In 2026, Holi and Dhuleti fall on different days in most Indian calendars. Holi (Rangwali Holi/Dhulandi/Dhuleti) will be celebrated on Wednesday, 4 March 2026 , and Holika Dahan on the previous evening, Tuesday, 3 March 2026.

Quick Scoop: Holi & Dhuleti 2026

  • Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi / bonfire):
    • Date: Tuesday, 3 March 2026 (evening)
  • Holi / Rangwali Holi / Dhuleti (color day):
    • Date: Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Some regional or individual panchang sites mention 2 March 2026 as Holi/Dhuleti, but widely followed national-level references and government holiday lists place colour-play Holi/Dhuleti on 4 March 2026 , with Holika Dahan on 3 March.

Mini note

If you follow a specific regional panchang (especially a local temple or community calendar), it’s still a good idea to double‑check with them closer to the date, because local observance can shift by a day based on tithi and muhurt preferences.

“Holi kab hai?” in 2026 has genuinely been a discussion point because of tithi timings and eclipse considerations, which is why you’ll see a few different dates in forums and news, but the mainstream public holiday colour-day is on 4 March 2026.

Bottom note: Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.