Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Holi 2026 falls on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in Raleigh. It is Chaitra Krishna Paksha Pratipada in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 6:42 AM and sunset 6:10 PM.
India: Mar 4, 2026
Also known as: Rangwali Holi · Dhulandi · Festival of Colours · Dhuleti
The tradition names no separate muhurat for this festival — it is observed through the day. Abhijit is the day’s generally auspicious window and Rahu Kaal the one to avoid.
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.
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.
Holi 2026 in Raleigh is on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. It falls on Chaitra Krishna Paksha Pratipada.
No. Holi is on Mar 3, 2026 in Raleigh but Mar 4, 2026 in India. The tithi begins at one moment worldwide, and that moment lands on a different local day in each place.
Holi is also known as Rangwali Holi, Dhulandi, Festival of Colours, Dhuleti. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.