Holi 2027
Holi 2027 falls on Tuesday, March 23, 2027.
Date and Panchanga Basis
- Date: Tuesday, March 23, 2027 (also observed as Rangwali Holi, Dhulandi)
- Rule: The day after Phalguna Purnima (Holika Dahan); colors are played on Pratipada.
- Reckoning: amanta lunar months; date fixed by the tithi prevailing at sunrise (udaya tithi).
This date is computed from sidereal Sun and Moon positions (Swiss-precision Meeus ephemeris, Lahiri ayanamsa), not copied from a stored calendar. Regional almanacs that apply a different local rule can occasionally differ by one day; where a festival anchors to a specific hour, such as midnight for Janmashtami or midday for Ganesh Chaturthi, the matching classical rule is used.
Significance
Rangwali Holi, the festival of colors, follows the night of Holika Dahan. Falling at the turn from Phalguna toward Chaitra, it closes the lunar year in much of North India with the loosening of social boundaries that the festival is famous for.
Timing Your Observance
A festival date names the day; a muhurta names the hour. For puja timing on March 23, consult the day's panchanga: the prevailing tithi and nakshatra, the choghadiya windows, and the Rahu Kaal period to avoid. The daily panchang, choghadiya timings, and Rahu Kaal calculator cover this for your city, and the birth chart calculator shows how the day's sky sits against your own chart.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Holi in 2027?
Holi 2027 falls on Tuesday, March 23, 2027. The day after Phalguna Purnima (Holika Dahan); colors are played on Pratipada.
How is the Holi date decided?
The date follows the tithi prevailing at sunrise (udaya tithi) in amanta lunar-month reckoning. This page computes it from sidereal Sun and Moon longitudes (Lahiri ayanamsa) rather than a stored table.
When is Holi in 2026?
Holi 2026 falls on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.