When is Holi in 2017?

The date of Holi in 2017 will begin on Friday, March 13th and will continue for 2 days until Tuesday, March 14th.

What is Holi?

Holi, or the Festival of Colors, is a celebration of the triumph of good over evil and also serves to welcome the spring season. During Holi, Hindus playfully splash each other with paint and water. Based on the Hindu calendar, this special day falls on the Phalgun Purnima, also known as Pooranmashi or Full Moon, in the month of Phalgun.