Braj Holi 2026 Schedule: The Holi celebrations in Braj, the land of Radha Rani and Lord Krishna's pastimes, are renowned worldwide for their grandeur and joy. In 2026, this renowned 40-day Rangotsav or Festival of colours in Braj begins on January 23rd with Basant Panchami. The streets and famous Temples of Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, and Nandgaon will now be drenched in colours and devotion. If you too want to be a part of this unique Holi celebration in Lord Krishna's land, then this article is for you! Here's the complete schedule of Braj Holi.
Braj Holi 2026 Schedule For 40-Day Rangotsav In Vrindavan, Barsana, Mathura And Nandgaon
| DATE | DAY | EVENT | PLACE |
| 23rd January 2026 | Friday | Basant Panchami (Holi Celebrations Begin) | Banke Bihari Ji Temple and All Braj Temples |
| 24th February 2026 | Tuesday | Laddu Maar Holi (Phag Nimantran) | Shriji Temple, Barsana |
| 25th February 2026 | Wednesday | Lathmar Holi (Barsana) | Rangili Gali, Barsana |
| 26th February 2026 | Thursday | Lathmar Holi (Nandgaon) | Nand Bhawan, Nandgaon |
| 27th February 2026 | Friday | Rangbharni Ekadashi / Foolon Wali Holi | Banke Bihari Temple, Vrindavan |
| 1st March 2026 | Sunday | Chhadimar Holi | Gokul |
| 2nd March 2026 | Monday | Raman Reti Holi / Widow Holi | Gokul And Vrindavan |
| 3rd March 2026 | Tuesday | Holika Dahan | Dwarkadhish Temple (Mathura) and Other Temples |
| 4th March 2026 | Wednesday | Dhulendi | Across Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, Nandgaon And Gokul |
| 5th March 2026 | Thursday | Dauji Ka Huranga | Dau Ji Temple, Mathura |
The Brajwasis and the devotees celebrate the 40-day Braj Holi or Rangotsav with enthusiasm and devotion. (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons)
40-Day Braj Holi Significance And Rituals
The 40-day Holi festival of Braj begins on Basant Panchami and is incredibly special and divine. It starts with the planting of the 'Holi ka Danda' in the temples. During these days, devotees offer gulal and fresh flowers to Radha Rani and Krishna with great devotion in every temple of Braj. Here, the deities are pleased not only with colours but also with unique customs like Foolon Ki Holi, Lathmar Holi, and Laddu Holi. For the entire 40 days, devotees dance to devotional songs and consider themselves blessed to play Holi with Thakur Ji and Kishori Ji.
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