Holi 2026: date and puja muhurat
The festival of colours, the day after Holika Dahan.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Holi 2026
Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Phalguna Shukla Purnima: 5:56 PM, 2 Mar – 5:07 PM, 3 Mar
Holi 2027
Monday, 22 March 2027
Phalguna Shukla Purnima: 6:22 PM, 21 Mar – 4:13 PM, 22 Mar
Holi dates 2026–2030
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Wednesday, 4 March 2026 |
| 2027 | Monday, 22 March 2027 |
| 2028 | Saturday, 11 March 2028 |
| 2029 | Thursday, 1 March 2029 |
| 2030 | Wednesday, 20 March 2030 |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Holi 2026 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Wednesday, 4 March 2026 |
| Mumbai | Tuesday, 3 March 2026 |
| Kolkata | Tuesday, 3 March 2026 |
| Chennai | Wednesday, 4 March 2026 |
| Bengaluru | Wednesday, 4 March 2026 |
| Hyderabad | Wednesday, 4 March 2026 |
| Pune | Tuesday, 3 March 2026 |
| Ahmedabad | Tuesday, 3 March 2026 |
The date is usually the same across India; the muhurat times differ with each city's sunrise and sunset.
What it is
The festival of colours, the day after Holika Dahan. It celebrates spring and the playful love of Radha and Krishna.
Why it matters
A day to forget differences and celebrate spring together with colours, music and food.
How it is traditionally kept
Colours and water shared with family and friends, festive food such as gujiya, and visits to elders.
- Play with dry or natural colours with family and friends
- Visit elders and seek their blessings
- Share festive sweets such as gujiya and thandai
- Wash and rest in the afternoon, then meet friends in the evening
Across India
Lathmar Holi in Barsana, Phagwa in the Caribbean diaspora, Dol Jatra in Bengal and Odisha, Rangpanchami in Maharashtra a few days later.
Questions
When is Holi in 2026?
Holi is on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, by the Shukla Purnima, computed for New Delhi.
When is Holi in 2027?
Holi is on Monday, 22 March 2027, by the Shukla Purnima, computed for New Delhi.
What is Holi?
The festival of colours, the day after Holika Dahan. It celebrates spring and the playful love of Radha and Krishna.
How is Holi traditionally kept?
Colours and water shared with family and friends, festive food such as gujiya, and visits to elders.
When is Holi in 2028?
Saturday, 11 March 2028. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Holi in 2029?
Thursday, 1 March 2029. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Holi in 2030?
Wednesday, 20 March 2030. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
How is Holi celebrated across India?
Lathmar Holi in Barsana, Phagwa in the Caribbean diaspora, Dol Jatra in Bengal and Odisha, Rangpanchami in Maharashtra a few days later.
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