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Holi 2026 School Holiday: The festival of Holi in 2026 has brought joy as well as considerable confusion regarding holidays. Students, parents, and even school administrations are confused about whether Holi will be celebrated on March 3rd or 4th. This year, many states are experiencing discrepancies between official calendars and local traditions. States like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, and Rajasthan are reporting varying holiday dates.

Typically, Holi is celebrated for one or two days, but in 2026, the alignment of Sunday and the Holika Dahan date is creating a long weekend-like situation in many areas. Whether schools will reopen on March 3rd in Delhi-NCR and some districts of Uttar Pradesh remains a topic of debate. Find out what instructions the education departments and governments of various states have issued for Holi 2026. This will make planning your Holi holidays easier.

When is Holi 2026 holiday?

According to the Hindu calendar, there is a slight change in the dates of Holi this year due to the date of Phalguna Purnima and the impact of the lunar eclipse. According to most scholars and astrologers:

Holika Dahan: Will be celebrated on the evening of March 2, 2026 (Monday).

Holi with Colors (Dhulandi): Will be celebrated on March 4, 2026 (Wednesday).

When is Holi holiday in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar?
Uttar Pradesh: According to the Uttar Pradesh government's academic calendar, holidays are already fixed for March 1 (Sunday), March 2 (Monday – Holika Dahan), and March 4 (Wednesday – Holi). Now the question is about March 3 (Tuesday). If the government declares a holiday on March 3 as well, children could get four consecutive days off.

Bihar: Bihar usually has two days off for Holi. Schools are likely to be closed on March 3 and 4. However, some schools may also declare a holiday on March 2.

Holi Holiday in Delhi-NCR
Most private schools in Delhi-NCR have declared March 4th (Wednesday) as a major holiday. However, many larger schools will also have a holiday on March 3rd. Some may also offer a half-day. Wait for school notices for final updates on Holi holidays.

When will schools close in Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab?
Holi celebrations are grand in Rajasthan. March 4th is officially a public holiday, but local authorities may decide to extend the holiday depending on activities starting the evening of March 3rd. Haryana and Punjab have also declared March 4th a gazetted holiday.

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