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ACNH Events and Items Update 2025 - Animal Crossing New Horizons Calendar 2025
7/9/2025 3:03:51 PM
As of now, there are no major new updates or expansions announced for Animal Crossing: New Horizons in 2025. The game, originally released in 2020, continues to receive seasonal events and minor content updates mainly through in-game events and Nook Shopping seasonal items rather than large-scale DLCs or expansions. In this article, we'll list all the ACNH event updates in 2025 and how to get new items.
ACNH Events and Items Update 2025
Below is a detailed ACNH 2025 events list along with all items to plan your in-game activities around seasonal updates, such as fishing tourneys, bug-offs, and holiday events, to collect limited-time DIY recipes, furniture, and special items.
ACNH January Events & Items 2025
| Date | Event Name | Description | Items | How to Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Celebrate the New Year with special decorations and gifts. | Zodiac snake figurine, Fireworks, Kadomatsu, Kagamimochi, New Year's Shimekazari, Otoshidama Envelope | Gifts from villagers, Nook Shopping seasonal items |
| Jan 5-7 | Nanakusa Gayu | Japanese 7-herb rice porridge festival for health/luck. | Nanakusa Gayu DIY recipe | Event participation, gifted by villagers or mail |
| Jan 11 | Fishing Tourney | Compete in fishing contest for special prizes. | Fishing Tourney trophies, rare fish | Catch designated fish, rank in competition |
| Jan 15 - Feb 15 | Big Game Celebration | Football-themed cheerleading and furniture event. | Football Rug, Football Cheer Megaphones (various styles) | Purchase from Nook Shopping during the event |
| Jan 18 | Bug-Off (Southern Hemisphere) | Bug catching contest for southern players. | Bug-Off trophies, themed furniture | Catch bugs during the event, win trophies |
| Jan 30 - Feb 6 | Seollal | Korean Lunar New Year festival with traditional items. | Bokjumeoni Lucky Pouch | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
| Jan 25 - Feb 3 | Setsubun | Japanese bean-throwing festival to ward off evil. | Bean-Tossing Kit | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
| Jan 25 - Feb 2 | Groundhog Day | Groundhog-themed decorations and items. | Resetti Model | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
| Jan 30 - Feb 6 | Chinese New Year | Festive Lunar New Year decorations and gifts. | Lucky Red Envelope, Lunar New Year Decoration | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
ACNH February Events & Items 2025
| Date | Event Name | Description | Items | How to Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1 - 3 | Setsubun Able Sisters Event | Setsubun themed clothing and masks. | Horned-ogre mask, Ogre costume, Okame mask | Purchase from Able Sisters |
| Feb 1 - 14 | Valentine's Day | Heart and chocolate themed gifts and furniture. | Chocolate Heart, Heart-Shaped Bouquet | Purchase from Nook Shopping, gifts from villagers |
| Feb 15 | Bug-Off (Southern Hemisphere) | Bug catching contest for southern players. | Bug-Off trophies, themed furniture | Catch bugs during event, win trophies |
| Feb 22 - Mar 3 | Hinamatsuri Festival | Japanese Doll Festival celebrating girls' happiness. | Hinaningyo (Doll), Blossom Lantern | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
| Feb 25 - May 31 | Young Spring Bamboo Recipes | Spring bamboo-themed DIY recipes available. | Bamboo shoot recipes | Collect bamboo shoots and craft |
| Feb 28 | Festivale | Colorful carnival with feather collecting and dancing. | Festivale feathers, costume pieces | Collect feathers at event, trade with Pavé |
ACNH March Events & Items 2025
| Date | Event Name | Description | Items | How to Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1 - 14 | π Day | Pi Day themed pies and decorations. | π pie | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
| Mar 10 - 17 | Shamrock Day | St. Patrick’s Day clover and themed furniture. | Shamrock Rug, Shamrock Soda, Shamrock Doorplate | Purchase from Nook Shopping or event rewards |
| Mar 26 - Apr 1 | April Fools' Day | Prank and joke-themed items. | Whoopee Cushion | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
ACNH April Events & Items 2025
| Date | Event Name | Description | Items | How to Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1 - 10 | Singmogil (Tree Day) | Korean tree day with blooming flowers and trees. | Forsythia | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
| Apr 1 - 30 | Prom | Prom-themed clothing and decorations. | Prom flooring, Prom wall, Prom sash | Purchase from Nook Shopping, Able Sisters |
| Apr 12 | Fishing Tourney | Spring fishing competition with special trophies. | Fishing Tourney trophies | Catch designated fish during event |
| Apr 15 - 22 | Nature Day | Nature-themed furniture and decorations. | Cool Globe | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
| Apr 17 | Bunny Day | Easter-themed egg gathering and crafting event. | Bunny Day furniture, costumes, egg-themed DIY recipes | Collect eggs from villagers and around island, craft DIY items |
| Apr 28 - May 5 | Children's Day | Children's Day celebration with traditional items. | Carp Banner, Newsprint Helmet | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
| Apr 29 - May 7 | May Day | Special event visiting May Day island for unique items. | May Day themed furniture and decorations | Complete tasks on May Day island |
ACNH May Events & Items 2025
| Date | Event Name | Description | Items | How to Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 - 31 | Mother's Day | Mother's Day gifts and flower-themed items. | Thank-You Mom Mug, Carnations | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
| May 18 - 31 | International Museum Day | Celebrate museums with special event items. | Museum-related furniture and items | Event participation and Nook Shopping |
| May 22 | Cheese Rolling Day | Cheese rolling festival with themed furniture. | Double Gloucester Cheese | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
| May 25 - Jun 3 | Dragon Boat Festival | Asian festival with traditional food and decorations. | Festival Zongzi | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
| May 25 - Jun 3 | Dano Festival | Korean festival with traditional items. | Surichwi Tteok | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
ACNH June Events & Items 2025
| Date | Event Name | Description | Items | How to Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1 - 30 | Wedding Season | Wedding-themed furniture and NPC interactions. | Nuptial Bell, Nuptial Doorplate, Nuptial Ring Pillow, Flower-Petal Basket | Event participation and Nook Shopping |
| Jun 1 - 15 | International Children's Day | Children's Day themed items available. | Handmade Crown, Handmade Cape | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
| Jun 1 - 30 | Father's Day | Gifts and items for Father's Day. | Thank-you Day Mug, Thank-you Day Apron | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
| Jun 15 - 21 | Summer Solstice (Northern Hemisphere) | Summer seasonal event with related items. | Sunflower Crown, Sunflower Rug, Sunflower Sunglasses, Maypole | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
| Jun 28 | Bug-Off (Northern Hemisphere) | Bug catching competition for northern players. | Bug-Off trophies, themed furniture | Catch bugs during event, win trophies |
ACNH July Events & Items 2025
| Date | Event Name | Description | Items | How to Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1 - 7 | Tanabata | Japanese Star Festival with bamboo decorations. | Bamboo Grass | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
| Jul 9 - 23 | Marine Day | Japanese Marine Day with nautical-themed items. | Ship-Wheel Door Decoration | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
| Jul 10 - 20 | Le 14 Juillet | French Bastille Day-themed furniture and items. | Phrygian Cap | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
| Jul 12 | Fishing Tourney | Summer fishing competition with trophies. | Fishing Tourney trophies | Catch designated fish during the event |
| Jul 15 - Aug 15 | Cowboy Festival | Western rodeo-themed furniture and decorations. | Rodeo-Style Springy Ride-on | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
| Jul 26 | Bug-Off (Northern Hemisphere) | Bug catching contest. | Bug-Off trophies, themed furniture | Catch bugs |
| Jul 26 - Aug 4 | Cowherd & Weaver Girl Day | Asian festival with special costumes. | Orihime Outfit, Hikoboshi Outfit | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
ACNH August Events & Items 2025
| Date | Event Name | Description | Items | How to Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3,10,17,24 | Fireworks Show | Weekly summer fireworks with themed items. | Fireworks, themed furniture | Event participation, purchase fireworks from vendors |
| Aug 10 - 16 | Obon | Japanese festival with traditional decorations. | Cucumber Horse, Eggplant Cow | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
| Aug 20 - 31 | Tomato Festival | Tomato-themed event and furniture. | Tomato Festival Tee | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
| Aug 23 | Bug-Off (Northern Hemisphere) | Bug catching contest. | Bug-Off trophies, themed furniture | Catch bugs |
ACNH September Events & Items 2025
| Date | Event Name | Description | Items | How to Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1 - 30 | Grape Harvest Festival | Autumn harvest festival with grape themed items. | Grape-Harvest Basket | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
| Sep 1 - 10 | Moon-Viewing Day | Traditional moon viewing festival with themed food/items. | Dango, Moon Cakes, Moon Rug | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
| Sep 1 - 10 | Chuseok | Korean harvest festival with traditional food and décor. | Songpyeon | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
| Sep 27 | Bug-Off (Northern Hemisphere) | Bug catching contest. | Bug-Off trophies, themed furniture | Catch bugs |
ACNH October Events & Items 2025
| Date | Event Name | Description | Items | How to Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 to Oct 10 | Cherry Blossom Recipes (Southern Hemisphere) | Spring DIY recipes become available. | Cherry Blossom DIY Recipes | Collect cherry blossoms and craft |
| Oct 11 | Fishing Tourney | Autumn fishing competition. | Fishing Tourney trophies | Catch designated fish |
| Oct 25 - Nov 3 | Day of the Dead | Mexican Day of the Dead festival with themed decorations. | Marigold Decoration | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
| Oct 31 | Halloween | Spooky event with costumes and candy collection. | Halloween costumes, candy, themed furniture | Participate in event, buy from villagers, trade with villagers |
ACNH November Events & Items 2025
| Date | Event Name | Description | Items | How to Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 - 11 | Lantern Festival | Festival with handheld lanterns and decorations. | Handheld Lantern | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
| Nov 11 - 20 | Shichi-Go-San | Japanese festival celebrating children’s growth. | Chitose Ame | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
| Nov 15 | Bug-Off (Southern Hemisphere) | Bug catching contest. | Bug-Off trophies, themed furniture | Catch bugsCatch bugs |
| Nov 27 | Turkey Day | Thanksgiving-style event with cooking and festive décor. | Turkey themed furniture, cooking recipes | Participate in event |
| Nov 1 - Nov 30 | Mushroom Recipes (Northern Hemisphere) | Autumn mushroom DIY recipes available. | Mushroom DIY recipes | Collect mushrooms and craft |
ACNH December Events & Items 2025
| Date | Event Name | Description | Items | How to Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | Summer Shell Recipes (Southern Hemisphere) | Summer shell DIY recipes available. | Summer Shell DIY recipes | Collect shells and craft |
| Dec 15 - 22 | Winter Solstice | Winter-themed furniture and decorations. | Midwinter Sweater, Aurora Wall, Bathtub with Yuzu, Tangyuan | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
| Dec 20 | Bug-Off (Southern Hemisphere) | Bug catching contest. | Bug-Off trophies, themed furniture | Catch bugs |
| Dec 22 - 31 | Ōmisoka, Silvester, Nochevieja, New Year's Eve | End-of-year celebrations with themed foods and furniture. | New Year's Noodles, Berliner, Twelve-Grape Dish, Sparkling Cider, Olivier Salad | Purchase from Nook Shopping, and event participation |
| Dec 22 - Jan 5 | Shōgatsu | End of the Japanese New Year themed items in Nook Shopping | Kadomatsu, kagamimochi, New Year's shimekazari, otoshidama envelope, osechi | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
| Dec 24 | Toy Day | Christmas-style gift giving and festive decorations. | Toy Day furniture, gifts | Participate in event, gifts from villagers |
| Dec 31 | Countdown | New Year’s Eve countdown fireworks and celebrations. | Fireworks, festive furniture | Participate in event |
