List of Important Days And Dates In July 2025

July, the seventh month in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars, spans a duration of 31 days. Originally named Quintilis, denoting its position as the fifth month in a calendar commencing with March, it underwent a transformation in 44 B.C. when the Roman Senate, in tribute to the birth of General Julius Caesar, bestowed upon it the name we recognize today.

This midsummer month holds the distinction of being the warmest across much of the Northern Hemisphere, signifying the zenith of summer. Conversely, in a mirroring pattern for the Southern Hemisphere, July is the second month of winter. As July unfolds, it marks the commencement of the second half of the calendar year. Notably, for those residing in the Southern Hemisphere, July aligns with the seasonal characteristics of January in the Northern Hemisphere. Thus, July serves as a pivotal point, bridging the warmth of summer and the chill of winter across the hemispheric divide.

6th July 2025, Sunday, Devshayani Ekadashi

Devshayani Ekadashi is the day when Lord Vishnu, along with his consort Goddess Lakshmi goes into yogic sleep, called Yoga-Nidra. He rests for four months on the coiled body of his serpent, Sheshnag, in Kshirsagar of the cosmic ocean.

Meanwhile, Lord Shiva takes care of the entire universe. Devshayani Ekadashi is observed on the eleventh date of Shukla Paksha of Ashadha (June-July) month.

This year Devshayani Ekadashi will be celebrated on Sunday, 6th July 2025.

The four months of lord Vishnu’s Yoga-Nidra mark the starting month of Chaturmas, which includes Shravan, Bhadrapad, Ashwin and Kartik (August, September, October, November and December). Devshayani Ekadashi is celebrated all over India with great enthusiasm and strong belief.

10st July, 2025, Thursday, Guru Purnima

Every year, Guru Purnima is celebrated on the Purnima (full moon) of Ashadha (June–July) as per the Hindu calendar. This year Guru Purnima will be celebrated on 10 st July, 2025. Guru is derived from Sanskrit, where "Gu" means darkness and "Ru" means remover of darkness.

This festival is celebrated to honor and worship the gurus (teachers). Guru Purnima is also the birth anniversary of the famous sage Ved Vyas; hence this day is also known as Vyas Purnima. On this day, devotees take a holy bath and follow a satvik diet.

People also visit the temples of spiritual gurus and offer them sweets, fruits and Dakshina. Guru Purnima is an auspicious festival of Hindus, Jains and Buddhism and is widely celebrated in India, Bhutan and Nepal.

27th July 2025, Sunday, Hariyali Teej

Hariyali Teej is one of the major festivals for Hindu married women. According to the Hindu calendar, this festival is celebrated on the Tritiya of Shukla Paksha of the month of Shravan. This year Hariyali Teej will be celebrated on 7th August 2024, Saturday.

On this festival, married women follow a fast for the long life and prosperity of their husbands and married life. The festival falls during the monsoon season when the surroundings are filled with greenery; hence it is known as Hariyali Teej (Green Teej).

This festival is also known as Sawan Teej, Chhoti Teej, and Madhushrava Teej. On this day, Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva are worshipped as it is the day Lord Shiva accepted Goddess Parvati as his wife.

That's why Goddess Parvati is also known as Teej Mata. Hariyali Teej is widely celebrated in North India; even though the way of celebration may differ, it is celebrated with equal enthusiasm everywhere.

29th July 2025, Tuesday, Nag Panchami

Nag Panchami is one of the unique and auspicious festivals in India for the Hindus. People worship snakes by offering them milk, which is widely celebrated in India, Nepal and other South Asian countries.

According to the Hindu calendar, Nag Panchami is celebrated on the 5th day of the holy month of Shravan (July-August). This year, Nag Panchami will be celebrated on Friday, 29 July 2025. On this day, women usually pray for the well-being of their brothers and family.