Holi 2021 Date — Monday, March 29, 2021
When is Holi in 2021? Holi 2021 falls on Monday, March 29, 2021.
Observance: Holi (Rangwali / Dhulandi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holi 2021 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holashtak begins | Mon, 22 March 2021 | |
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Sun, 28 March 2021 | Bonfire, evening before |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Mon, 29 March 2021 | Festival of colours |
| Ranga Panchami | Fri, 2 April 2021 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Tue, 10 March 2020 |
| 2021 | Mon, 29 March 2021 |
| 2022 | Sat, 19 March 2022 |
| 2023 | Wed, 8 March 2023 |
| 2024 | Tue, 26 March 2024 |
Hindu festivals around Holi 2021
- Holika Dahan 2021 date — Sun, 28 March 2021
- Ugadi 2021 date — Tue, 13 April 2021
- Gudi Padwa 2021 date — Tue, 13 April 2021
- Chaitra Navratri 2021 date — Tue, 13 April 2021
- Vishu 2021 date — Wed, 14 April 2021
- Baisakhi 2021 date — Wed, 14 April 2021
- Tamil Puthandu 2021 date — Wed, 14 April 2021
- Maha Shivaratri 2021 date — Thu, 11 March 2021
- Ram Navami 2021 date — Wed, 21 April 2021
- Hanuman Jayanti 2021 date — Tue, 27 April 2021
- Thaipusam 2021 date — Sat, 27 February 2021
- Vasant Panchami 2021 date — Tue, 16 February 2021
