When is Holi 2025? Is it on 13th, 14th or 15th March? Check details

Holi is the festival of colors and is one of the most joyful celebrations in India. In 2025, many are wondering whether Holi will be on March 13, 14, or 15. Holi is celebrated over two days, Holika Dahan on the first day and Holi on the second. It marks the victory of good over evil and the arrival of spring. People gather to play with colors, enjoy sweets, and celebrate with music and dance. If you are planning for Holi 2025, it’s important to know the exact date. Read on to find out when Holi will be celebrated.

The festival is observed over two days:

1. Holika Dahan – Held in the evening before Holi, this ritual involves lighting bonfires to signify the triumph of good over evil, inspired by the legend of Prahlad and Holika.
2. Holi – It is the main day, when people apply colors, play with water, and celebrate with sweets, music, and dance.

Holi 2025: Date and timing

Holi, the vibrant festival of colors, is just around the corner. According to Drik Panchang, this year, Holi will be celebrated on Friday, March 14, 2025. 

Purnima Tithi timing

The Purnima tithi, which marks the beginning of Holi celebrations, will start at 10:35 AM on March 13, 2025, and will end at 12:23 PM on March 14, 2025.

Holika Dahan

The Holika Dahan, which is the burning of Holika, will take place on Thursday, March 13, 2025. This ritual is performed after sunset, and the exact timing may vary depending on your location. 

Victory of good over evil

Holi symbolises the triumph of good over evil, as seen in the legend of Prahlad and Holika. According to Hindu mythology, the demon king Hiranyakashipu wanted to kill his son Prahlad for his devotion to Lord Vishnu. He asked his sister Holika, who had a boon to be immune to fire, to sit with Prahlad in flames. However, Holika was burned, and Prahlad was saved, signifying the power of devotion and righteousness. This event is remembered with Holika Dahan, where people light bonfires on the eve of Holi.

Welcoming spring and harvest season

Holi marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring, bringing new energy and positivity. It is also a time for farmers to celebrate the arrival of the harvest season, making it a festival of abundance and prosperity.