Whether you're in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, or any other city, you need to know your local Holi date to plan properly. Holi is always celebrated on Phalguna Purnima, which means the full moon day of the Hindu month of Phalguna. In 2026, this Purnima falls on March 3.Under normal circumstances, everyone would celebrate Holi on the same day across India. Because different cities see the eclipse at slightly different times, local priests and experts have decided on different dates for the festival. Indian cities to celebrated Holi on March 3In several parts of Western and Southern India, the local timing of the moonrise and the eclipse means that Holi will be celebrated a day earlier.

Source: News 24 March 02, 2026 17:40 UTC