Holi 2018 Date — Friday, March 2, 2018
When is Holi in 2018? Holi 2018 falls on Friday, March 2, 2018.
Observance: Holi (Rangwali / Dhulandi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holi 2018 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holashtak begins | Fri, 23 February 2018 | |
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Thu, 1 March 2018 | Bonfire, evening before |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Fri, 2 March 2018 | Festival of colours |
| Ranga Panchami | Tue, 6 March 2018 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Mon, 13 March 2017 |
| 2018 | Fri, 2 March 2018 |
| 2019 | Thu, 21 March 2019 |
| 2020 | Tue, 10 March 2020 |
| 2021 | Mon, 29 March 2021 |
Hindu festivals around Holi 2018
- Holika Dahan 2018 date — Thu, 1 March 2018
- Maha Shivaratri 2018 date — Wed, 14 February 2018
- Ugadi 2018 date — Sun, 18 March 2018
- Gudi Padwa 2018 date — Sun, 18 March 2018
- Chaitra Navratri 2018 date — Sun, 18 March 2018
- Ram Navami 2018 date — Sun, 25 March 2018
- Hanuman Jayanti 2018 date — Sat, 31 March 2018
- Thaipusam 2018 date — Wed, 31 January 2018
- Vasant Panchami 2018 date — Mon, 22 January 2018
- Vishu 2018 date — Sat, 14 April 2018
- Baisakhi 2018 date — Sat, 14 April 2018
- Tamil Puthandu 2018 date — Sat, 14 April 2018
