Major festival · Paris, France

Holi (Rangwali) 2026 in Paris

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Tuesday 3 March 2026 Verified

Holi (Rangwali) 2026 in Paris falls on Tuesday, 3 March 2026. Holi, the festival of colours, falls on the Pratipada after Holika Dahan and celebrates the arrival of spring and the play of Krishna and Radha with a riot of colour, water and sweets.

In India (national reference)
4 Mar 2026
Where you are · Paris
3 Mar 2026

The two differ because the tithi doesn't begin and end at midnight — it can start or finish on different calendar days in Paris than in New Delhi. DevYatra observes the date correct for where you are, not an India-default calendar.

About Holi (Rangwali)

Holi, the festival of colours, falls on the Pratipada after Holika Dahan and celebrates the arrival of spring and the play of Krishna and Radha with a riot of colour, water and sweets.

Also known as: Rangwali Holi · Dhulandi · festival of colours · Dhuleti.

Presiding deity: Krishna.

Frequently asked

When is Holi (Rangwali) 2026 in Paris?
Holi (Rangwali) 2026 in Paris is on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
Why is Holi (Rangwali) on a different date in Paris than in India?
Because a tithi doesn't start and end at midnight. In India (New Delhi) Holi (Rangwali) 2026 is 4 Mar 2026, but the same tithi resolves to 3 Mar 2026 for Paris's timezone. DevYatra shows the date correct for where you are.
What else is Holi (Rangwali) called?
Holi (Rangwali) is also known as Rangwali Holi, Dhulandi, festival of colours, Dhuleti.

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