Holi 2026 in Saudi Arabia: date and local timings
Holi 2026 falls on Tuesday 3 March 2026 in all 3 Saudi Arabia cities listed here. In India it is on Tuesday 3 March 2026 – the same day. The rule: Phalguna pournami at sunrise. In Riyadh the sunrise on 3 March 2026 runs 6:14 AM local time, and the tithi runs from 2 March 2026 3:26 PM to 3 March 2026 2:37 PM. The table gives the date for each city with the sunrise window and the tithi in local clock time (daylight saving applied), all computed from the NASA/JPL ephemeris for the city's own sunrise and sunset, never converted from IST.
| Cities | Date | Sunrise | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riyadh | Tuesday 3 March 2026 | 6:14 AM | 2 March 2026 3:26 PM – 3 March 2026 2:37 PM |
| Jeddah | Tuesday 3 March 2026 | 6:42 AM | 2 March 2026 3:26 PM – 3 March 2026 2:37 PM |
| Dammam | Tuesday 3 March 2026 | 6:01 AM | 2 March 2026 3:26 PM – 3 March 2026 2:37 PM |
FAQ
When is Holi 2026 in Saudi Arabia?
Holi 2026 is on Tuesday 3 March 2026 in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam.
Is Holi on the same day in Saudi Arabia and India?
Yes, in India it is on Tuesday 3 March 2026.
How is the date of Holi decided?
Phalguna pournami at sunrise.
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