Holi 2050 Date — Wednesday, March 9, 2050
When is Holi in 2050? Holi 2050 falls on Wednesday, March 9, 2050.
Observance: Holi (Rangwali / Dhulandi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holi 2050 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holashtak begins | Mon, 28 February 2050 | |
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Tue, 8 March 2050 | Bonfire, evening before |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Wed, 9 March 2050 | Festival of colours |
| Ranga Panchami | Sun, 13 March 2050 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2049 | Sat, 20 March 2049 |
| 2050 | Wed, 9 March 2050 |
| 2051 | Tue, 28 March 2051 |
| 2052 | Sat, 16 March 2052 |
| 2053 | Wed, 5 March 2053 |
Hindu festivals around Holi 2050
- Holika Dahan 2050 date — Tue, 8 March 2050
- Ugadi 2050 date — Wed, 23 March 2050
- Gudi Padwa 2050 date — Wed, 23 March 2050
- Chaitra Navratri 2050 date — Wed, 23 March 2050
- Maha Shivaratri 2050 date — Sun, 20 February 2050
- Ram Navami 2050 date — Thu, 31 March 2050
- Hanuman Jayanti 2050 date — Thu, 7 April 2050
- Thaipusam 2050 date — Sun, 6 February 2050
- Vishu 2050 date — Thu, 14 April 2050
- Baisakhi 2050 date — Thu, 14 April 2050
- Tamil Puthandu 2050 date — Thu, 14 April 2050
- Vasant Panchami 2050 date — Thu, 27 January 2050
