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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surat | 4 Mar | From sunrise, 6:56 am | 6:44 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 Surat
- Rahu Kalam12:50 pm to 2:18 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:56 am and 6:44 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 7:38 pm, moonset 7:18 am
- Tithi at sunriseKrishna Pratipada
- NakshatraPurva Phalguni
Holi 2026 Choghadiya in Surat
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6:56 am to 8:25 am | Labh | Good |
| 8:25 am to 9:53 am | Amrit | Good |
| 9:53 am to 11:22 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 11:22 am to 12:50 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 12:50 pm to 2:18 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:18 pm to 3:47 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:47 pm to 5:15 pm | Char | Weak |
| 5:15 pm to 6:44 pm | Labh | Good |
| 6:44 pm to 8:15 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:15 pm to 9:47 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 9:47 pm to 11:18 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 11:18 pm to 12:50 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 12:50 am to 2:21 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:21 am to 3:53 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:53 am to 5:24 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 5:24 am to 6:56 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
Questions people ask
When is Holi in 2026?
Holi is on Wednesday, 4 March, 2026.