Holi 2025 Date: When is Holi and Holika Dahan this year?

Holi, the vibrant Festival of Colours, will be celebrated on Friday, March 14, 2025, with Holika Dahan taking place on Thursday, March 13, 2025. This much-loved Hindu festival is a grand celebration of unity, joy, and traditions that resonates across the world. Known as the second most significant festival in the Hindu calendar after Diwali, Holi embodies the spirit of fun, forgiveness, and the triumph of good over evil.

Holi: A Festival of Vibrancy and Tradition

Holi is more than just a celebration of colours—it is deeply rooted in Hinduism and traditions. The festival is observed in two stages:

• Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi): On this day, people light bonfires to symbolize the victory of good over evil, recalling the story of Prahlad and Holika from Hindu mythology.


• Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi): The following day is the highlight of the festival when people smear each other with colours, dance, and revel in festive joy.

The festival holds particular significance in the Braj region, encompassing Mathura, Vrindavan, Gokul, Gowardhan, Nandgaon, and Barsana—places deeply connected to the life of Lord Krishna. The Lathmar Holi of Barsana, where women playfully beat men with sticks, is a unique tradition that attracts visitors from across the globe.

Significance of Holi: Festival of Colours

Holi symbolises the triumph of good over evil, rooted in the legend of Holika and Prahlad. It celebrates love, unity, and joy, inspired by the playful bond of Radha and Krishna. The festival fosters togetherness burns away negativity during Holika Dahan, and marks the arrival of spring and harvest, spreading positivity and hope.