Holi 2098 Date — Tuesday, March 18, 2098
When is Holi in 2098? Holi 2098 falls on Tuesday, March 18, 2098.
Observance: Holi (Rangwali / Dhulandi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holi 2098 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holashtak begins | Tue, 11 March 2098 | |
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Mon, 17 March 2098 | Bonfire, evening before |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Tue, 18 March 2098 | Festival of colours |
| Ranga Panchami | Sat, 22 March 2098 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2097 | Thu, 28 March 2097 |
| 2098 | Tue, 18 March 2098 |
| 2099 | Sat, 7 March 2099 |
| 2100 | Fri, 26 March 2100 |
Hindu festivals around Holi 2098
- Holika Dahan 2098 date — Mon, 17 March 2098
- Ugadi 2098 date — Wed, 2 April 2098
- Gudi Padwa 2098 date — Wed, 2 April 2098
- Chaitra Navratri 2098 date — Wed, 2 April 2098
- Maha Shivaratri 2098 date — Sat, 1 March 2098
- Ram Navami 2098 date — Thu, 10 April 2098
- Vishu 2098 date — Mon, 14 April 2098
- Baisakhi 2098 date — Mon, 14 April 2098
- Tamil Puthandu 2098 date — Mon, 14 April 2098
- Hanuman Jayanti 2098 date — Tue, 15 April 2098
- Thaipusam 2098 date — Sat, 15 February 2098
- Vasant Panchami 2098 date — Thu, 6 February 2098
