Holi 2096 Date — Saturday, March 10, 2096
When is Holi in 2096? Holi 2096 falls on Saturday, March 10, 2096.
Observance: Holi (Rangwali / Dhulandi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holi 2096 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holashtak begins | Fri, 2 March 2096 | |
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Thu, 8 March 2096 | Bonfire, evening before |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Sat, 10 March 2096 | Festival of colours |
| Ranga Panchami | Wed, 14 March 2096 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2095 | Tue, 22 March 2095 |
| 2096 | Sat, 10 March 2096 |
| 2097 | Thu, 28 March 2097 |
| 2098 | Tue, 18 March 2098 |
| 2099 | Sat, 7 March 2099 |
Hindu festivals around Holi 2096
- Holika Dahan 2096 date — Thu, 8 March 2096
- Ugadi 2096 date — Sun, 25 March 2096
- Gudi Padwa 2096 date — Sun, 25 March 2096
- Chaitra Navratri 2096 date — Sun, 25 March 2096
- Maha Shivaratri 2096 date — Wed, 22 February 2096
- Ram Navami 2096 date — Sun, 1 April 2096
- Hanuman Jayanti 2096 date — Sat, 7 April 2096
- Thaipusam 2096 date — Wed, 8 February 2096
- Vishu 2096 date — Sat, 14 April 2096
- Baisakhi 2096 date — Sat, 14 April 2096
- Tamil Puthandu 2096 date — Sat, 14 April 2096
- Vasant Panchami 2096 date — Sun, 29 January 2096
