Paush Month 2025 begins right after Margashirsha Purnima and marks one of the most spiritually significant periods in the Hindu calendar. This sacred month is dedicated to the worship of Lord Surya and Lord Vishnu, making it a powerful time for tapasya, daan, snan and ancestral prayers. Devotees believe that performing rituals in the Paush month brings blessings of health, prosperity and inner stability.
Paush Month 2025 Start and End Date
As per the Panchang, Paush month starts on Friday, December 5, 2025, and ends on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Throughout this period, several important vrats and festivals take place, adding deep spiritual value to the month.
The month includes significant observances such as Saphala Ekadashi, Paush Amavasya, Dhanu Sankranti, Masik Shivratri and more. Each of these holds a unique place in Hindu tradition, guiding devotees toward purification, discipline and divine blessings.
Paush Month 2025: Complete List of Important Hindu Vrat and Tyohar
| Date | Vrat / Festival |
|---|---|
| 5 December 2025, Friday | Paush Month Begins |
| 7 December 2025, Sunday | Sankashti Chaturthi |
| 11 December 2025, Thursday | Masik Kalashtami |
| 15 December 2025, Monday | Saphala Ekadashi |
| 16 December 2025, Tuesday | Dhanu Sankranti |
| 17 December 2025, Wednesday | Pradosh Vrat |
| 18 December 2025, Thursday | Masik Shivratri |
| 19 December 2025, Friday | Paush Amavasya |
| 22 December 2025, Monday | Somwar Vrat |
| 24 December 2025, Wednesday | Chaturthi Vrat / Christmas Eve |
| 25 December 2025, Thursday | Christmas / Malaviya Jayanti |
| 26 December 2025, Friday | Skanda Sashti |
| 27 December 2025, Saturday | Guru Gobind Jayanti |
| 28 December 2025, Sunday | Durga Ashtami Vrat |
| 30 December 2025, Tuesday | Vaikuntha Ekadashi / Paush Putrada Ekadashi |
| 1 January 2026, Thursday | Pradosh Vrat / New Year 2026 |
| 3 January 2026, Saturday | Paush Purnima (Magh Snan Begins) |
Paush month is known for its emphasis on discipline, purity, and devotion. Worshipping Lord Surya is believed to strengthen vitality and clarity, while Vishnu worship brings peace and abundance. Observing Saphala Ekadashi is believed to help achieve success, and performing Paush Purnima Snan and Daan is considered highly auspicious for spiritual upliftment.
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