Holi 2025 Date — Saturday, March 15, 2025
When is Holi in 2025? Holi 2025 falls on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Observance: Holi (Rangwali / Dhulandi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Holi 2024 date · Holi 2026 date
Holi 2025 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:30 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:29 pm |
| Moonrise | 07:31 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:54 am – 05:42 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 12:06 pm – 12:54 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 09:30 am – 11:00 am |
| Tithi at sunrise | Krishna Prathama |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Phalguni |
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 Sat, 15 March 2025 or ask your local mandir.
Holi 2025 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holashtak begins | Fri, 7 March 2025 | |
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Fri, 14 March 2025 | Bonfire, evening before |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Sat, 15 March 2025 | Festival of colours |
| Ranga Panchami | Wed, 19 March 2025 |
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 | Holi 2024 date |
| 2025 | Sat, 15 March 2025 |
| 2026 | Holi 2026 date |
| 2027 | Holi 2027 date |
Hindu festivals around Holi 2025
- Holika Dahan 2025 date — Fri, 14 March 2025
- Ugadi 2025 date — Sun, 30 March 2025
- Gudi Padwa 2025 date — Sun, 30 March 2025
- Chaitra Navratri 2025 date — Sun, 30 March 2025
- Maha Shivaratri 2025 date — Wed, 26 February 2025
- Ram Navami 2025 date — Sun, 6 April 2025
- Hanuman Jayanti 2025 date — Sat, 12 April 2025
- Vishu 2025 date — Mon, 14 April 2025
- Baisakhi 2025 date — Mon, 14 April 2025
- Tamil Puthandu 2025 date — Mon, 14 April 2025
- Thaipusam 2025 date — Wed, 12 February 2025
- Vasant Panchami 2025 date — Sun, 2 February 2025
Holi 2025 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 12:06 pm – 12:54 pm | 09:30 am – 11:00 am | 06:30 am | 06:29 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:23 pm – 01:11 pm | 09:47 am – 11:17 am | 06:46 am | 06:48 pm |
| Bengaluru | 12:04 pm – 12:52 pm | 09:27 am – 10:58 am | 06:27 am | 06:30 pm |
| Chennai | 11:53 am – 12:41 pm | 09:17 am – 10:47 am | 06:16 am | 06:19 pm |
| Hyderabad | 12:00 pm – 12:49 pm | 09:24 am – 10:54 am | 06:24 am | 06:25 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:21 am – 12:09 pm | 08:45 am – 10:15 am | 05:45 am | 05:45 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Sat, 15 March 2025.
Holi 2025 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Holi 2025 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Sat, 15 March 2025 is 12:06 pm – 12:54 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
