Holi, known as the Festival of Colors, is one of the most vibrant and joyous celebrations in India and across the Hindu world. Celebrated on the full moon day in the Hindu month of Phalguna (typically March), Holi marks the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil, drawing from the legend of Prahlad and Holika. The festival begins on the evening before with Holika Dahan, a bonfire ritual symbolizing the burning of evil. The next day, known as Rangwali Holi or Dhulandi, is the famous celebration where people gather in streets and open spaces to play with dry and wet colors, throw water balloons, and drench each other with colored water using water guns (pichkaris). Holi is a uniquely egalitarian festival — social norms and hierarchies are temporarily suspended, and people of all ages, castes, and backgrounds celebrate together. Traditional foods include gujiya (sweet dumplings), thandai (a spiced milk drink), and various savory snacks. The festival has gained international popularity, inspiring color runs and Holi-themed events in cities around the world.
Holi 2027 falls on Monday, 22 March 2027. Holi, known as the Festival of Colors, is one of the most vibrant and joyous celebrations in India and across the Hindu world.
There are 134 days (19 weeks, or about 4 months 14 days) until Holi. That is approximately 3,203 hours or 192,229 minutes from now. Use our date calculator to find the exact duration between any two dates.
There are 19 weeks until Holi on Monday, 22 March 2027. That falls in week 12 of the year. Use our live countdown timer above for a real-time count including hours, minutes, and seconds.