🎨 festivals
Holi 2027— date, story & how it’s kept
The festival of colours — the joy of spring and Krishna's play.
when it falls
- 2026
- Wednesday, 4 March 2026
- 2027
- Tuesday, 23 March 2027
Widely observed on these dates; regional traditions can differ by a day.
the story
Holika Dahan on the full-moon night recalls the burning of Holika and the saving of the devotee Prahlada; the next day, Rangwali Holi, celebrates the exuberant colour-play of Krishna and Radha in Braj.
how it’s kept
Light the Holika bonfire on the Purnima evening; the next morning, play with colours, share sweets, and set quarrels aside.
this day honours
Krishna and Radha
keep Holi with Sankalp
The app knows the festival mornings before you do — the panchang works fully offline, and each morning can open with a darshan of the deity you choose.