Holi 2026: Wednesday, March 4
Festival of Colors — verified observance dates and regional traditions
Holi 2026 Date
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Date source: Controller of Communication Accounts, West Bengal.
Phalguna Purnima | Vikram Samvat 2082
Holi 2026 Key Dates
Holika Dahan
March 3, 2026
Tuesday Evening
Exact local timing is not stated here
HOLI (Dhulandi)
March 4, 2026
Wednesday
Main celebration day
Rang Panchami
Date not verified here
Check a primary regional authority
No exact 2026 date published
Holika Dahan Local-Time Source Boundary
Verified Local-Time Status
| Holika Dahan Date | March 3, 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Exact local time | Not stated without a verified local Panchang source |
| Purnima Tithi Begins | Not stated without a verified local Panchang source |
| Purnima Tithi Ends | Not stated without a verified local Panchang source |
Astronomical claims
This festival guide does not verify eclipse visibility.
Use an official astronomical source for location-specific eclipse information.
Holi Celebrations Across India
🏛️ Mathura-Vrindavan
Lathmar Holi, Phoolon ki Holi - Week-long celebrations at Krishna temples
🎭 Rajasthan
Royal Holi celebrations in Udaipur, traditional folk music and dance
🌿 West Bengal
Dol Jatra/Basant Utsav - Celebrated with sandalwood paste and abir
🏔️ Punjab
Hola Mohalla at Anandpur Sahib - Sikh martial arts demonstrations
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Holi 2026?
Holi 2026 is on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Holika Dahan is on March 3 evening.
What time is Holika Dahan 2026?
Holika Dahan is observed on March 3, 2026. This guide does not state an exact local muhurat without a verified city-specific Panchang source.
Does this guide verify an eclipse during Holi 2026?
No. Use an official astronomical source for location-specific eclipse information.
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