Festivals
The festival of colours, celebrated on the full moon of Phalguna.
Annual festival: general observance date from the 2026 government holiday list. Local ritual times may differ. Other years require reviewed dates. CGCA · 2026
| Deity | Krishna, Prahlada |
|---|---|
| Region | Pan-India |
| Significance | Spring and colours |
| Occurs | Annual festival: general observance date from the 2026 government holiday list. Local ritual times may differ. Other years require reviewed dates. |
The festival of colours, celebrated on the full moon of Phalguna.
The festival of colours, celebrated on the full moon of Phalguna.
Holi falls on the full moon (Purnima) of the lunar month of Phalguna and welcomes spring. The night before (Holika Dahan) marks the burning of the demoness Holika; the day itself is celebrated with coloured powder and water.
It is one of the most widely observed festivals in India and among Indian communities worldwide.