Holi 2014 Date — Monday, March 17, 2014
When is Holi in 2014? Holi 2014 falls on Monday, March 17, 2014.
Observance: Holi (Rangwali / Dhulandi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holi 2014 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holashtak begins | Sat, 8 March 2014 | |
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Sun, 16 March 2014 | Bonfire, evening before |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Mon, 17 March 2014 | Festival of colours |
| Ranga Panchami | Fri, 21 March 2014 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Thu, 28 March 2013 |
| 2014 | Mon, 17 March 2014 |
| 2015 | Fri, 6 March 2015 |
| 2016 | Thu, 24 March 2016 |
| 2017 | Mon, 13 March 2017 |
Hindu festivals around Holi 2014
- Holika Dahan 2014 date — Sun, 16 March 2014
- Ugadi 2014 date — Mon, 31 March 2014
- Gudi Padwa 2014 date — Mon, 31 March 2014
- Chaitra Navratri 2014 date — Mon, 31 March 2014
- Ram Navami 2014 date — Tue, 8 April 2014
- Vishu 2014 date — Mon, 14 April 2014
- Baisakhi 2014 date — Mon, 14 April 2014
- Tamil Puthandu 2014 date — Mon, 14 April 2014
- Hanuman Jayanti 2014 date — Tue, 15 April 2014
- Thaipusam 2014 date — Fri, 14 February 2014
- Vasant Panchami 2014 date — Tue, 4 February 2014
- Akshaya Tritiya 2014 date — Fri, 2 May 2014
