Festival 2032 · Festival of colours (Chaitra Krishna Pratipada)
Holi (Rangwali Holi) 2032
Saturday, 27 March 2032
Tithi begins: Fri 26 Mar, 4:51 AM IST
Tithi ends: Sat 27 Mar, 6:16 AM IST
Times for Delhi. Other cities can differ, sometimes by a day.
About Holi (Rangwali Holi)
Holi, the festival of colours, falls the day after Holika Dahan, on the Pratipada after Phalguna Purnima. People play with coloured powder and water, share sweets such as gujiya and forgive old quarrels.
Barsana, Mathura and Vrindavan celebrate for a week or more, with Lathmar Holi.
How it is observed
- Playing with colour and water.
- Gujiya, thandai and festive food.
- Visiting friends and relatives.
- Holi milan gatherings.
Dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar (tithi) as seen from Delhi and can differ by a day between regions and panchangs. Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions. Confirm with your local temple or priest for religious observances.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Holi (Rangwali Holi) in 2032?
Holi (Rangwali Holi) 2032 falls on Saturday, 27 March 2032. The tithi begins Fri 26 Mar, 4:51 AM IST and ends Sat 27 Mar, 6:16 AM IST (Delhi).
Is Holi the day after Holika Dahan?
Yes: Holika Dahan is the previous evening and Rangwali Holi the next day.
Why does the date of Holi (Rangwali Holi) change every year?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date moves against the 365-day calendar by about 11 days a year, then jumps back when an extra (Adhika) month is added.
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