Important Days And Dates In September 2025

September is the 9th month of the year, which has 30 days. The name is derived from septem, meaning "seven" in Latin, indicating the position in the early Roman calendar. It is a month of many festivals celebrated across the world with their unique significance, cultural heritage and traditions.

In India, several festivals are celebrated in September, showcasing India’s cultural diversity and heritage. Below is the list of festivals celebrated this month; let's have a look: 

Teacher's Day is dedicated to teachers' honour. It is celebrated annually on the 5th of September as National Teachers' Day and secondly on the 5th of October as World Teachers' Day.

The day also celebrates the birth anniversary of Dr. S. Sarvepalli, the second President of India and the first Vice President of India. Teacher's Day also marks as Guru Purnima by Hindus, Jains and Buddhism.

The first Teacher's Day was celebrated in 1962, and this day should be celebrated with utmost love and respect for those who have always inspired us to walk on the right path.

5th September 2025, Friday, Onam/Thiruvonam

Onam is the most cherished and auspicious festival for the Malayalam people. The festival marks the annual homecoming of the demon king Mahabali, the appearance of the Vamana avatar of Lord Vishnu, and the harvest festival for the Malayalam people.

It is a 10 days festival celebrated with much fervour and celebrated in the month of Chingam (August-September). This year, Onam/Thiruvonam will be celebrated on Saturday, September 5, 2025.

Onam is the festival where Kerala is filled with trumpets, drums, elephants, boat races, dance, art, music, flowers and much more.

5th September 2025, Friday, Eid Milad Un Nabi

Eid Milad un Nabi also known as Mawlid or Eid-e-Milad, is one of the important festivals of Muslims, celebrated all over the world. The day marks the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam.

According to the Islamic calendar, Prophet Muhammad was born on the 12th day of the third month. That's why Eid Milad un Nabi is celebrated on the 12th day of the third month.

This holy day will be celebrated this year on 5th September 2025, Thursday. On the day of Eid-e-Milad, Muslims carry processions and also recite the teachings of Prophet Muhammad.

On Eid Milad Un Nabi, the Relics of Prophet Muhammad are displayed after morning prayers at Hazratbal Dargah, Jammu and Kashmir. Huge religious gatherings, rallies and parades are also organised in Hyderabad. The day is celebrated all over the world with utmost joy and faith.

Among all Chaturdashis, Anant Chaturdashi is one of the important festivals for Jains and Hindus. According to the Hindu calendar, this holy festival is celebrated annually on the 14th day of the Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada.

Anant Chaturdashi, also known as Anant Chaudas, marks the worship of Lord Vishnu. On this auspicious day, devotees go to the waterfront with idols of Lord Vishnu, accompanied by dancing and singing in a procession.

On this day, both men and women observe a fast for a prosperous and blissful life. This festival is celebrated enthusiastically in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.