Holi 2019 Date — Thursday, March 21, 2019
When is Holi in 2019? Holi 2019 falls on Thursday, March 21, 2019.
Observance: Holi (Rangwali / Dhulandi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holi 2019 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holashtak begins | Thu, 14 March 2019 | |
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Thu, 21 March 2019 | Bonfire, evening before |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Thu, 21 March 2019 | Festival of colours |
| Ranga Panchami | Mon, 25 March 2019 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Fri, 2 March 2018 |
| 2019 | Thu, 21 March 2019 |
| 2020 | Tue, 10 March 2020 |
| 2021 | Mon, 29 March 2021 |
| 2022 | Sat, 19 March 2022 |
Hindu festivals around Holi 2019
- Holika Dahan 2019 date — Thu, 21 March 2019
- Ugadi 2019 date — Sat, 6 April 2019
- Gudi Padwa 2019 date — Sat, 6 April 2019
- Chaitra Navratri 2019 date — Sat, 6 April 2019
- Maha Shivaratri 2019 date — Mon, 4 March 2019
- Ram Navami 2019 date — Sun, 14 April 2019
- Vishu 2019 date — Sun, 14 April 2019
- Baisakhi 2019 date — Sun, 14 April 2019
- Tamil Puthandu 2019 date — Sun, 14 April 2019
- Hanuman Jayanti 2019 date — Fri, 19 April 2019
- Thaipusam 2019 date — Tue, 19 February 2019
- Vasant Panchami 2019 date — Sun, 10 February 2019
