Holi 2022 Date — Saturday, March 19, 2022
When is Holi in 2022? Holi 2022 falls on Saturday, March 19, 2022.
Observance: Holi (Rangwali / Dhulandi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holi 2022 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holashtak begins | Thu, 10 March 2022 | |
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Fri, 18 March 2022 | Bonfire, evening before |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Sat, 19 March 2022 | Festival of colours |
| Ranga Panchami | Tue, 22 March 2022 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Mon, 29 March 2021 |
| 2022 | Sat, 19 March 2022 |
| 2023 | Wed, 8 March 2023 |
| 2024 | Tue, 26 March 2024 |
| 2025 | Sat, 15 March 2025 |
Hindu festivals around Holi 2022
- Holika Dahan 2022 date — Fri, 18 March 2022
- Ugadi 2022 date — Sat, 2 April 2022
- Gudi Padwa 2022 date — Sat, 2 April 2022
- Chaitra Navratri 2022 date — Sat, 2 April 2022
- Maha Shivaratri 2022 date — Tue, 1 March 2022
- Ram Navami 2022 date — Sun, 10 April 2022
- Vishu 2022 date — Thu, 14 April 2022
- Baisakhi 2022 date — Thu, 14 April 2022
- Tamil Puthandu 2022 date — Thu, 14 April 2022
- Hanuman Jayanti 2022 date — Sat, 16 April 2022
- Thaipusam 2022 date — Wed, 16 February 2022
- Vasant Panchami 2022 date — Sat, 5 February 2022
