Holi 2057 Date — Wednesday, March 21, 2057
When is Holi in 2057? Holi 2057 falls on Wednesday, March 21, 2057.
Observance: Holi (Rangwali / Dhulandi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holi 2057 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holashtak begins | Tue, 13 March 2057 | |
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Tue, 20 March 2057 | Bonfire, evening before |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Wed, 21 March 2057 | Festival of colours |
| Ranga Panchami | Sun, 25 March 2057 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2056 | Thu, 2 March 2056 |
| 2057 | Wed, 21 March 2057 |
| 2058 | Mon, 11 March 2058 |
| 2059 | Sun, 30 March 2059 |
| 2060 | Thu, 18 March 2060 |
Hindu festivals around Holi 2057
- Holika Dahan 2057 date — Tue, 20 March 2057
- Ugadi 2057 date — Thu, 5 April 2057
- Gudi Padwa 2057 date — Thu, 5 April 2057
- Chaitra Navratri 2057 date — Thu, 5 April 2057
- Ram Navami 2057 date — Fri, 13 April 2057
- Vishu 2057 date — Sat, 14 April 2057
- Baisakhi 2057 date — Sat, 14 April 2057
- Tamil Puthandu 2057 date — Sat, 14 April 2057
- Hanuman Jayanti 2057 date — Thu, 19 April 2057
- Thaipusam 2057 date — Mon, 19 February 2057
- Vasant Panchami 2057 date — Thu, 8 February 2057
- Akshaya Tritiya 2057 date — Sun, 6 May 2057
