Holi in Agra
होली · आगरा
Dates for Agra are being computed; check back after the next daily update.
| City | Agra, India |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Tithi / timing | Phalguna Purnima (Holika Dahan) + next day |
| Deity | Vishnu / Krishna |
| Observance | Colours, Holika Dahan |
| Where | Pan-India |
Date and timing in this city
Holi in Agra follows the same lunar reckoning used across India, but the calendar date is fixed for Agra's own sunrise and time zone (Asia/Kolkata). The festival spans two days: Holika Dahan on Phalguna Purnima, and the day of colours that follows.
For Agra, the brief gives these dates:
- 2026: Tuesday 3 March 2026
- 2027: Sunday 21 March 2027
Holika Dahan is observed on the evening of Phalguna Purnima, and the playing of colours falls on the following day. Because the tithi is calculated from the moon's movement rather than a fixed civil date, the day can shift by a day or more from year to year — as the two dates above show.
Why the date can differ from India
It is common to see "Holi" printed as a single national date. In practice, the tithi is tied to local sunrise and moonset, so the observance can fall on different civil days in different places. Agra's date is computed for its own sunrise in Asia/Kolkata, which is why a general listing may not match what is observed locally.
Tradition also varies. Some communities follow purnimanta reckoning, others amanta; Smarta and Vaishnava households may differ on when Holika Dahan is performed. Where customs differ, both are treated as valid — the date above is the one computed for Agra.
Where and how the community celebrates
Holi is pan-India, and Agra is no exception. Observance centres on two things: the Holika Dahan bonfire on the evening of Phalguna Purnima, and the playing of colours the next day. The deity associated with the festival is Vishnu / Krishna, and the season is marked by community gatherings, colours and shared food.
Households typically gather for the bonfire, then exchange greetings and colours the following morning. Customs differ by family and region, so the form of celebration varies — some keep it quiet and devotional, others join larger neighbourhood gatherings.
Practical tips
- Confirm the exact tithi timings for Agra closer to the date, as the observance is tied to local sunrise.
- Holika Dahan is an evening observance; the colours follow the next day.
- If your family follows a particular tradition (Smarta or Vaishnava, amanta or purnimanta), follow that household custom.
- For anything tied to your own chart or personal observance, consult a qualified jyotishi.