Quick Information
2026 Date
3 March 2026 to 4 March 2026
Duration
2 Days
Calendar
Lunar
Deity
Krishna
About Holi
Holi (होली) is a festival in the Hindu calendar. Festival of colors, victory of good.
This festival is associated with Krishna and follows the Lunar calendar tradition. It is observed over 2 days.
Verified 2026 Date
Observance range: to
Primary date:
Primary source: Government of Maharashtra and Controller of Communication Accounts, West Bengal.
Regional government calendars observe Holika Dahan/Holi across 3–4 March.
Muhurat note: No primary-source, city-specific puja muhurat has been verified for this page. Do not infer a local time from the festival date.
Rituals & Traditions
The key rituals performed during Holi include:
Holika Dahan
Playing colors
Gujiya sweets
How to Celebrate
- Holika Dahan: A listed tradition for Holi.
- Playing colors: A listed tradition for Holi.
- Gujiya sweets: A listed tradition for Holi.
Regional Celebrations
This page records Holi traditions in:
All India
Uttar Pradesh
Rajasthan
Bihar
Practices can vary by region and community.