Holi 2026 in London

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

In short

Holi 2026 falls on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 in London. It is Chaitra Krishna Paksha Pratipada in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 6:40 AM and sunset 5:44 PM.

Same day as India

Also known as: Rangwali Holi · Dhulandi · Festival of Colours · Dhuleti

London timings

Date
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Wednesday
Lunar date
Chaitra Krishna Paksha Pratipada
Sunrise
6:40 AM
Sunset
5:44 PM
Moonrise
7:19 PM
Moonset
6:50 AM
Today’s Panchang in London

What is Holi?

Holi — Rangwali Holi, the day of colours — follows the Holika bonfire and celebrates the arrival of spring and the loves of Krishna and Radha. Its date always trails Holika Dahan by exactly one day.

How it is observed

The morning is spent throwing dry gulal and coloured water in the street, a day on which caste, age and formality are suspended by custom. Sweets, thandai and gujiya follow in the afternoon.

Other cities

BirminghamBradfordCoventryLeicesterManchesterNottinghamSloughBangaloreChennaiNew DelhiDubaiEdison, NJ

Other years

Holi 2024Holi 2025Holi 2027Holi 2028

More festivals

Holika DahanUgadiChaitra NavratriMaha ShivaratriRam NavamiHanuman Jayanti

Frequently asked questions

When is Holi 2026 in London?

Holi 2026 in London is on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. It falls on Chaitra Krishna Paksha Pratipada.

Is Holi 2026 on the same day in London as in India?

Yes. Holi falls on Mar 4, 2026 in both London and India this year, though the puja timings differ because sunrise and moonrise are local.

What else is Holi called?

Holi is also known as Rangwali Holi, Dhulandi, Festival of Colours, Dhuleti. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.