May 2025 Vrat Festivals List: The month of May in 2025 will begin in Mrigashira Nakshatra and will come to an end in Ashlesha Nakshatra. This month is very special in the Hindu calendar. Many important fasts and festivals will take place during this time. Not only this, the movement of some big planets will also happen this month which makes it spiritually important. There are going to be several fasts including Mohini Ekadashi and Apara Ekadashi.
Also, a big festival like Buddha Purnima will also be celebrated in May. According to the Hindu Panchang, some days in May will come under the months of Vaishakh and some under Jyeshtha. There are lots of religious events and planetary changes happening this month. Let’s know in simple words which days are considered special this time.
Fasting Festivals of May
- 3 May 2025 – Ganga Saptami
- 5 May 2025 – Sita Navami
- 8 May 2025- Mohini Ekadashi
- 9 May 2025 – Shukra Pradosh Vrat
- 11 May 2025- Narasimha Jayanti
- 12 May 2025 – Vaishakh Purnima Vrat or Buddha Purnima
- 13 May 2025- Narada Jayanti
- 16 May 2025- Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi
- 23 May 2025- Apara Ekadashi
- 24 May 2025 – Shani Pradosh Vrat
- 26 May 2025- Shani Jayanti
Religious Dates and Important Vrats in May
Ganga Saptami
Ganga Saptami is the first major festival in May, and it will be celebrated on May 3. This day is believed to be the rebirth of Maa Ganga. The date begins at 7:51 in the morning on May 3 and ends at 7:18 in the morning the next day. Since the Uday Tithi falls on May 3, the festival will be celebrated on this day itself. People believe that on Ganga Saptami, Ganga came back again, and she is also worshipped as Jahnavi, the daughter of Rishi Jahnu.
Sita Navami
After that comes Sita Navami, also called Sita Jayanti, which will be celebrated on May 5. This day marks the appearance of Mata Sita, the wife of Lord Ram. Married women fast on this day and pray for their husband’s long life. This vrat falls on the ninth day of the bright half of Vaishakh month.
Mohini Ekadashi
Mohini Ekadashi will be observed on May 8 this year. The eleventh day of the bright side of Vaishakh starts at 10:19 am on May 7 and ends at 12:29 pm on May 8. As the Uday Tithi falls on May 8, the fast will be kept on that day. Mohini Ekadashi is considered very important and is observed for peace and blessings.
Shukra Pradosh Vrat
On May 9, people will keep Shukra Pradosh Vrat, which happens when the Trayodashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha comes on a Friday. This fast is kept for Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is believed that those who worship with devotion on this day get blessings for happiness and health.
Narasimha Jayanti
Narasimha Jayanti will fall on May 11. It marks the appearance of Lord Narasimha, who is the fourth avatar of Lord Vishnu. He is the one who destroyed the demon Hiranyakashipu. This celebration will happen on the fourteenth day of the bright side of Vaishakh. The best time to worship on this day will be from 4:21 pm to 7:03 pm.
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Buddha Purnima
Vaishakh Purnima, also known as Buddha Purnima, will be celebrated on May 12. People believe that Lord Buddha was born on this full moon day. The Purnima Tithi starts at 8:01 pm on May 11 and ends at 10:25 pm on May 12. The moon will rise on this day at 6:57 pm. This full moon comes right after Narasimha Jayanti and is considered a very peaceful and spiritual day.
Narada Jayanti
Narada Jayanti will take place on May 13. It is observed on the Pratipada Tithi of the dark half of Jyeshtha month. Devarshi Narada is known as the great devotee of Lord Vishnu and also someone who used to give news and messages to the gods in ancient stories. That is why his Jayanti is celebrated.
Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi
Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi on May 16. The Tithi for this starts at 4:02 am and goes on till 5:13 am on May 17. This Chaturthi is kept in honour of Lord Ganesha. People keep fasts on this day and pray for removing problems from life.
Apara Ekadashi
Apara Ekadashi will be observed on May 23. This fast is kept on the eleventh day of the dark half of Jyeshtha month. The fast is broken the next day, May 24, between 5:26 am and 8:11 am. People believe that keeping this fast helps wash away sins and brings good fortune.
Shani Pradosh Vrat
Shani Pradosh Vrat will also be kept on May 24. When the Pradosh Vrat falls on a Saturday, it is called Shani Pradosh. The Trayodashi Tithi of the dark side of Jyeshtha month is considered for this fast. The puja time is from 7:20 pm to 9:13 pm. Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshipped on this day.
Shani Jayanti
Shani Jayanti will be celebrated on May 26. This day is also Jyeshtha Amavasya. It is also known as Vat Savitri Amavasya. The Amavasya Tithi will begin at 12:11 pm on May 26 and end at 8:31 am on May 27. Shani Jayanti is the birthday of Lord Shani, and devotees worship him to avoid bad luck and get his blessings.
