What are the main pagan holidays in 2025?
The primary pagan holidays of the Wheel of the Year in 2025 begin with Imbolc on February 1, followed by Ostara on March 20, Beltane on May 1, Litha (Summer Solstice) on June 20, Lughnasadh (Lammas) on August 1, Mabon (Autumn Equinox) on September 22, Samhain on October 31, and Yule (Winter Solstice) on December 21.
These eight festivals mark seasonal transitions and are celebrated by many pagan and Wiccan traditions.
When does each pagan holiday fall in 2025?
Here is a table with the eight key festivals and their dates in 2025:
| No. | Festival (Northern Hemisphere) | Date in 2025 | What it marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Imbolc | Sat–Sun, Feb 1-2 | The first stirrings of spring, purification & light returning. |
| 2 | Ostara (Spring Equinox) | Thu, Mar 20 | Balance of day & night; renewal and fertility. |
| 3 | Beltane | Thu, May 1 | Fire festival celebrating life blooming, union of God & Goddess. |
| 4 | Litha (Summer Solstice) | Fri, Jun 20 | Peak solar energy; longest day of the year. |
| 5 | Lughnasadh / Lammas | Fri, Aug 1 | First harvest festival; grain, bread, gratitude. |
| 6 | Mabon (Autumn Equinox) | Mon, Sept 22 | Day and night equal again; second harvest, giving thanks. |
| 7 | Samhain | Fri, Oct 31 | End of harvest; beginning of darker half of year; honoring ancestors. |
| 8 | Yule (Winter Solstice) | Sun, Dec 21 | Winter solstice; rebirth of light, turning of the wheel. |
Note: Some traditions observe these dates at sundown the previous day (since many pagan calendars mark a day from sunset to sunset).
Also, in the Southern Hemisphere the seasons are reversed and many pagans shift the schedule by six months.
How to celebrate or mark these pagan holidays in 2025
Here are some conversational, step-by-step suggestions:
- Choose your date: Pick the holiday you want to focus on (e.g. Beltane on May 1).
- Create a simple ritual: For Beltane, you might light a fire (or candle), dance or walk outside, decorate with flowers or a maypole – the theme is vitality and union.
- Reflect on theme: What does this time of year call for? For Litha, maybe gratitude for growth or sharing abundance.
- Invite community or pace alone: You might gather a group, share food, or quietly mark the time at home.
- Record for next year: Note what you did and what felt meaningful so you can build on it in 2026.
These steps make pagan holidays 2025 more than a date—they become meaningful.
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