Holi 2026
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Holi 2026 fell on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (a Wednesday). See Holi 2027 โ
When is Holi 2026?
Holi 2026 fell on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. It was a Wednesday.
How many days until Holi 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, it has been 226 days since Holi 2026, which fell on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
- Date
- Wednesday, March 4, 2026
- Day of week
- Wednesday
- Type
- Religious Holidays
- Religion
- Hinduism
- Duration
- 2 days
Holi 2026 dates by country
| Country | Observed on | Days off |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฎ๐ณ India | Wed, Mar 4 | Tue, Mar 3 optional (restricted) holiday for central government employeesWed, Mar 4 public holiday |
| ๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom | Wed, Mar 4 | โ |
| ๐บ๐ธ United States | Tue, Mar 3 ยท differs | โ |
Other holidays in March 2026
St. David's Day ยท Mar 1Hinamatsuri (Doll/Girls' Festival) ยท Mar 3Purim ยท Mar 3International Women's Day ยท Mar 8Pi Day ยท Mar 14Academy Awards (Oscars) ยท Mar 15Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power) ยท Mar 16St. Patrick's Day ยท Mar 17Ugadi / Gudi Padwa (Hindu New Year) ยท Mar 19International Day of Happiness ยท Mar 20Spring (Vernal) Equinox ยท Mar 20World Water Day ยท Mar 22Ram Navami ยท Mar 26Earth Hour ยท Mar 28Hanami (Cherry Blossom Season) ยท Mar 28All holidays in March โ
Holi, the festival of colours, welcomes spring with joyous crowds throwing coloured powders, water games, music and sweets โ one of India's most exuberant celebrations, now joined around the world.
For the full story โ history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs โ see the Holi guide.