Holi 2012 Date — Friday, March 9, 2012
When is Holi in 2012? Holi 2012 falls on Friday, March 9, 2012.
Observance: Holi (Rangwali / Dhulandi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holi 2012 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holashtak begins | Thu, 1 March 2012 | |
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Thu, 8 March 2012 | Bonfire, evening before |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Fri, 9 March 2012 | Festival of colours |
| Ranga Panchami | Mon, 12 March 2012 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Sun, 20 March 2011 |
| 2012 | Fri, 9 March 2012 |
| 2013 | Thu, 28 March 2013 |
| 2014 | Mon, 17 March 2014 |
| 2015 | Fri, 6 March 2015 |
Hindu festivals around Holi 2012
- Holika Dahan 2012 date — Thu, 8 March 2012
- Ugadi 2012 date — Fri, 23 March 2012
- Gudi Padwa 2012 date — Fri, 23 March 2012
- Chaitra Navratri 2012 date — Fri, 23 March 2012
- Maha Shivaratri 2012 date — Mon, 20 February 2012
- Ram Navami 2012 date — Sun, 1 April 2012
- Hanuman Jayanti 2012 date — Fri, 6 April 2012
- Thaipusam 2012 date — Tue, 7 February 2012
- Vishu 2012 date — Fri, 13 April 2012
- Baisakhi 2012 date — Fri, 13 April 2012
- Tamil Puthandu 2012 date — Fri, 13 April 2012
- Vasant Panchami 2012 date — Sat, 28 January 2012
