Holi Significance & Spiritual Meaning
Festival of colors (Rangwali Holi). Phalguna Shukla Purnima per Drik Madhyahna-vyapini convention — observed on the day AFTER Phalguna Purnima spans Madhyahna (the day after Holika Dahan, which is performed on the Purnima evening at Pradosh-kaal). (In Maharashtra colors are played on Rang Panchami five days later; in Bengal observed as Dol Yatra, a Vaishnava swing festival of Radha-Krishna.)
Holi — FAQ
- What is Holi?
- Festival of colors (Rangwali Holi).
- When is Holi 2026?
- In 2026, Holi falls on Wednesday, 4 March 2026.
Upcoming Holi Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Holi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2027 | Sunday | 05:34 pm | — |
| 23 Mar 2027 | Tuesday | 07:40 pm | — |