Holi 2024 Date — Tuesday, March 26, 2024
When is Holi in 2024? Holi 2024 falls on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
Observance: Holi (Rangwali / Dhulandi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Holi 2025 date
Holi 2024 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:17 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:35 pm |
| Moonrise | 07:37 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:44 am – 05:31 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 12:02 pm – 12:51 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 03:31 pm – 05:03 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Krishna Prathama |
| Nakshatra | Hasta |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Tue, 26 March 2024 or ask your local mandir.
Holi 2024 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holashtak begins | Sun, 17 March 2024 | |
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Mon, 25 March 2024 | Bonfire, evening before |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Tue, 26 March 2024 | Festival of colours |
| Ranga Panchami | Sat, 30 March 2024 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Tue, 26 March 2024 |
| 2025 | Holi 2025 date |
| 2026 | Holi 2026 date |
Hindu festivals around Holi 2024
- Holika Dahan 2024 date — Mon, 25 March 2024
- Ugadi 2024 date — Tue, 9 April 2024
- Gudi Padwa 2024 date — Tue, 9 April 2024
- Chaitra Navratri 2024 date — Tue, 9 April 2024
- Vishu 2024 date — Sat, 13 April 2024
- Baisakhi 2024 date — Sat, 13 April 2024
- Tamil Puthandu 2024 date — Sat, 13 April 2024
- Ram Navami 2024 date — Wed, 17 April 2024
- Hanuman Jayanti 2024 date — Tue, 23 April 2024
- Thaipusam 2024 date — Sat, 24 February 2024
- Vasant Panchami 2024 date — Wed, 14 February 2024
- Akshaya Tritiya 2024 date — Fri, 10 May 2024
Holi 2024 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 12:02 pm – 12:51 pm | 03:31 pm – 05:03 pm | 06:17 am | 06:35 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:19 pm – 01:08 pm | 03:47 pm – 05:19 pm | 06:37 am | 06:50 pm |
| Bengaluru | 12:00 pm – 12:49 pm | 03:28 pm – 04:59 pm | 06:19 am | 06:30 pm |
| Chennai | 11:50 am – 12:38 pm | 03:17 pm – 04:48 pm | 06:08 am | 06:20 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:57 am – 12:46 pm | 03:24 pm – 04:56 pm | 06:15 am | 06:28 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:17 am – 12:06 pm | 02:46 pm – 04:17 pm | 05:34 am | 05:49 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Tue, 26 March 2024.
Holi 2024 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Holi 2024 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Tue, 26 March 2024 is 12:02 pm – 12:51 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
