Festival
Holi 2026
Wednesday, 4 March 2026
- Tithi
- Krishna Pratipada
- Tithi begins
- 3 Mar 17:09
- Tithi ends
- 4 Mar 16:50
Times are for New Delhi. The date and muhurat for other cities are below.
About Holi
Holi, the festival of colours, is played on the day after Holika Dahan, on Phalguna Krishna Pratipada, celebrating spring and the victory of devotion over arrogance.
Holi 2026 in major cities
| City | Date |
|---|---|
| Delhi | 4 Mar Wed |
| Mumbai | 4 Mar Wed |
| Ahmedabad | 4 Mar Wed |
| Kolkata | 4 Mar Wed |
| Chennai | 4 Mar Wed |
| Bengaluru | 4 Mar Wed |
| Hyderabad | 4 Mar Wed |
| Pune | 4 Mar Wed |
| Jaipur | 4 Mar Wed |
| Lucknow | 4 Mar Wed |
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Open the calendarFrequently asked questions
When is Holi in 2026?
Holi is on Wednesday, 4 March 2026.
When does the tithi for Holi 2026 begin and end?
Krishna Pratipada begins on 3 Mar 17:09 and ends on 4 Mar 16:50 (New Delhi).