Holi 2025: Is Holi on March 13 or 14? Know the Correct Date, Holika Dahan Time, Purnima Tithi and More
The vibrant Hindu festival Holi is celebrated with fervor every year in India and by Hindus all around the world. It is commonly known as the “Festival of Colours,” which heralds the arrival of spring, the victory of good over evil, a day of happiness and love, and togetherness. But, this year, there has been much confusion as to whether Holi is on March 13 or 14. This article will clear up all your doubts and give you the exact dates, timings, and puja schedules pertaining to Holi and Holika Dahan. 
Holi 2025: When is Holi and Holika Dahan?
For the year 2025, there was a lot of confusion as to whether Holika Dahan and Holi would be on the same day or different days. Some believe that Holika Dahan and Holi are both on March 13; others say that Holi is on March 15. However, according to Drik Panchang, the following are the correct dates:
Holika Dahan will be observed on March 13, 2025.
Rangwali Holi (the first day of playing colours) will be celebrated on March 14, 2025.
This is ultimately due to Bhadra Kaal being present on March 13; since Bhadra Kaal stays until late night, Holika Dahan is done after Bhadra Mukha ends but before the Purnima Tithi ends, and hence the colour festival of Holi is celebrated the very next day.
Holi 2025: When Does Purnima Tithi Start and End?
When Does Purnima Tithi Start? March 13, 2025, 10:35 AM
When Does Purnima Tithi End? March 14, 2025, 12:23 PM
Holi 2025: Holika Dahan Muhurat and Timing
Holika Dahan is one of the primary rituals for symbolizing the victory of good over evil. The auspicious timings for Holika Dahan in 2025 are:
Holika Dahan Muhurat: 11:26 PM on March 13 to 12:30 AM on March 14
Bhadra Punchha: 6:57 PM to 8:14 PM
Bhadra Mukha: 8:14 PM to 10:22 PM
According to the Panchang, Holika Dahan should be performed after the end of Bhadra Mukha and during the Pradosh period while Purnima Tithi is still in effect; otherwise, it is considered inauspicious. Therefore, in 2025, Holika Dahan is scheduled after Bhadra Mukha, during the late-night hours.
Holi 2025: Are There Times to Play Rangwali Holi?
Rangwali Holi, on the other hand, is open to timing ascribed to individuals’ whims and fancies while Holika Dahan must be done at a particular time with reference to the dictates of the priests in which Bhadra Kaal is taken into account.
Rangwali Holi, the festival of colors, usually begins the next morning after breakfast. All the celebrants join at an open place to apply colors to one another, throw balloons filled with water, and celebrate with food. Merriment sometimes goes on until lunchtime, extending sometimes even up to the evening. In some regions of Uttar Pradesh, like Barsana and Nandgaon, people also play Lathmar Holi wherein the ladies symbolically strike the men with sticks.
Conclusion
In summary:
- Holika Dahan: March 13, 2025 (Muhurat: 11:26 PM to 12:30 AM)
- Rangwali Holi: March 14, 2025
- Purnima Tithi: Begins March 13 at 10:35 AM and ends March 14 at 12:23 PM.
Make sure to follow the right timings for rituals and enjoy this joyous festival responsibly with your loved ones. Happy Holi 2025!
