Public HolidayCritical
Holi
होली
Details
- Country
India- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- March 2026
- Long Weekends
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Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Offices Closed
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
Notes
Festival of Colors. Celebrates triumph of good over evil and arrival of spring. Water and colored powder thrown. Bonfires night before (Holika Dahan).
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Holi a public holiday in India?
- Yes, Holi is an official public holiday in India. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Holi 2026?
- Holi 2026 falls on March 3, 2026.
- What is Holi called locally in India?
- Holi is locally known as "होली" in India.