Holi
Date awaiting verification
The Holika fire recalls the traditional story of Prahlada and Holika, celebrating devotion and the triumph of good.
How it is observed
Communities gather for an evening bonfire. Observance dates differ by region and tradition in 2026; this listing follows the stated Gujarat reference.
Date and local tradition
No date is published because the required observance-precedence rule still needs verification.
Festival calculation
- Year
- 2026
- Date
- Date awaiting verification
- Tithi
- Purnima
- Lunar month
- Phagan
- Paksha
- Shukla
- Observance rule
- pradosh
Date withheld: Bhadra precedence is not yet implemented.
Information and illustration
Festival dates and practices can vary by region, almanac and tradition. Confirm local observances with a trusted local almanac or temple. The editorial text is original to this site. The illustration is AI-generated symbolic artwork, not a photograph of a temple.
Reference: baps.org. For calculation and editorial methodology, see Sources and calculations.