🎨 Holi 2026

Holi - Festival of Colors and Dates

Holi is one of the oldest and most joyous festivals in the Hindu calendar, celebrated on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Phalgun month - typically falling in late February or early March. It is a two-day celebration: Holika Dahan (the bonfire night) occurs on the eve of Purnima, commemorating the destruction of the demoness Holika, followed by Rangwali Holi the next morning - when people douse each other in vibrant colored powders and water. The festival symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of spring.

Regional Celebrations Across India

Holi takes on uniquely vibrant forms across India. Mathura and Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh - the birthplace of Lord Krishna - celebrate for over a week with lathmar Holi, where women playfully strike men with sticks. Barsana draws over 100,000 visitors annually. In West Bengal, Holi is called Dol Jatra. In Punjab and Haryana, it is marked by Hola Mohalla with martial arts displays. Each region follows its own traditions while sharing the core spirit of colour, community, and joy.

Holi Dates Across Years

Because Holi is tied to the lunar Panchang calendar, the exact Gregorian date shifts each year. This page provides confirmed Holi dates for 2024 through 2027, covering both Holika Dahan timing and the main Rangwali Holi date, helping families plan gatherings and schools schedule holidays well in advance.