- By Ridam Sharma
- Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:51 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Holi 2026 Date: Holi is also widely popular as Rangwali Holi and Dhulandi Holi, when we apply colours on each other's faces. This year it is celebrated on Wednesday, 4th March. Unlike most years, this year, Dhulandi will not be played a day after Holika Dehan, which is observed today on the full moon date, March 02, 2026, at 05:55 pm, and the full moon date ends on March 03, 2026, at 05:07 pm.
When Will Holi Will Be Celebrated?
The fun-filled, colourful festival of Dhulandi, also known as Holi, is followed by the festivities of Holika Dahan. However, in the year 2026, the festival of Dhulandi falls on the 4th of March. It marks the beginning of spring and the triumph of good over evil.
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For the North Indian states, this marks the day when people move out of their homes to the streets, play with colours, apply gulal to family and friends, throw water at each other, and celebrate the festival with music, dance, and binge eating and drinking special Holi dishes like gujiyas and thandai.
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The festival of Holi, including the festival of Dhulandi, holds a special significance as the festival is associated with the divine couple God Krishna and Goddess Radha, particularly in Braj. It brings people together to create social harmony. It allows people to forgive all the old grudges they hold within themselves.
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It allows people to celebrate the festival of colours together, regardless of their age, caste, or social status. In the year 2026, the festival of Holika Dahan falls on the 3rd of March, followed by the festival of Dhulandi cum Rangwali Holi on the 4th of March.