Holi 2026 will be celebrated on 4 March. Check Holika Dahan timing, muhurat, Panchang details, and festival significance.
Holi 2026, one of the most vibrant and widely celebrated Hindu festivals, will officially fall on 4 March 2026. Every year, confusion arises about the exact date due to lunar timings and Panchang calculations. Many wonder whether the festival will be on 3 March or 4 March. According to Vedic astrology and traditional Panchang, the main festival and color celebrations are set for 4 March, while Holika Dahan occurs late on 2 March.
Why the Confusion Between 3 and 4 March?
The confusion stems from the Phalguna Purnima Tithi and the presence of Bhadra Kaal. Phalguna Purnima begins on 2 March 2026 and continues into 3 March, which aligns the Holi tithi with 3 March. However, a lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) occurs on 3 March, keeping the Sutak period active. During Sutak, performing rituals and playing with colors is considered inauspicious. Hence, the practical celebration of Holi is shifted to 4 March 2026 in most parts of India.
Holika Dahan 2026: Timing and Muhurat
Holika Dahan, the ritual of burning Holika to symbolize the victory of good over evil, will take place on the night of 2 March 2026. Panchang details:
Purnima Tithi Begins: 12:50 AM (2 March)
Purnima Tithi Ends: 2:02 AM (3 March)
Auspicious Muhurat: After Bhadra Kaal ends, preferably during Pradosh Kaal in the evening
Devotees are advised not to perform Holika Dahan during Bhadra Kaal, as it is considered inauspicious according to astrological guidelines.
Main Holi Day 2026
Date for Rangwali Holi: 4 March 2026
Month: Phalguna
Tithi: Purnima
This is the day when people will celebrate by playing with colors, meeting friends and family, and enjoying festive sweets. Most North Indian states will observe public holidays on 4 March to allow widespread participation.
Astrological Reasons Behind the Date Selection
Holi 2026 date determination depends on:
Phalguna Purnima Tithi – Determines the full moon and main festival day
Bhadra Kaal – Holika Dahan should not be performed during this period
Pradosh Kaal – Evening time is considered auspicious for rituals
Lunar eclipse impact – Sutak period prevents rituals during the eclipse
By carefully analyzing these factors, astrologers confirm that the main Holi celebrations must occur on 4 March 2026.
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Religious Significance of Holi 2026
Holi is not just a festival of colors but also a spiritually significant occasion:
Symbolizes the victory of good over evil
Represents burning of negativity and past grievances
Encourages new beginnings and the removal of obstacles
Offers an opportunity for spiritual remedies and devotion
Performing rituals according to the Panchang enhances the benefits, bringing happiness, prosperity, and harmony to homes.
Quick Summary of Holi 2026 Dates
Holika Dahan: Night of 2 March 2026
Rangwali Holi: 4 March 2026
Month: Phalguna
Tithi: Purnima
Despite lunar tithi aligning with 3 March, Holi 2026 will be celebrated on 4 March in India due to the eclipse and Bhadra Kaal influence.
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