Meaning and timing context
The colour celebration is placed on the local civil day following Holika Dahan. Community programmes may choose a nearby weekend.
Holi
Holi is the festival of colour, reconciliation and the arrival of spring in the traditional calendar.
Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Auckland, New Zealand · Pacific/Auckland
- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Observance date
- Wednesday, 4 March 2026
- Sunrise
- 7:08 am
- Sunset
- 7:56 pm
- Tithi at sunrise
- Krishna Pratipada
- Tithi ends
- 12:19 am
A simple observance
- Begin with a simple, clear intention suited to your family tradition.
- Keep prayer, reflection, charity or seva practical and non-coercive.
- Use the calculated local timing as a planning guide and confirm a time-sensitive ritual with Raman Ji or your temple tradition.
Common questions
Why can the date differ between cities?+
The tithi at local sunrise and the exact event instant can change with longitude, latitude and time zone.
Is this a compulsory ritual prescription?+
No. It is a calculated calendar guide. Health, family practice and sampradaya remain important.