The 2025 calendar year refers to the twelve-month period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. It is the third year of the 2020s decade and the 25th year of the 21st century. The year 2025 is a common leap year, with an extra day (February 29) added to the calendar to keep it in alignment with the Earth’s orbit around the sun.
The year 2025 is significant for several reasons. First, it is the target year for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs are a set of 17 goals that aim to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all. Second, 2025 is the year that the World Health Organization (WHO) has set to eliminate malaria. Third, 2025 is the year that the European Union (EU) has set to become carbon neutral. Fourth 2025 is also the year that marks 200 years after the death of the 6th and last emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, Francis II.