Holi 2020 Date — Tuesday, March 10, 2020
When is Holi in 2020? Holi 2020 falls on Tuesday, March 10, 2020.
Observance: Holi (Rangwali / Dhulandi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holi 2020 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holashtak begins | Tue, 3 March 2020 | |
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Mon, 9 March 2020 | Bonfire, evening before |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Tue, 10 March 2020 | Festival of colours |
| Ranga Panchami | Fri, 13 March 2020 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Thu, 21 March 2019 |
| 2020 | Tue, 10 March 2020 |
| 2021 | Mon, 29 March 2021 |
| 2022 | Sat, 19 March 2022 |
| 2023 | Wed, 8 March 2023 |
Hindu festivals around Holi 2020
- Holika Dahan 2020 date — Mon, 9 March 2020
- Ugadi 2020 date — Wed, 25 March 2020
- Gudi Padwa 2020 date — Wed, 25 March 2020
- Chaitra Navratri 2020 date — Wed, 25 March 2020
- Maha Shivaratri 2020 date — Fri, 21 February 2020
- Ram Navami 2020 date — Thu, 2 April 2020
- Hanuman Jayanti 2020 date — Wed, 8 April 2020
- Thaipusam 2020 date — Sun, 9 February 2020
- Vishu 2020 date — Mon, 13 April 2020
- Baisakhi 2020 date — Mon, 13 April 2020
- Tamil Puthandu 2020 date — Mon, 13 April 2020
- Vasant Panchami 2020 date — Thu, 30 January 2020
