Holi 2026 in UAE: date and local timings
Holi 2026 falls on Tuesday 3 March 2026 in all 3 UAE cities listed here. In India it is on Tuesday 3 March 2026 – the same day. The rule: Phalguna pournami at sunrise. In Dubai the sunrise on 3 March 2026 runs 6:40 AM local time, and the tithi runs from 2 March 2026 4:26 PM to 3 March 2026 3:37 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | Tuesday 3 March 2026 | 6:40 AM | 2 March 2026 4:26 PM – 3 March 2026 3:37 PM |
| Abu Dhabi | Tuesday 3 March 2026 | 6:43 AM | 2 March 2026 4:26 PM – 3 March 2026 3:37 PM |
| Sharjah | Tuesday 3 March 2026 | 6:39 AM | 2 March 2026 4:26 PM – 3 March 2026 3:37 PM |
FAQ
When is Holi 2026 in UAE?
Holi 2026 is on Tuesday 3 March 2026 in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah.
Is Holi on the same day in UAE 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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