Braj Ki Holi 2026 Full Schedule: 40 Days of Holi in Vrindavan & Mathura

The 40-day-long Braj Holi celebration is one of the most unique and spiritually rich festivals in India. Celebrated across Vrindavan, Mathura, Barsana, Nandgaon, Gokul and Govardhan, the festivities begin from Vasant Panchami and continue till Rang Panchami.

Here is the complete date-wise schedule of Braj Holi 2026 (February–March):

Phase 1: Beginning of Holi Festivities

3 February 2026 – Vasant Panchami (Vrindavan & Mathura)
Holi celebrations officially begin with temple rituals and the first application of gulal in Banke Bihari Temple.

Mid-February 2026 – Temple Holi Starts
Daily Holi songs (Hori bhajans) and light gulal rituals begin in major temples of Vrindavan and Mathura.

Phase 2: Main Braj Holi Events (Late February – Early March 2026)

25 February 2026 – Laddoo Holi (Barsana)
Devotees celebrate by showering laddoos in Radha Rani Temple.

26 February 2026 – Laddu & Samaj Gayan (Nandgaon)
Traditional Holi songs and temple rituals.

27 February 2026 – Lathmar Holi (Barsana)
Women symbolically beat men with sticks, recreating Krishna-Radha legend.

28 February 2026 – Lathmar Holi (Nandgaon)
Return celebration hosted by Krishna’s village.

Phase 3: Vrindavan & Mathura Grand Celebrations

1 March 2026 – Phoolon Wali Holi (Vrindavan)
Flower Holi celebrated at Banke Bihari Temple and other temples.

2 March 2026 – Widow Holi (Vrindavan)
Widows celebrate Holi at Gopinath Temple, symbolising social change.

3 March 2026 – Rangbhari Holi (Vrindavan & Mathura)
Massive crowds gather for gulal celebrations.

4 March 2026 – Holika Dahan (Across Braj)
Bonfire ritual symbolising victory of good over evil.

5 March 2026 – Dhulandi / Rangwali Holi
Main colour-playing day across Mathura and Vrindavan.

Phase 4: Post-Holi Celebrations

6–8 March 2026 – Huranga (Dauji Temple, Baldeo)
Unique celebration where women playfully drench men in colours.

10 March 2026 – Rang Panchami (Final Celebration)
Marks conclusion of 40-day Braj Holi festivities.

Major Locations Covered:

• Vrindavan

• Mathura

• Barsana

• Nandgaon

• Gokul

• Govardhan

• Baldeo (Dauji Temple)

Braj Ki Holi is not just a festival of colours — it is a devotional journey connected to the childhood and youthful legends of Lord Krishna. Every village in Braj celebrates Holi differently, attracting lakhs of devotees and international tourists every year.

Security, traffic diversions and special temple timings are usually implemented during peak days, especially around Lathmar Holi and Rangwali Holi.

Devotees planning to visit are advised to check temple schedules and local administration advisories before travel.