Holi 2026: Kashi Pandit Clarifies Holika Dahan Muhurat and Celebration Date

• Confusion surrounds Holi 2026 dates, with some almanacs suggesting March 3 and others March 4.
• Pandit Sanjay Upadhyay from Kashi clarifies that Holika Dahan will occur between 12:50 AM and 2:05 AM on March 2, 2026.
• Holika Dahan requires nocturnal Purnima Tithi, which is available on March 2.
• Holi will be celebrated on March 4, not March 3, due to a lunar eclipse on March 3 ending at 6:47 PM.
• The traditional Chausatti Devi Yatra in Kashi will commence after 7 PM on March 4, following the lunar eclipse.

Why It Matters: Holi 2026 will be celebrated on March 4, with Holika Dahan on March 2, due to a lunar eclipse.