Christianfeast day:
Anne(Eastern Christianity), Christopher(Western Christianity), Cucuphas, Glodesind, James the Great(Western Christianity), John I Agnus, Julian of Le Mans(translation), Magnerich of Trier, July 25 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
A Christian feast day honoring several saints across Eastern and Western traditions on July 25.
Christian feast days mark the liturgical celebrations of saints in various Christian traditions. On July 25, Eastern Christians commemorate Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary, while Western traditions honor Saint Christopher and Saint James the Great among others. The day includes special readings, hymns, and prayers dedicated to each saint. Many communities hold services, processions, and the veneration of relics. The Eastern Orthodox Church adds these celebrations to the Menaion calendar, and Roman Catholics observe James the Greater’s feast with Mass. Customs vary by region, but all reflect on the faith and legacy of these early Christian figures.
feast day
Anne
Eastern Christianity
Christopher
Western Christianity
Cucuphas
Glodesind
James the Great
Western Christianity
John I Agnus
Julian of Le Mans
translation
Magnerich of Trier
July 25 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Guanacaste Day(Costa Rica)
A Costa Rican public holiday celebrating the annexation of the Guanacaste province from Nicaragua in 1824.
Guanacaste Day commemorates Costa Rica’s peaceful annexation of the Guanacaste Province on July 25, 1824. The holiday celebrates local culture with traditional folk music, marimba performances, and colorful parades. Throughout the province, communities hold rodeos and cattle ranching demonstrations reflecting Guanacaste’s ranching heritage. Artisans display handicrafts, and towns host festivals showcasing regional cuisine and dances. Government ceremonies recognize the historic union and its importance in Costa Rican identity. Visitors experience the warm hospitality and festive spirit that define the region’s proud traditions.
Guanacaste Day
Costa Rica
National Baha'i Day(Jamaica)
A Jamaican public holiday honoring the Baha'i Faith and its principles of unity and equality.
National Baha'i Day in Jamaica was established to recognize the Baha'i community’s contributions to national unity and interfaith dialogue. Celebrated on July 25, it features cultural programs, educational exhibitions, and community service activities. The holiday encourages reflection on the Baha'i teachings of peace, justice, and the oneness of humanity. Schools and public institutions often host interreligious panels and musical performances. This official observance underscores Jamaica’s commitment to religious diversity and social harmony.
National Baha'i Day
Jamaica
National Day of Galicia(Galicia, Spain)
A regional holiday in Galicia honoring the feast of Saint James, the region’s patron saint.
The National Day of Galicia, observed on July 25, celebrates the feast of Saint James (Santiago), Galicia’s patron saint. Festivities include pilgrimages to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, where believers attend special masses and venerate the saint’s relics. Traditional Galician music, dancing, and regional cuisine are showcased in streets and plazas. Cultural events feature folk groups performing in traditional attire and exhibitions of Galician art and history. Official ceremonies in the capital highlight the region’s cultural identity and autonomous heritage.
National Day of Galicia
Galicia, Spain
Puerto Rico Constitution Day(Puerto Rico)
A public holiday commemorating the adoption of Puerto Rico’s constitution in 1952.
Puerto Rico Constitution Day marks the anniversary of the 1952 constitutional convention that established the Commonwealth’s self-governing status. Celebrations include official ceremonies at the Capitol building, educational forums on constitutional history, and civic discussions. Schools organize student presentations on government and law, while cultural institutions host exhibitions showcasing Puerto Rican heritage. The day fosters reflection on civil rights, governance, and the island’s political identity. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing dialogue about Puerto Rico’s future and status.
Puerto Rico Constitution Day
Puerto Rico
International Afro-descendant Women's Day
An international observance honoring the contributions and struggles of Afro-descendant women worldwide.
International Afro-descendant Women’s Day, celebrated on July 25, highlights the cultural, social, and political achievements of women of African descent. First proclaimed in 1992, it addresses the challenges of discrimination, inequality, and violence faced by Afro-descendant women. The day features conferences, art exhibitions, and community workshops that promote gender equality and racial justice. Activists use the occasion to advocate for policy changes and greater representation in leadership. Events around the world celebrate resilience, heritage, and solidarity within the Afro-descendant community.
International Afro-descendant Women's Day
Tenjin Matsuri(Osaka, Japan)
One of Japan’s top three festivals, honoring Sugawara no Michizane with land and river processions.
Tenjin Matsuri is a vibrant Shinto festival held on July 24–25 in Osaka to honor Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of scholarship. The celebrations feature ornate land processions through the city streets and a spectacular river procession with illuminated boats. Attendees enjoy traditional music, dance performances, and fireworks over the Okawa River. Local shrines host purification rituals, and participants wear historic costumes to reenact ancient ceremonies. This centuries-old festival combines religious devotion with cultural flair, drawing millions of visitors each year.
Tenjin Matsuri
Osaka, Japan
Anne(Eastern Christianity)
A feast in the Eastern Orthodox Church honoring Saint Anne, mother of the Virgin Mary.
The Eastern Orthodox Feast of Saint Anne on July 25 celebrates the mother of the Virgin Mary, revered for her faith and devotion. Liturgical services include special hymns and prayers extolling her virtues and commemorating her role in salvation history. Icons of Saint Anne are venerated, and many Orthodox faithful attend divine liturgy followed by communal meals. The feast fosters reflection on family, piety, and the lineage of Christ. Local traditions may include blessings of mothers and prayers for healthy families.
Anne
Eastern Christianity
Christopher(Western Christianity)
The feast day of Saint Christopher, patron saint of travelers in Western Christian traditions.
Saint Christopher’s feast day on July 25 honors the legendary protector of travelers and motorists. Although removed from the Roman Catholic universal calendar in 1969, many local dioceses and other Western churches continue to celebrate with Mass, blessings of vehicles, and distribution of Saint Christopher medals. The tradition reflects a desire for safe journeys and divine guidance. Stories of Christopher carrying the Christ child across a river symbolize faith and strength. Pilgrims and travelers often invoke his intercession for protection.
Christopher
Western Christianity
Cucuphas
A Catholic feast celebrating Saint Cucuphas, an early Christian martyr of Spain.
Saint Cucuphas, martyred during the Diocletian persecution, is honored on July 25 with a feast in regions of Spain and France. Devotees attend Mass and processions to venerate his relics, especially in the town of Sant Cugat del Vallès, named after the saint. Legends recount his steadfast faith in the face of torture, inspiring devotion through centuries. The feast includes communal meals, folk dances, and cultural events celebrating local heritage. It underscores themes of courage, perseverance, and devotion in early Christianity.
Cucuphas
Glodesind
Glodesind
James the Great(Western Christianity)
Feast day honoring Saint James the Great, one of Jesus’s twelve apostles and patron saint of pilgrims, famed for the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route.
Saint James the Great, also known as James of Zebedee, was an early follower of Jesus and the brother of John. His purported relics are enshrined at Santiago de Compostela in Spain, attracting millions of pilgrims on the Camino each year. The scallop shell, his traditional symbol, adorns churches and walking sticks along the route. Celebrations on July 25 often include processions, masses, and cultural events in Spanish cities. Observers honor his legacy as a missionary and martyr, reflecting on themes of faith, journey, and perseverance.
James the Great
Western Christianity