Holi in Faridabad
होली · फरीदाबाद
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| City | Faridabad, 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
In Faridabad (फरीदाबाद), India, Holi is observed according to the tithi of Phalguna Purnima. The festival spans two days: Holika Dahan on the evening of Phalguna Purnima, followed by the day of colours. Faridabad follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone, and the date is computed for Faridabad's own sunrise, which is why the listing here is city-specific rather than a single all-India entry.
For 2026, the date in Faridabad is Tuesday 3 March 2026. For 2027, the date in Faridabad is Sunday 21 March 2027. These are the dates given for this city; the corresponding tithi is Phalguna Purnima (Holika Dahan) with the following day for the play of colours.
Why the date can differ from India
Holi is a pan-India observance, but the calendar date is not decided by a single national clock. Purnima is a tithi — a segment of the lunar month — and its span is measured against the sunrise and moonrise of a given place. Because Faridabad has its own sunrise, the tithi can begin or end at a moment that falls differently here than in another city, and the day assigned to Holika Dahan can shift by a day across regions.
Traditions also differ in how the lunar month is reckoned. Some communities follow the purnimanta convention, others the amanta convention, and the Smarta and Vaishnava streams may place the observance slightly differently. This page does not pick one reading over another; it simply notes the dates computed for Faridabad. For personal observance, families usually follow the practice of their own lineage and local panchangam.
Where and how the community celebrates
Holi in Faridabad, as across India, is associated with Vishnu and Krishna. The observance includes Holika Dahan, the evening fire, and the following day of colours. Celebrations are neighbourhood-based and family-based rather than tied to any single listed venue, and customs vary from locality to locality.
- Holika Dahan — the evening observance on Phalguna Purnima.
- Day of colours — the next day, following the Purnima.
- Deity — Vishnu / Krishna.
- Scope — pan-India, with local variation in custom.
Practical tips
- Confirm the local panchangam for Faridabad close to the date, since the tithi timing is city-specific.
- Note the two-part structure: Holika Dahan on Phalguna Purnima, colours the next day.
- Follow your family's or community's convention where Smarta, Vaishnava, amanta and purnimanta practices differ.
- For anything tied to your personal chart, consult a qualified jyotishi rather than relying on a general city date.