Holi 2027 in Delhi NCR: Holi Parties & Colour Festivals
Holi 2027 falls on Monday 22 March, with Holika Dahan bonfires on the evening of Sunday 21 March, according to Drik Panchang's New Delhi calendar. That puts Holi at the end of a long weekend, and Delhi NCR's ticketed Holi parties usually spread across the Saturday, Sunday and Holi day itself. Expect DJ-led colour festivals with organic gulal, rain dances, thandai and food stalls at farmhouses in Chhatarpur, open grounds and clubs in Gurgaon and Noida, and large venues such as Dilli Haat Pitampura, which has hosted Holi events in past years. Housing societies, residents' associations and offices hold their own Holi Milan gatherings, while the night before, neighbourhoods light Holika Dahan bonfires. Holi also brings practical changes to the city: DMRC has in recent years started metro services only in the afternoon on Holi day, and many shops and restaurants stay shut until the evening. Dates for the big ticketed events are usually announced from February. This page lists Holi parties, colour festivals and Holi-themed events across Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida.
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Good to know
- Choose events that use organic or herbal colours, and oil your skin and hair beforehand so colour washes off more easily.
- Wear old clothes and sunglasses, and keep your phone in a waterproof pouch.
- Check DMRC's Holi advisory: in recent years metro services have started only in the afternoon on Holi day, so plan morning travel by cab.
- Drink water through the day, and be cautious with bhang-laced drinks, which can take hours to take effect.
- Book popular ticketed Holi parties early; many offer cheaper early-bird passes from February.
Frequently asked questions
When is Holi 2027?
Monday 22 March 2027, with Holika Dahan on the evening of Sunday 21 March, per Drik Panchang's New Delhi calendar.
Where are the biggest Holi parties in Delhi NCR?
Large ticketed colour festivals are usually held at farmhouses in Chhatarpur, open grounds and clubs in Gurgaon and Noida, and venues such as Dilli Haat Pitampura. Confirmed 2027 events are listed here as they're announced.
Does the Delhi Metro run on Holi?
DMRC has in recent years suspended services until the afternoon on Holi day and run normally after that. Check its advisory for 22 March 2027.
Are Holi parties safe for women and families?
Most organised events have security and separate family zones, but check the listing for age limits and entry rules, go in a group and leave if a venue feels overcrowded.
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