Holi 2027 in Salem

Tuesday, March 23, 2027· In 208 days

In short

Holi 2027 falls on Tuesday, March 23, 2027 in Salem. It is Chaitra Krishna Paksha Pratipada in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 6:20 AM and sunset 6:27 PM.

Same day as India

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

Salem timings

Date
Tuesday, March 23, 2027
Tuesday
Lunar date
Chaitra Krishna Paksha Pratipada
Sunrise
6:20 AM
Sunset
6:27 PM
Moonrise
7:21 PM
Moonset
6:38 AM

Shubh muhurat in Salem

Abhijit Muhurat11:59 AM – 12:48 PM
Rahu Kaal — avoid3:25 PM – 4:56 PM

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.

Today’s Panchang in Salem

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

AgraAhmedabadAjmerAligarhAmravatiAmritsarAsansolAurangabadBangaloreBareillyBhavnagarBhopal

Other years

Holi 2025Holi 2026Holi 2028Holi 2029

More festivals

Holika DahanUgadiChaitra NavratriMaha ShivaratriBaisakhiPuthandu

Frequently asked questions

When is Holi 2027 in Salem?

Holi 2027 in Salem is on Tuesday, March 23, 2027. It falls on Chaitra Krishna Paksha Pratipada.

Is Holi 2027 on the same day in Salem as in India?

Yes. Holi falls on Mar 23, 2027 in both Salem 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.