Holi 2015 Date — Friday, March 6, 2015
When is Holi in 2015? Holi 2015 falls on Friday, March 6, 2015.
Observance: Holi (Rangwali / Dhulandi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holi 2015 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holashtak begins | Thu, 26 February 2015 | |
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Thu, 5 March 2015 | Bonfire, evening before |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Fri, 6 March 2015 | Festival of colours |
| Ranga Panchami | Wed, 11 March 2015 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Mon, 17 March 2014 |
| 2015 | Fri, 6 March 2015 |
| 2016 | Thu, 24 March 2016 |
| 2017 | Mon, 13 March 2017 |
| 2018 | Fri, 2 March 2018 |
Hindu festivals around Holi 2015
- Holika Dahan 2015 date — Thu, 5 March 2015
- Ugadi 2015 date — Sat, 21 March 2015
- Gudi Padwa 2015 date — Sat, 21 March 2015
- Chaitra Navratri 2015 date — Sat, 21 March 2015
- Maha Shivaratri 2015 date — Tue, 17 February 2015
- Ram Navami 2015 date — Sat, 28 March 2015
- Hanuman Jayanti 2015 date — Sat, 4 April 2015
- Thaipusam 2015 date — Tue, 3 February 2015
- Vishu 2015 date — Tue, 14 April 2015
- Baisakhi 2015 date — Tue, 14 April 2015
- Tamil Puthandu 2015 date — Tue, 14 April 2015
- Vasant Panchami 2015 date — Sat, 24 January 2015
