06:52 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • January 5, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 5, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 5, 2025, Special Days: It is Day 5 of the New Year 2025, and the day has a lot fewer observances. Some of the celebrations include National Whipped Cream Day, National Bird Day and National Keto Day. Nevertheless, there are several famous celebrity birthdays like Bradley Cooper, Deepika Padukone, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, Diane Keaton and so many more big names. January 2025 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.

    List of Festivals & Events Falling on January 5, 2025 (Sunday)

    1. Skanda Sashti in January 2025

    2. National Whipped Cream Day

    3. National Bird Day

    4. National Keto Day

    5. National Screenwriters Day

    Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries

    1. Bradley Cooper

    2. Deepika Padukone

    3. Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi

    4. Diane Keaton

    5. Kristin Cavallari

    6. Sana Mir

    7. Marilyn Manson

    8. January Jones

    9. Shah Jahan

    10. Hayao Miyazaki

    11. Robert Duvall

    12. Clancy Brown

    13. Suki Waterhouse

    14. Sergiy Stakhovsky

    15. Darlene Hard

    January 4, 2025, Special Days.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 05, 2025 09:34 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • January 4, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 4, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 4, 2025, Special Days: It is Day 4 of the New Year 2025, and the day has a few national and international events. Perihelion Day is the most significant observance of the day. Perihelion Day or Earth at Perihelion means the Earth is closest to the sun, and the sun would appear the biggest on this day. Among other notable celebrations, there are World Braille Day, National Spaghetti Day and National Trivia Day among others. January 2025 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.

    List of Festivals & Events Falling on January 4, 2025 (Saturday)

    1. Perihelion Day

    2. World Braille Day

    3. National Spaghetti Day

    4. National Trivia Day

    5. World Hypnosis Day

    6. World Hypnotism Day

    7. Pop Music Chart Day

    8. Weigh-In Day

    9. National Missouri Day

    Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries

    1. Isaac Newton Birth Anniversary

    2. Emma Mackey

    3. Jiiva

    4. Apurvi Chandela

    5. Gurdas Maan

    6. Aditya Pancholi

    7. Nirupa Roy Birth Anniversary

    8. Aishwarya Sakhuja

    9. Koyal Rana

    January 3, 2025, Special Days.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 04, 2025 12:40 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • January 3, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 3, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 3, 2025, Special Days: It is Day 3 of the New Year 2025, and the day has several national and international events. The biggest celebration of the day is around Savitribai Phule Jayanti to honour the birth anniversary of India’s first female teacher. The observance predominantly takes place in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Vinayaka Chaturthi of January 2025  also falls on January 3 and it is considered an important and auspicious day for the Hindu community. It is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. January 2025 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.

    List of Festivals & Events Falling on January 2, 2025 (Thursday)

    1. Vinayaka Chaturthi of January 2025

    2. Savitribai Phule Jayanti

    3. Balika Din or Mahila Shikshan Din in Maharashtra

    4. Rani Velu Nachiyar Jayanti

    5. Festival of Sleep Day

    6. JRR Tolkien Day

    7. International Mind-Body Wellness Day

    Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries

    1. Jisoo Kim

    2. Florence Pugh

    3. Mel Gibson

    4. Michael Schumacher

    5. Greta Thunberg

    6. Raegan Revord

    7. Iman Gadzhi

    8. Sanjay Khan

    9. Gul Panag

    January 2, 2025, Special Days.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 03, 2025 01:12 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • January 2, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 2, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 2, 2025, Special Days: The second day of the year, January 2 is peppered with fun national and international events like World Introvert Day, National Motivation and Inspiration Day, National Science Fiction Day and so on. There are quite a few food days like National Buffet Day, National Cream Puff Day and Swiss Cheese Day, which is only fair considering we are still enjoying the first days of the New Year 2025. Coming to January 2 famous birthdays, the day will see birthday celebrations of famous people such as Dax Shepard, Kate Bosworth, Rupal Patel, Parakala Prabhakar, Ahuti Prasad and Kirti Azad. January 2025 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.

    List of Festivals & Events Falling on January 2, 2025 (Thursday)

    1. Mannam Jayanthi

    2. Saint Basil’s Day

    3. National Buffet Day

    4. World Introvert Day

    5. National Science Fiction Day

    6. Ancestry Day

    7. National Motivation and Inspiration Day

    8. National Cream Puff Day

    9. National Personal Trainer Day

    10. Swiss Cheese Day

    Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries

    1. Dax Shepard

    2. Kate Bosworth

    3. Taye Diggs

    4. Manav Vij

    5. Gippy Grewal

    6. Rupal Patel

    7. Parakala Prabhakar

    8. Ahuti Prasad

    9. Kirti Azad

    January 1, 2025, Special Days

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 02, 2025 01:56 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • January 1, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 1, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 1, 2025, Special Days: New Year’s Day on January 1 marks the start of the New Year. New Year’s Day is the first day of the calendar year, according to the Gregorian calendar. There are several special days like National Hangover Day and National Bloody Mary Day around New Year’s Day, as well as New Year’s Eve, which falls on December 31. As for special days in India,  a Hindu religious festival falls in the form of Chandra Darshan in January 2025. Other important national and international days falling on January 1, 2025, are Solemnity of Mary, Commitment Day, Copyright Law Day, Euro Day and Global Family Day. As for famous birthdays and birth anniversaries, there are many personalities who are born on this date. January 2025 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.

    List of Festivals & Events Falling on January 1, 2025 (Wednesday)

    1. New Year’s Day 2025

    2. Chandra Darshan in January 2025

    3. Dry January

    4. Solemnity of Mary

    5. Commitment Day

    6. Copyright Law Day

    7. Euro Day

    8. Global Family Day

    9. Haitian Independence Day

    10. International Public Domain Day

    11. National Bloody Mary Day

    12. National Hangover Day

    Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries

    1. Justin Trudeau

    2. Vidya Balan

    3. Sonali Bendre

    4. Jyotiraditya Scindia

    5. Nana Patekar

    6. Aishwarya R. Dhanush

    7. Satyendra Nath Bose

    8. Kamaal R. Khan

    9. Asrani

    10. Parikshit Sahni

    11. Akshay Oberoi

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 01, 2025 04:35 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Indian New Year 2025 Calendar Dates: Gudi Padwa, Baisakhi, Puthandu, Nowruz and Other Important Dates, Guide to Hindu and Other State-Wise Regional Festivals and New Year’s Days

    Indian New Year 2025 Calendar Dates: Gudi Padwa, Baisakhi, Puthandu, Nowruz and Other Important Dates, Guide to Hindu and Other State-Wise Regional Festivals and New Year’s Days

    Indian New Year 2025 Calendar Dates: Every year, people around the world celebrate the start of a new year on January 1. According to the Gregorian Calendar, this day is officially recognised as the beginning of a new year across the globe, and it is celebrated with a lot of joy and enthusiasm. Many countries usher in the new year with unique traditions, fireworks, customs, celebrations, and family gatherings. Just like the other parts of the world, India too celebrates the New Year on January 1. However, India is a diverse country, and every region and community follows varied traditions and different customs and calendars. This means that in addition to January 1, India celebrates New Year on many other days throughout the year. This reflects the country’s rich cultural heritage. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know the Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India.

    In India, people welcome the New Year by following both the solar as well as the lunar calendar. The Hindu calendar, which is based on the movements of the moon, marks the most number of New Year celebrations in the country. Many of these New Year celebrations also align with the harvest season. New Year’s Day 2025 is a time of joy and celebration across different regions. The celebrations begin with Losar, Nowrzu, Navreh 2025, and the major celebrations of Chaitra Navratri 2025, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand, Baisakhi, Sangken, Puthandu, Jur Sital, Vishu, and Pana Sankranti. These celebrations are followed by Poila Baisakh, Parsi New Year, Gujarati New Year, and Gurung New Year. View the complete list of Indian New Year 2025 days and dates. List of Long Weekends in 2025 in India: Check Out the New Year Calendar for the Holiday Dates To Plan Vacations and Weekend Getaways.

    Indian New Year 2025 Days and Dates

    Date Day Festival/Event Region
    January 30, 2025 Thursday Sonam Losar, Tamang, Hyolmo New Year Sikkim (Tamang)
    February 28 – March 2, 2025 Friday – Sunday Gyalpo Lhosar, Sherpa New Year Sikkim (Sherpa)
    February 28 – March 2, 2025 Friday – Sunday Losar, Tibetan New Year Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh (Monpa)
    March 20, 2025 Thursday Nowruz, Parsi New Year Iranis/other Zoroastrians
    March 29, 2025 Saturday Navreh, Kashmiri New Year Kashmir
    March 30 – April 7, 2025 Sunday – Monday Chaitra Navratri, Hindu New Year Bihar, Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and parts of Delhi
    March 30, 2025 Sunday Ugadi, Telugu New Year Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, parts of Goa
    March 30, 2025 Sunday Gudi Padwa, Marathi New Year Maharashtra, Goa (Konkan)
    March 30, 2025 Sunday Cheti Chand, Sindhi New Year Sindh, Sindhi Hindus
    March 30, 2025 Sunday Sajibu Cheiraoba, Meitei New Year (Manipur) Manipur
    April 13, 2025 Sunday Baisakhi, Sikh New Year Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu, and parts of Delhi
    April 13 – 15, 2025 Sunday – Tuesday Sangken, North Eastern New Year Arunachal Pradesh (Khamti, Singpho, Khamyang, Tangsa), Assam (Tai Phake, Tai Aiton, Turung)
    April 14, 2025 Monday Puthandu, Tamil New Year Tamil Nadu
    April 14, 2025 Monday Vishu, Kerala New Year Kerala
    April 14, 2025 Monday Mesha Sankranti, Hindu New Year Uttarakhand (Garhwal and Kumaon), Nepalis (Sikkim, Darjeeling)
    April 14, 2025 Monday Pana Sankranti, Odia New Year Odisha
    April 14, 2025 Monday Jur Sital Mithila
    April 14, 2025 Monday Bisu Parba, Tulu New Year Tulu Nadu
    April 14 – 16, 2025 Monday – Wednesday Bwisagu, Bodos New Year Bodoland, Assam
    April 14 – 20, 2025 Monday – Sunday Bohag Bihu, Assamese New Year Assam
    April 15, 2025 Tuesday Poila Baisakh, Bengali New Year West Bengal
    June 27, 2025 Friday Ashadi Bij, Kutchi New Year Kutch
    August 15, 2025 Friday Parsi New Year Parsis
    October 22, 2025 Wednesday Gujarati New Year, Nutan Varsh Gujarat

    We hope this list helps you plan ahead and get ready beforehand to enjoy the festivities and celebrations of the New Year. On that note, here’s wishing everyone a happy, peaceful, blessed, and prosperous New Year 2025!

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 31, 2024 03:51 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).