when is holi 2026
Holi in 2026 will be celebrated on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, with Holika Dahan on the evening of Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
Holi 2026 – Quick Scoop
- Main Holi (Rangwali Holi / Dhulandi): Wednesday, 4 March 2026.
- Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi, bonfire night): Tuesday evening, 3 March 2026.
- As per Drik Panchang and major Hindu calendars, the Purnima tithi runs from the evening of 2 March to the evening of 3 March 2026, and Holika Dahan is done on 3 March after Bhadra ends.
Why the date matters
- Holi is celebrated on the full moon (Purnima) of the Phalguna month , so the date shifts every year in the Gregorian calendar.
- The first evening (Holika Dahan) symbolizes the victory of good over evil, while the next day is all about colours, music, and welcoming spring.
Mini festival timeline for 2026
- 2 March 2026 (evening): Purnima tithi begins.
- 3 March 2026 (till evening): Purnima tithi ends; Holika Dahan in the evening.
- 4 March 2026: Rangwali Holi (colour day) across most of India.
Simple planning tip
- If you’re booking travel or planning celebrations, be in place by 3 March evening to witness Holika Dahan and stay through 4 March for the main colour festivities.
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