Animal Crossing: New Horizons may not be a new game, but there are still plenty of players who will find it useful to know what’s happening and when throughout the year. It’s especially handy knowing the dates of events that change each year, such as Festivale and Bunny Day. There’s nothing more annoying than planning to load the game up to participate in an event, only to find you’ve missed it. Therefore, this calendar will ensure that you don’t miss anything in 2025. Not only will this guide list all the events, but you can also get a reminder on the seasonal Nook Shopping items.
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All ACNH Events and Their Dates in 2025
The dates of most events, access to seasonal items, and villager birthdays don’t change in New Horizons. However, there are certain dates that vary each year. To save you scrambling to find these dates, we’ve put together a list of all the dates of the events in order for 2025. For Nook Shopping seasonal content, check out the next section in this guide.
| Event | Date | Hemisphere | Event Details |
| New Year’s Day Sunrise and Sunset | January 1st | Both | Don’t miss the first sunrise and sunset of 2025. This is the only time in ACNH that you get to see the sun, visible only at sunrise and sunset on this very day. For more information, you can read our guide about this unique occasion. |
| Fishing Tourney | January 11th | Both | First Fishing Tourney of 2025. |
| Bug-Off | January 18th | Southern Hemisphere Only | First Bug-Off of 2025 (at least in SH). |
| Lunar New Year | January 29th | Both | Purchase Chinese Lunar New Year items from Nook Shopping. The event itself is on January 29th in 2025, but the items are available from February 10th to 17th. |
| Valentine’s Day | February 14th | Both | Purchase flowers or chocolates from Nook Shopping to celebrate this occasion. |
| Bug-Off | February 15th | Southern Hemisphere Only | Second Bug-Off of 2025 for SH. Last one for SH until November. |
| Festivale | March 3rd | Both | Pavé visits the town. Colorful feathers float in the sky and can be caught for DIY recipes and rewards. |
| Cherry Blossom Season | April 1st to 10th | Northern Hemisphere Only | Don’t miss the stunning trees in blossom during this time. Also, look out for seasonal DIY recipes and floating blossom petals. |
| Fishing Tourney | April 12th | Both | Second Fishing Tourney of 2025. |
| Bunny Day | April 20th | Both | Zipper T. Bunny comes to host this festive event. Hunt for eggs around the island for rewards and DIY recipes. |
| Mushroom Season | May 1st to 30th | Southern Hemisphere Only | If you’re in the SH, you can gather mushrooms throughout the whole of May. |
| May Day | April 29th to May 7th | Both | During this period, you’ll be able to complete the maze challenge. It can only be done once. |
| Maple Leaf Season | May 16th to 25th | Southern Hemisphere Only | As the fall season concludes in the SH, catch falling maple leaves and craft DIY recipes with them. |
| International Museum Day | May 18th to 31st | Both | Stamp stations appear around the museum’s various exhibits during this time. |
| Summer Season | June 1st to August 31st | Northern Hemisphere Only | Watch out for special blue summer shells that wash up on the beach, used in certain DIY recipes. |
| Wedding Season | June 1st to 30th | Both | Throughout the whole month of June, you’ll have the opportunity to help Reese and Cyrus with their wedding photos and unlock special rewards. |
| Snow Season | June 11th to August 24th | Southern Hemisphere Only | The SH will have their island blanketed in snow for a few months during the winter season. During this time, Snowboys can be made with snowballs, and snowflakes can be caught. |
| Bug-Off | June 28th | Northern Hemisphere Only | It’s the NH’s turn to have their first Bug-Off of 2025. |
| Fishing Tourney | July 12th | Both | Third Fishing Tourney of 2025. |
| Bug-Off | July 26th | Northern Hemisphere Only | Second Bug-Off for NH of 2025. |
| Fireworks Show | Every Sunday of August (3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st) | Both | Spectacular fireworks go off at night every Sunday throughout August. |
| Bug-Off | August 23rd | Northern Hemisphere Only | Third Bug-Off for NH of 2025. |
| Bug-Off | September 27th | Northern Hemisphere Only | Fourth and last Bug-Off for NH of 2025. |
| Cherry Blossom Season | October 1st to 10th | Southern Hemisphere Only | It’s the SH’s turn to enjoy the beautiful blossoms of the spring. |
| Fishing Tourney | October 11th | Both | Fourth Fishing Tourney of 2025. |
| Halloween | October 31st | Both | Jack plays host to the spooky Halloween events. Dress up in costumes and hand candy out to your friends and neighbors! |
| Mushroom Season | November 1st to 30th | Northern Hemisphere Only | Players situated in the Northern Hemisphere can appreciate the mushrooms this month. |
| Bug-Off | November 15th | Southern Hemisphere Only | Bug-Off returns to the SH for 2025. |
| Maple Leaf Season | November 16th to 25th | Northern Hemisphere Only | With fall at its peak, NH players can enjoy the gorgeous colors of the maple leaves. |
| Turkey Day | November 26th | Both | Help Franklin cook up some seasonal dishes. |
| Summer Season | December 1st to February 28th | Southern Hemisphere Only | It’s summer in the SH, which means summer shells! |
| Snow Season | December 11th to February 24th | Northern Hemisphere Only | Enjoy the snow during the winter season in the NH. |
| Festive Season | December 15th to January 6th | Both | Get into the festive spirit with some seasonal DIY recipes. |
| Bug-Off | December 20th | Southern Hemisphere Only | Final Bug-Off in SH for 2025. |
| Toy Day | December 24th | Both | Jingle needs your help delivering gifts to all the villagers on the island. |
| New Year’s Countdown | December 31st | Both | Don’t miss the countdown to 2026! |
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- Festivale is a fun colorful event taking place near the beginning of the year.
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- Bunny Day is another vibrant and lively event not to be missed.
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- Although the equivalent of Christmas, Toy Day takes place on December 24th, not the 25th.
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- There are plenty of Bug-Offs and Fishing Tourneys throughout the year in both hemispheres.
All Nook Shopping Seasonal Items
That’s all the major events of 2025 in Animal Crossing: New Horizons covered. The Nook Shopping items usually have fixed dates, but if you’d like a reminder of everything available and when, here’s another list!
| Seasonal Event | Date | Items Included |
| New Year’s Day | December 22nd 2024 to January 5th 2025 | Snake Zodiac Figure, Yut Nori |
| Shōgatsu | December 22nd 2024 to January 5th 2025 | Kagamimochi, Kadomatsu, New Year’s Shimekazari, Otoshidama, Osechi |
| Nanakusa Gayu | January 5th to 7th | Nanakusa Gayu |
| Big Game Celebration | January 15th to February 15th | Football Cheer Megaphone, Football Rug |
| Groundhog Day | January 25th to February 2nd | Resetti Model |
| Setsubun | January 25th to February 3rd | Bean-Tossing Kit |
| Valentine’s Day | February 1st to 14th | Chocolate Heart, Heart-Shaped Bouquet |
| Lunar New Year | February 10th to 17th | Lunar New Year Decoration, Lucky Red Envelope |
| Seollal | February 10th to 17th | Bokjumeoni Lucky Pouch |
| Hinamatsuri | February 25th to March 3rd | Hinaningyo, Blossom Lantern |
| Pi Day | February 1st to March 14th | Π Pie |
| Carnival of Venice | February 1st to March 15th | Venetian Carnival Mask |
| Shamrock Day | March 10th to 17th | Shamrock Hat, Shamrock Rug, Shamrock Shoes, Shamrock Suit, Shamrock Wand, Shamrock Doorplate, Shamrock Sunglasses, Shamrock Soda |
| April Fools’ Day | March 26th to April 1st | Whoopee Cushion |
| Prom | April 1st to 30th | Prom Wall, Prom Flooring, Prom Sash |
| Singmogil | April 1st to 10th | Forsythia |
| Nature Day | April 15th to 22nd | Cool Globe |
| Children’s Day | April 28th to May 5th | Carp Banner, Newsprint Helmet |
| Mother’s Day | May 1st to 31st | Thank-You Mom Mug, Carnations |
| Cheese Rolling | May 22nd to 31st | Double Gloucester Cheese |
| Father’s Day | June 1st to 30th | Thank-You Dad Mug, Thank-You Dad Apron |
| International Children’s Day | June 1st to 15th | Handmade Cape, Handmade Crown |
| Dragon Boat Festival | June 5th to June 14th | Festival Zongzi |
| Dano Festival | June 5th to June 14th | Surichwi Tteok |
| Summer Solstice (Northern Hemisphere) | June 15th to 21st | Sunflower Crown, Sunflower Rug, Sunflower Sunglasses, Maypole |
| Winter Solstice (Southern Hemisphere) | June 15th to 21st | Midwinter Sweater, Aurora Wall, Bathtub With Yuzu, Tangyuan |
| Tanabata | July 1st to 7th | Bamboo Grass |
| Marine Day | July 8th to 22nd | Ship-Wheel Door Decoration |
| Le 14 Julliet | July 10th to 20th | Phrygian Cap |
| Cowboy Festival | July 15th to August 15th | Rodeo-Style Springy Ride-On |
| Cowherd and Weaver Girl Day | August 1st to 31st | Hikoboshi Outfit, Orihime Outfit |
| Obon | August 10th to 16th | Eggplant Cow, Cucumber Horse |
| Tomato Festival | August 20th to 31st | Tomato Festival Tee |
| Grave Harvest Festival | September 1st to 30th | Grape-Harvest Basket |
| Moon-Viewing Day | September 7th to October 8th | Moon Rug, Dango, Moon Cakes |
| Chuseok | October 6th | Songpyeon |
| Day of the Dead | October 25th to November 3rd | Marigold Decoration |
| Lantern Festival | November 1st to 11th | Handheld Lantern |
| Shichi-Go-San | November 11th to 20th | Chitose Ame |
| Summer Solstice (Northern Hemisphere) | December 15th to 21st | Sunflower Crown, Sunflower Rug, Sunflower Sunglasses, Maypole |
| Winter Solstice (Northern Hemisphere) | December 15th to 21st | Midwinter Sweater, Aurora Wall, Bathtub With Yuzu, Tangyuan |
| New Year’s Eve | December 26th to 31st | Sparkling Cider, Olivier Salad |
| Nochevieja | December 26th to 31st | Twelve-Grape Dish |
| Omisoka | December 26th to 31st | New Year’s Noodles |
| Silvester | December 26th to 31st | Berliner |
There are lots of seasonal Nook Shopping items to look out for throughout the year.
That should sum up everything you need to know about Animal Crossing: New Horizons in 2025, whether you’re in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere. You’ll now have some dates to mark on your calendar so you won’t miss any major events!
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