Holi 2017 Date — Monday, March 13, 2017
When is Holi in 2017? Holi 2017 falls on Monday, March 13, 2017.
Observance: Holi (Rangwali / Dhulandi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holi 2017 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holashtak begins | Sun, 5 March 2017 | |
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Sun, 12 March 2017 | Bonfire, evening before |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Mon, 13 March 2017 | Festival of colours |
| Ranga Panchami | Fri, 17 March 2017 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Thu, 24 March 2016 |
| 2017 | Mon, 13 March 2017 |
| 2018 | Fri, 2 March 2018 |
| 2019 | Thu, 21 March 2019 |
| 2020 | Tue, 10 March 2020 |
Hindu festivals around Holi 2017
- Holika Dahan 2017 date — Sun, 12 March 2017
- Ugadi 2017 date — Tue, 28 March 2017
- Gudi Padwa 2017 date — Tue, 28 March 2017
- Chaitra Navratri 2017 date — Tue, 28 March 2017
- Maha Shivaratri 2017 date — Sat, 25 February 2017
- Ram Navami 2017 date — Wed, 5 April 2017
- Hanuman Jayanti 2017 date — Tue, 11 April 2017
- Thaipusam 2017 date — Fri, 10 February 2017
- Vishu 2017 date — Fri, 14 April 2017
- Baisakhi 2017 date — Fri, 14 April 2017
- Tamil Puthandu 2017 date — Fri, 14 April 2017
- Vasant Panchami 2017 date — Wed, 1 February 2017
