Lunar Eclipse Casts Shadow on Holi 2026: Holika Dahan at Midnight, Colors Two Days Later

• Holi 2026 faces confusion due to a lunar eclipse on Phalguna Purnima, impacting traditional celebration dates.
• Astrologer Pandit Sanjay Upadhyay confirms Holika Dahan will occur at midnight on March 2, 2026, between 12:50 AM and 2:05 AM.
• The lunar eclipse on March 3, ending at 6:47 PM, pushes the festival of colors to March 4, breaking the usual one-day gap.
• Phalguna Purnima tithi starts March 2 evening and ends March 3 at 4:40 PM, with Bhadra also commencing.
• Rangbhari Ekadashi on February 27 will feature auspicious Sarvartha Siddhi and Ravi Yoga; Masan Ki Holi in Kashi on February 28.

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