Festival calendar 2027 · March
Holi 2027: date in the UK, USA, Canada and India
1. Holi 2027 dates and timings by city
Each date and time is calculated for the city named, in its local time (with daylight saving where it applies). Dates highlighted differ from India.
| City | Holika Dahan | Sunset | Bhadra ends | Holi (colours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | ||||
| London | Sun 21 Mar | 18:15 | 23:45 | Mon 22 Mar |
| Birmingham | Sun 21 Mar | 18:22 | 23:45 | Mon 22 Mar |
| Leicester | Sun 21 Mar | 18:19 | 23:45 | Mon 22 Mar |
| USA | ||||
| New York | Sun 21 Mar | 19:09 | 19:45 | Mon 22 Mar |
| New Jersey (Edison) | Sun 21 Mar | 19:11 | 19:45 | Mon 22 Mar |
| Dallas | Sun 21 Mar | 19:40 | 18:45 | Mon 22 Mar |
| Los Angeles | Sun 21 Mar | 19:05 | 16:45 | Mon 22 Mar |
| Canada | ||||
| Toronto | Sun 21 Mar | 19:31 | 19:45 | Mon 22 Mar |
| Vancouver | Sun 21 Mar | 19:27 | 16:45 | Mon 22 Mar |
| India | ||||
| New Delhi | Sun 21 Mar | 18:33 | 05:15 (Mon 22 Mar) | Mon 22 Mar |
| Mumbai | Sun 21 Mar | 18:50 | 05:15 (Mon 22 Mar) | Mon 22 Mar |
2. What Holi is
Holi is the festival of colours that marks the end of winter. It falls at the full moon (Purnima) of Phalguna, the last month of the lunar year. On the evening of the Purnima a bonfire is lit, Holika Dahan, recalling the story of the child devotee Prahlada, who was protected by his devotion to Vishnu when his aunt Holika tried to burn him. The next morning is the day of colours, also called Dhulandi or Rangwali Holi, when friends and families throw coloured powder and water and share sweets.
3. How the date is fixed, and Bhadra
Holika Dahan is kept on the evening the Purnima holds after sunset (pradosh), and the fire is traditionally lit outside Bhadra (the Vishti karana, the first half of the Purnima tithi). In 2027 the Purnima begins on Sunday 21 March in every city on this page, so Holika Dahan is that Sunday evening and Holi colours on Monday 22 March, the same date in the UK, USA, Canada and India.
The timing of the fire is what differs. In the UK, USA and Canada Bhadra ends during the evening or night of 21 March (see the table), so the fire is lit after that. In India Bhadra lasts until about 5:15 the next morning; in such years panchangs give a muhurta in the last part of Bhadra (Bhadra Puchha) or after midnight. Follow the time your temple or family panchang gives.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Holi 2027 in the UK?
Holi (the day of colours) is Monday 22 March 2027, with Holika Dahan on the evening of Sunday 21 March. In London Bhadra ends at 23:45 that night.
When is Holi 2027 in the USA and Canada?
Monday 22 March 2027, with Holika Dahan on Sunday 21 March. Bhadra ends at 19:45 in New York, New Jersey and Toronto, 18:45 in Dallas and 16:45 in Los Angeles and Vancouver.
When is Holi 2027 in India?
Monday 22 March 2027, with Holika Dahan on the night of Sunday 21 March. Bhadra lasts until about 05:15 on 22 March, so check your local panchang for the Holika Dahan muhurta.
Why is Holika Dahan done outside Bhadra?
Bhadra (Vishti karana) is the half-tithi traditionally avoided for ceremonies. The dharmashastra digests prescribe the Holika fire on the Purnima evening after Bhadra, with special rules when Bhadra lasts past midnight.
Is Holi on the same day everywhere?
In 2027, yes: every city on this page has Holika Dahan on 21 March and Holi on 22 March. In some years the UK or North America is a day apart from India.