The festival of colours
Holi 2026 in Australia
was on Wednesday 4 March 2026
Holi, also written Dhulandi, falls on Wednesday 4 March 2026. The festival of colours, celebrated by temples, community associations and families in every capital city. The listings here come from organisers and public announcements, and the page updates as programmes are published, so it is worth checking back closer to the date. Pick a city below for the celebrations near you.
Nothing listed yet for Holi 2026
Organisers usually publish Holi programmes four to six weeks out. If you are running one, list it and it will appear here.
Holi 2026 by city
Holi in other years
Where to celebrate
Temples across Australia that hold Holi programmes. Check each one for its own times.
- Adelaide Siva Ganesha Temple(Oaklands Park, Adelaide)
- Adelaide Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara(Adelaide)
- Astha Nepali Hindu Society of Victoria / Shree Pashupatinath Temple Melbourne(269 Pearcedale Rd, Cranbourne South VIC)
- Atam Ras Kirtan Darbar Gurdwara Blackburn(Blackburn)
- Australian Sikh Association Gurdwara Glenwood(Glenwood)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir & Cultural Precinct, Sydney(Sydney)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Melbourne(Mill Park)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Sydney(Rosehill)
Holi 2026 in Australia: questions people ask
When is Holi 2026 in Australia?
Wednesday 4 March 2026. was on Wednesday 4 March 2026. Community celebrations often fall on the nearest weekend, so check each event's own date.
Where can I celebrate Holi in Australia?
Nothing is listed yet for 2026. Temples usually hold programmes, and this page updates as organisers publish theirs.
What is Holi?
The festival of colours. It is also written Dhulandi.
Are Holi events on Chalo alcohol free?
Yes. Every event on Chalo is listed as alcohol free and family safe.
How do I list a Holi event in Australia?
Create a free listing from the Create event button. It appears on this page once it is live.
