Holi 2024 in Johannesburg

Monday, March 25, 2024

In short

Holi 2024 falls on Monday, March 25, 2024 in Johannesburg. It is Chaitra Krishna Paksha Pratipada in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 6:14 AM and sunset 6:11 PM.

Same day as India

Also known as: Rangwali Holi · Dhulandi · Festival of Colours · Dhuleti

Johannesburg timings

Date
Monday, March 25, 2024
Monday
Lunar date
Chaitra Krishna Paksha Pratipada
Sunrise
6:14 AM
Sunset
6:11 PM
Moonrise
6:24 PM
Moonset
6:10 AM

Shubh muhurat in Johannesburg

Abhijit Muhurat11:49 AM – 12:37 PM
Rahu Kaal — avoid7:44 AM – 9:14 AM

The tradition names no separate muhurat for this festival — it is observed through the day. Abhijit is the day’s generally auspicious window and Rahu Kaal the one to avoid.

Today’s Panchang in Johannesburg

What is Holi?

Holi — Rangwali Holi, the day of colours — follows the Holika bonfire and celebrates the arrival of spring and the loves of Krishna and Radha. Its date always trails Holika Dahan by exactly one day.

How it is observed

The morning is spent throwing dry gulal and coloured water in the street, a day on which caste, age and formality are suspended by custom. Sweets, thandai and gujiya follow in the afternoon.

Other cities

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Other years

Holi 2025Holi 2026

More festivals

Holika DahanUgadiChaitra NavratriMaha ShivaratriBaisakhiPuthandu

Frequently asked questions

When is Holi 2024 in Johannesburg?

Holi 2024 in Johannesburg is on Monday, March 25, 2024. It falls on Chaitra Krishna Paksha Pratipada.

Is Holi 2024 on the same day in Johannesburg as in India?

Yes. Holi falls on Mar 25, 2024 in both Johannesburg and India this year, though the puja timings differ because sunrise and moonrise are local.

What else is Holi called?

Holi is also known as Rangwali Holi, Dhulandi, Festival of Colours, Dhuleti. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.