Holi 2026: date and timings
Holi is on Wednesday, 4 March, 2026.
Festival of colours, the morning after Holika Dahan. Deity: Lord Krishna.
Holi 2026 muhurat by city
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathura-Vrindavan | 4 Mar | From sunrise, 6:40 am | 6:21 pm |
| Hyderabad | 4 Mar | From sunrise, 6:32 am | 6:23 pm |
| Delhi | 4 Mar | From sunrise, 6:43 am | 6:22 pm |
| Mumbai | 4 Mar | From sunrise, 6:55 am | 6:44 pm |
| Chennai | 4 Mar | From sunrise, 6:23 am | 6:18 pm |
| Bengaluru | 4 Mar | From sunrise, 6:33 am | 6:28 pm |
| Kolkata | 4 Mar | From sunrise, 5:55 am | 5:41 pm |
| Vijayawada | 4 Mar | From sunrise, 6:23 am | 6:15 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 4 Mar | From sunrise, 6:13 am | 6:04 pm |
| Pune | 4 Mar | From sunrise, 6:51 am | 6:41 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 4 Mar | From sunrise, 6:58 am | 6:44 pm |
| Jaipur | 4 Mar | From sunrise, 6:48 am | 6:29 pm |
| Lucknow | 4 Mar | From sunrise, 6:27 am | 6:08 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times are approximate, usually within about 30 minutes, so for a vrata or homam confirm the exact muhurat with your purohit.
Also on Wednesday, 4 March in Mathura-Vrindavan
- Rahu Kalam12:31 pm to 1:58 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:40 am and 6:21 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 7:18 pm, moonset 7:00 am
- Tithi at sunriseKrishna Pratipada
- NakshatraPurva Phalguni
Holi 2026 Choghadiya in Mathura-Vrindavan
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Holi from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:40 am to 8:08 am | Labh | Good |
| 8:08 am to 9:36 am | Amrit | Good |
| 9:36 am to 11:03 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 11:03 am to 12:31 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 12:31 pm to 1:58 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 1:58 pm to 3:26 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:26 pm to 4:53 pm | Char | Weak |
| 4:53 pm to 6:21 pm | Labh | Good |
| 6:21 pm to 7:53 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 7:53 pm to 9:26 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 9:26 pm to 10:58 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 10:58 pm to 12:30 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 12:30 am to 2:03 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:03 am to 3:35 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:35 am to 5:07 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 5:07 am to 6:39 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
Questions people ask
When is Holi in 2026?
Holi is on Wednesday, 4 March, 2026.