Lunar Eclipse Shifts Holi 2026: Holika Dahan on March 2, Holi on March 4

• Holika Dahan 2026 will be observed on March 2nd, not March 3rd, due to a lunar eclipse and Bhadra.
• The lunar eclipse on March 3rd, Phalgun Purnima, will have its Sutak Kaal starting at sunrise, making auspicious activities inappropriate.
• According to Indian astrology and Nirnaya Sindhu, the auspicious time for Holika Dahan on March 2nd is between 12:50 AM and 2:02 AM.
• The festival of colors, Holi, will be celebrated on March 4th, 2026, as Rangotsav is not suitable on March 3rd due to the eclipse and Sutak Kaal.
• The lunar eclipse on March 3rd will begin at 3:20 PM and end at 6:47 PM, with Sutak Kaal commencing at 6:20 AM.

Why It Matters: Holi 2026 dates are shifted: Holika Dahan on March 2nd, Holi on March 4th, due to a lunar eclipse.