When is होली 2026?

In 2026, होली falls on सोमवार, 2 मार्च 2026.

What are the होली puja rituals?

On the eve, at dusk, light the Holika bonfire and circumambulate it.; Offer grains and coconut to the fire; pray for the destruction of evil.; On the day of Holi, apply oil to skin and hair before playing.; Play with natural colored powder and water; visit family and friends.

What to eat on होली?

Gujiya, Thandai, Malpua, Dahi Vada, Puri

What should you do on होली?

Use natural or safe colors; Wear old clothes; Apply oil to skin and hair

What should you avoid on होली?

Avoid harsh chemical colors; Do not force color on strangers; Avoid wasting water

Which deity is worshipped on होली?

होली is dedicated to कृष्ण, राधा.

होली 2026 (Holi)

होली Significance & Spiritual Meaning

होली — "रंगों का त्यौहार" — वसन्त ऋतु के स्वागत का पर्व। फाल्गुन पूर्णिमा की रात होलिका दहन से आरंभ होता है, और अगले दिन रंगवाली होली खेली जाती है। कृष्ण-राधा भक्ति परम्परा का प्रमुख उत्सव — मथुरा, वृन्दावन और बरसाना में सप्ताहों तक मनाया जाता है। लठमार होली, फूलों की होली, गुलाल और अबीर का उत्सव।

होली Mythology & Legend

As narrated in the Bhagavata Purana, the demon king Hiranyakashipu tried to kill his son Prahlad for worshipping Vishnu. Holika, who had a boon to resist fire, sat with Prahlad in a pyre, but Vishnu saved Prahlad and Holika was consumed. The burning of Holika is re-enacted as Holika Dahan the night before Rangwali Holi.

होली 2026 Puja Rituals & Vidhi

On the eve, at dusk, light the Holika bonfire and circumambulate it.
Offer grains and coconut to the fire; pray for the destruction of evil.
On the day of Holi, apply oil to skin and hair before playing.
Play with natural colored powder and water; visit family and friends.
Share gujiya and thandai; sing and dance in groups.

होली Mantras in Sanskrit

ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय

oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya

Salutations to Lord Vasudeva (Vishnu/Krishna)

होली Traditional Foods & Prasad

●Gujiya
●Thandai
●Malpua
●Dahi Vada
●Puri
●Papri

होली Regional Celebrations across India

North India(होली)

Large public celebrations with colors

Braj(लठमार होली)

Lathmar Holi (playful stick fight)

Bengal(দোলযাত্রা)

Dol Jatra with songs and processions

होली Do's & Don't's

Do's

✓Use natural or safe colors
✓Wear old clothes
✓Apply oil to skin and hair
✓Stay hydrated
✓Seek consent before applying color

Don'ts

✗Avoid harsh chemical colors
✗Do not force color on strangers
✗Avoid wasting water

होली — Frequently Asked Questions

What is होली?: होली — "रंगों का त्यौहार" — वसन्त ऋतु के स्वागत का पर्व। फाल्गुन पूर्णिमा की रात होलिका दहन से आरंभ होता है, और अगले दिन रंगवाली होली खेली जाती है। कृष्ण-राधा भक्ति परम्परा का प्रमुख उत्सव — मथुरा, वृन्दावन और बरसाना में सप्ताहों तक मनाया जाता है। लठमार होली, फूलों की होली, गुलाल और अबीर का उत्सव।
When is होली 2026?: In 2026, होली falls on सोमवार, 2 मार्च 2026.
What are the होली puja rituals?: On the eve, at dusk, light the Holika bonfire and circumambulate it.; Offer grains and coconut to the fire; pray for the destruction of evil.; On the day of Holi, apply oil to skin and hair before playing.; Play with natural colored powder and water; visit family and friends.
What to eat on होली?: Gujiya, Thandai, Malpua, Dahi Vada, Puri
What should you do on होली?: Use natural or safe colors; Wear old clothes; Apply oil to skin and hair
What should you avoid on होली?: Avoid harsh chemical colors; Do not force color on strangers; Avoid wasting water
Which deity is worshipped on होली?: होली is dedicated to कृष्ण, राधा.

Upcoming होली Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond

होली is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.

Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)

Date	Day	Moonrise Time	Special Name
22 मार्च 2027	सोमवार	06:37 pm	—
23 मार्च 2027	मंगलवार	07:40 pm	—

होली 2026

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