About Holi
Holi is the Hindu festival of colours, celebrated across India and Nepal. People throw coloured powder and water at each other, share sweets like gujiya and visit friends and family. It also marks the arrival of spring.
Holi is set by the Hindu lunar calendar, the day after the full moon of Phalguna, in March. In 2027 it lands on a Monday, in week 12 of the year. Holika Dahan is held on the evening before. Some regions celebrate a day earlier or later.
How long until Holi?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 169 days until Holi 2027. That works out to 24 weeks and 1 day, or about 5 months and 18 days.
If you only count working days, there are 121 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 24 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 169 sleeps, and in hours that is about 4,056.
Holi dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | March 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Passed |
| 2027 | March 22, 2027 | Monday | 169 days |
| 2028 | March 11, 2028 | Saturday | 524 days |
| 2029 | March 1, 2029 | Thursday | 879 days |
| 2030 | March 20, 2030 | Wednesday | 1,263 days |
| 2031 | March 9, 2031 | Sunday | 1,617 days |
| 2032 | March 27, 2032 | Saturday | 2,001 days |
| 2033 | March 16, 2033 | Wednesday | 2,355 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is Holi 2027?
Holi 2027 is on Monday, March 22, 2027. Holika Dahan is held on the evening before. Some regions celebrate a day earlier or later.
What day of the week is Holi 2027?
Holi 2027 falls on a Monday.
How many days until Holi?
There are 169 days until Holi, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Holi?
Holi is 24 weeks and 1 day away, or 24.1 weeks.
How many weekends until Holi?
There are 24 weekends between now and Holi.
How many business days until Holi?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 121 business days until Holi. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is Holi on the same date every year?
No. Holi is set by the Hindu lunar calendar, the day after the full moon of Phalguna, in March, so the date changes from year to year.
When is Holi 2028?
Holi 2028 is expected on Saturday, March 11, 2028, 524 days from today.