A bleaching composition for use in processing silver halide color photographic light-sensitive material, comprising compounds [I], [II], and [III] as follows:Compound [I]: at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a persulfate, an inorganic ferric salt, and an organic acid ferric complex;Compound [II]: a water-soluble halide; andCompound [III]: at least one compound selected from the compounds represented by following general formula [III]; ##STR1## wherein X represents carbon atoms or carbon and nitrogen atoms forming an unsubstituted or substituted 5-membered ring containing two unsaturated bonds, including a 5-membered ring fused with a 5- or 6-membered carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring.