Holi 2074 Date — Wednesday, March 14, 2074
When is Holi in 2074? Holi 2074 falls on Wednesday, March 14, 2074.
Observance: Holi (Rangwali / Dhulandi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holi 2074 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holashtak begins | Tue, 6 March 2074 | |
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Tue, 13 March 2074 | Bonfire, evening before |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Wed, 14 March 2074 | Festival of colours |
| Ranga Panchami | Sat, 17 March 2074 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2073 | Fri, 24 March 2073 |
| 2074 | Wed, 14 March 2074 |
| 2075 | Sun, 3 March 2075 |
| 2076 | Sat, 21 March 2076 |
| 2077 | Wed, 10 March 2077 |
Hindu festivals around Holi 2074
- Holika Dahan 2074 date — Tue, 13 March 2074
- Ugadi 2074 date — Wed, 28 March 2074
- Gudi Padwa 2074 date — Wed, 28 March 2074
- Chaitra Navratri 2074 date — Wed, 28 March 2074
- Maha Shivaratri 2074 date — Sat, 24 February 2074
- Ram Navami 2074 date — Fri, 6 April 2074
- Hanuman Jayanti 2074 date — Wed, 11 April 2074
- Vishu 2074 date — Sat, 14 April 2074
- Baisakhi 2074 date — Sat, 14 April 2074
- Tamil Puthandu 2074 date — Sat, 14 April 2074
- Thaipusam 2074 date — Sun, 11 February 2074
- Vasant Panchami 2074 date — Thu, 1 February 2074
