Holi 2005 Date — Saturday, March 26, 2005
When is Holi in 2005? Holi 2005 falls on Saturday, March 26, 2005.
Observance: Holi (Rangwali / Dhulandi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holi 2005 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holashtak begins | Fri, 18 March 2005 | |
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Fri, 25 March 2005 | Bonfire, evening before |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Sat, 26 March 2005 | Festival of colours |
| Ranga Panchami | Wed, 30 March 2005 |
About Holi
Holi celebrates the victory of devotion over ego (Holika Dahan) and the playful colors of spring (Rangwali Holi). It is tied to Krishna’s leelas in Braj and to seasonal renewal across North India, with related observances elsewhere.
How to observe
On Holika Dahan eve, many communities light a bonfire with prayers. The next day, people play with colors, share gujiya and sweets, and visit temples. Use skin-safe colors and respect local rules about water and public spaces.
Why we celebrate
Victory of Prahlada's devotion over Hiranyakashipu; burning of Holika. Celebrates spring, forgiveness, and Krishna's leela in Braj.
How it is celebrated
Play with colors, water, music; community harmony. In Braj, Lathmar Holi and temple celebrations.
Puja timing
Holika Dahan on Purnima evening; Holi colors next morning (Parva). Puja of Holika before bonfire.
Foods & offerings
Gujiya, malpua, thandai, puran poli, dahi vada — regional sweets.
Rituals
- Collect wood; Holika dahan after sunset with parikrama.
- Offer grains, coconut to fire; apply ash for protection.
- Next morning: apply gulal, visit friends and elders.
- Seek forgiveness and renew relationships.
Holi dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Sun, 7 March 2004 |
| 2005 | Sat, 26 March 2005 |
| 2006 | Wed, 15 March 2006 |
| 2007 | Sun, 4 March 2007 |
| 2008 | Sat, 22 March 2008 |
Hindu festivals around Holi 2005
- Holika Dahan 2005 date — Fri, 25 March 2005
- Ugadi 2005 date — Sat, 9 April 2005
- Gudi Padwa 2005 date — Sat, 9 April 2005
- Chaitra Navratri 2005 date — Sat, 9 April 2005
- Vishu 2005 date — Thu, 14 April 2005
- Baisakhi 2005 date — Thu, 14 April 2005
- Tamil Puthandu 2005 date — Thu, 14 April 2005
- Ram Navami 2005 date — Mon, 18 April 2005
- Hanuman Jayanti 2005 date — Sun, 24 April 2005
- Thaipusam 2005 date — Thu, 24 February 2005
- Vasant Panchami 2005 date — Sun, 13 February 2005
- Akshaya Tritiya 2005 date — Wed, 11 May 2005
