Holi 2076 Date — Saturday, March 21, 2076
When is Holi in 2076? Holi 2076 falls on Saturday, March 21, 2076.
Observance: Holi (Rangwali / Dhulandi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holi 2076 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holashtak begins | Thu, 12 March 2076 | |
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Fri, 20 March 2076 | Bonfire, evening before |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Sat, 21 March 2076 | Festival of colours |
| Ranga Panchami | Wed, 25 March 2076 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2075 | Sun, 3 March 2075 |
| 2076 | Sat, 21 March 2076 |
| 2077 | Wed, 10 March 2077 |
| 2078 | Tue, 29 March 2078 |
| 2079 | Sat, 18 March 2079 |
Hindu festivals around Holi 2076
- Holika Dahan 2076 date — Fri, 20 March 2076
- Ugadi 2076 date — Sat, 4 April 2076
- Gudi Padwa 2076 date — Sat, 4 April 2076
- Chaitra Navratri 2076 date — Sat, 4 April 2076
- Ram Navami 2076 date — Sun, 12 April 2076
- Vishu 2076 date — Tue, 14 April 2076
- Baisakhi 2076 date — Tue, 14 April 2076
- Tamil Puthandu 2076 date — Tue, 14 April 2076
- Hanuman Jayanti 2076 date — Sun, 19 April 2076
- Thaipusam 2076 date — Wed, 19 February 2076
- Vasant Panchami 2076 date — Sun, 9 February 2076
- Akshaya Tritiya 2076 date — Wed, 6 May 2076
