Holi 2026 — Purnima of Phalguna
Holi 2026 falls on Tue 03 Mar. The Holika-dahan is the previous day (Mon 02 Mar). Best Holi muhurat is in the afternoon
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.
Editorial + reviewer
Drafted by Sahil (livepanchang.in), reviewed by Vaid-Pandit Kashmiri Lal Sharma (BVB-Varanasi Shastri) on 5 September 2026.