Holi 2026 — Date, Muhurat, Holika Dahan Timings

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Holi 2026 falls on Wednesday, March 4. Holika Dahan is on the night of March 3. Find the exact muhurat, bhadra timings, and city-specific panchang for Holi day.

About Holi 2026

Holi, the festival of colors, marks the arrival of spring, the victory of good over evil, and is celebrated by throwing colored powders (gulal) and water at each other. Holi 2026 falls on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, with Holika Dahan (the bonfire ritual) on the night of Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

The auspicious muhurat for Holika Dahan is during Pradosh Kaal after sunset on March 3, 2026, while avoiding the Bhadra Kaal. Bhadra is considered inauspicious for religious rituals — it falls in the afternoon on Holi day in many cities, which is why Holika Dahan is performed the night before.

On Holi day (March 4, 2026), the panchang shows Phalguna Purnima (full moon) — the day is considered highly auspicious for play, gatherings, and community celebrations. Many regions observe Holi over two days: a quieter ritual day (Rang Panchami) and a noisier public-play day.

For the exact muhurat, Bhadra timings, and city-specific panchang (sunrise, sunset, moonrise), use the tool below. It works for any Indian city.

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For exact muhurat timings (sunrise, sunset, tithi, nakshatra, Rahu Kaal, Abhijit, etc.) for Wednesday, March 4, 2026 in your city, use the Live Panchang tool:

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Holi 2026?

Holi 2026 is on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Holika Dahan is on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 night.

What time is Holika Dahan?

Holika Dahan muhurat is during Pradosh Kaal (after sunset) on March 3, 2026, avoiding Bhadra Kaal. Use the panchang tool for city-specific times.

Why is Holika Dahan the night before?

Because Bhadra Kaal (inauspicious period) falls during the day of Holi in most years, the Holika Dahan ritual is moved to the previous evening.