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4 March
Wednesday, 2026 · Chaitra Krishna Pratipada (day after Phalguna Purnima)
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Holi 2026 · होली
Holi 2026 is on Wednesday, 4 March 2026 (Chaitra Krishna Pratipada (day after Phalguna Purnima)). Holi, the festival of colours, celebrates the arrival of spring and the playful love of Radha and Krishna.
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Significance
Holi, the festival of colours, celebrates the arrival of spring and the playful love of Radha and Krishna. The morning after Holika Dahan, people smear gulal, drench each other in colour and share sweets, dissolving old grudges.
How Holi is observed · कैसे मनाएँ
Playing with colours and water, gujiya and thandai, and community gatherings.
Holi 2026 — quick facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, 4 March 2026 |
| Tithi (lunar) | Chaitra Krishna Pratipada (day after Phalguna Purnima) |
| Type | Major festival |
| Countdown | This year (past) |
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Holi 2026 — common questions
When is Holi in 2026?
Holi 2026 falls on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, on Chaitra Krishna Pratipada (day after Phalguna Purnima).
What is the significance of Holi?
Holi, the festival of colours, celebrates the arrival of spring and the playful love of Radha and Krishna. The morning after Holika Dahan, people smear gulal, drench each other in colour and share sweets, dissolving old grudges.
How is Holi observed?
Playing with colours and water, gujiya and thandai, and community gatherings. Regional customs vary; dates here follow the North-Indian (Delhi) panchang.
Which tithi is Holi on?
Holi is observed on Chaitra Krishna Pratipada (day after Phalguna Purnima). Because Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, the Gregorian date shifts each year.