Holi is known as a festival of colour and joy. In 2026, holi is celebrated on 4 March 2026. It marks the arrival of spring with vibrant festivities. The festival symbolise the victory of good over evil.
Holi 2026
Holi is one of the most popular festivals in India, known as the festival of colour and joy. The vibrant festival marks the beginning of spring. Holi 2026 is celebrated on 4 March. It is celebrated every year in the month of March in India, Nepal, Mauritius, Fiji and the United States. The festival symbolise the victory of good over evil, unity and the spirit of togetherness. It is one of the most fun and joyful festivals celebrated around the world. People throw colour, Gulala, play with water, Sing, dance and eat Gujiya and much more. This is the only festival in India where people put aside their differences, caste, and forgive others, celebrating with love and friendship.
Holi 2026 is a National holiday in India. All schools, colleges and offices remain closed.
Holi 2026 Date
According to Drik Panchang, Holi in 2026 will be celebrated on 4 March 2026. The festival starts over two days with Chhoti Holi, followed by Holika Dahan, one night before Holi. In Holika Dahan, people lit up a bonfire the night before Holi, which is a sign of the victory of good over Evil.
| Event | Holi date 2026 |
| Holi 2026 | 4 March, Wednesday |
Holika Dahan 2026
The festival of Holi starts with Holika Dahan. It is an important part of the festival, celebrated one day before Rangwali Holi (the day of colours). This year Holika Dahan 2026 will be celebrated on 3 March 2026. Holika Dahan the victory of good over evil, with rituals carried out around a bonfire.
In Holika Dahan people collect wood, cow dung cakes, and dry leaves to make a large Bonfire in open space, the fire is lift in the night before the holi at an Holika Dahan 2026 muhurat. People gather to pray and offer grains coconut and flower. It tell us that even in the face of Darkness, face in good will always protect us. The Holika Dahan marks the beginning of a joyful Holi, filled with colour happiness and love.
Significance of Holi 2026
The festival of Holi is celebrated every year on the full moon day of the month of Phalgun. The most popular Hindi festival Holi, is 2-day festival. Starting with Chhoti Holi, the day of Holika Dahan and Rangwali Holi, the day when people play with colour, water, and Gulal. Holi represents victory of good over evil, end of winter and start of spring, unity and joy and cultural celebration.
On rangwali holi, the children, younger and older, are filled with joy and happiness. They Sprinkle Colour on one another. Children use Pichkari (water guns) and water balloons on their friends and family members to colour them. People celebrate this festival with music, dance in the beat of dholaks. In some places, Holi parties are organised in resorts and clubs with pool parties. People enjoy in a group. These days, everyone is fully coloured with rang.
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Why we celebrate Holi?
Holi is one of the most joyful and colourful festival in India. It is celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil, the beginning of spring season and to spread love and happiness among peoples. There are many reasons behind Holi. The main reason behind the Holi is the story of Prahlad and Holika.
There was a king named Hiranyakashyapu. He wanted everyone to worship him. But his son Prahald was the true devotee of Lord Vishnu. Due to this reason, Hiranyakashyapu was angry with his son, and he tried many times to kill his son. After many attempts he asked his sister Holika, who had a magical cloak to protect her from fire. They plan to sit in fire with Prahlad. Prahlad seated in the lap of Holika and start taking the name of Lord Vishnu. With the blessings of Lord Vishnu Prahlad is protected but Holika was burned. This story teachers that good always wins over evil and the faith and truth can overcome even the darkest time.
FAQs on Holi 2026
When is Holi in 2026?
Holi 2026 will be celebrated on 4 March 2026 on Wednesday.
Is Holi a national holiday?
Yes Holi is national holiday. It is celebrated all over India.
Where is holi celebrated?
Holi is celebrated in India, Nepal, USA, Australia among others.