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 minor content updates mainly through yearly events and Nook Shopping seasonal items rather than large-scale DLCs or expansions. In this article, we'll list all the ACNH events and holidays in 2025 and how to get these new items.
ACNH Events and Items Update 2025
Below is a detailed Animal Crossing New Horizons 2025 events calendar by month, along with all items and start/end dates. You can plan your in-game activities in advance, such as Fishing Tourneys, Bug-Offs, traditional holidays, and seasonal updates, to collect more limited-time DIY recipes, furniture, and special items.
ACNH January Events & Items 2025
| Date | Event Name | Description | Items | How to Get |
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| 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 a 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 |
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| 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 celebrates girls' happiness. | Hinaningyo (Doll), Blossom Lantern | Purchase from Nook Shopping |
| Feb 25 - May 31 | Young Spring Bamboo Recipes | Spring bamboo-themed DIY recipes are 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 the 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 the 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 are 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 the 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 |
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| 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 the event, gifts from villagers |
| Dec 31 | Countdown | New Year’s Eve countdown fireworks and celebrations. | Fireworks, festive furniture | Participate in the event |
