Holi is the colour festival Indians plan trips around — either into the famous celebrations or deliberately away from them. We list both styles. Dates below are a planning window for 2026, not a ritual calendar.
Planning windowPlanning window around 3–4 March 2026 (Holi / Dhulandi)
NoteLunar festival — exact local observances can shift by a day; confirm locally.
VibeBook stays early for Mathura–Vrindavan; hill towns sell out for “escape Holi” long weekends too.
Destinations to pair with Holi
MathuraSearch or request a guideVrindavanSearch or request a guideJaipurSearch or request a guideUdaipurSearch or request a guideRishikeshSearch or request a guideManaliSearch or request a guide
We will deep-link live guides here as matching destinations publish. Use search or Plan My Trip in the meantime.
Festival dates that follow lunar calendars can shift. Windows above are for travel planning in 2026 — always reconfirm local holiday lists before you book non-refundable tickets.