Holi 2030 Date — Wednesday, March 20, 2030
When is Holi in 2030? Holi 2030 falls on Wednesday, March 20, 2030.
Observance: Holi (Rangwali / Dhulandi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holi 2030 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holashtak begins | Tue, 12 March 2030 | |
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Tue, 19 March 2030 | Bonfire, evening before |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Wed, 20 March 2030 | Festival of colours |
| Ranga Panchami | Sun, 24 March 2030 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2029 | Thu, 1 March 2029 |
| 2030 | Wed, 20 March 2030 |
| 2031 | Mon, 10 March 2031 |
| 2032 | Sat, 27 March 2032 |
| 2033 | Thu, 17 March 2033 |
Hindu festivals around Holi 2030
- Holika Dahan 2030 date — Tue, 19 March 2030
- Ugadi 2030 date — Wed, 3 April 2030
- Gudi Padwa 2030 date — Wed, 3 April 2030
- Chaitra Navratri 2030 date — Wed, 3 April 2030
- Maha Shivaratri 2030 date — Sat, 2 March 2030
- Ram Navami 2030 date — Fri, 12 April 2030
- Vishu 2030 date — Sun, 14 April 2030
- Baisakhi 2030 date — Sun, 14 April 2030
- Tamil Puthandu 2030 date — Sun, 14 April 2030
- Hanuman Jayanti 2030 date — Thu, 18 April 2030
- Thaipusam 2030 date — Mon, 18 February 2030
- Vasant Panchami 2030 date — Thu, 7 February 2030
