Festival guide
Holi
होली
Festival of colors celebrating victory of good over evil and arrival of spring.
At a glance
How is Holi dated?
Holi is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
Also known as: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi, Festival of Colors, Holi date.
Yearly reference
Holi dates by year
Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.
Names, timing, and observance notes
How do Holika Dahan and Rangwali Holi differ?
Holika Dahan is the Phalguna Purnima evening observance. Rangwali Holi, the festival of colours, follows it on the next day. The linked schedule lists both dates for each year.
Why this date?
Rangwali Holi or Dhulandi is observed on Chaitra Krishna Pratipada, the morning after Holika Dahan on Phalguna Purnima. This keeps the color festival separate from the previous evening bonfire ritual.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedHoli tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Major festivalNakshatra
Purva PhalguniDietary practice
No specific restrictionSignificance
Celebrates renewal, community joy, and the divine love of Radha-Krishna.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Common questions
How is Holi dated?
Holi is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
What is the tithi for Holi?
The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Holi. Choose a year above to see the details.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.