When is Holi in the UK in 2027?

Holi 2027 falls on Monday, 22 March 2027. It is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom, so the community celebrates on the weekends around it — events are listed on this page as organisers post them, usually four to six weeks ahead.

Can non-Indians go to Holi events in the UK?

Yes. Almost every community event is open to everyone and runs in English; temple and gurdwara celebrations welcome visitors too — dress modestly, and cover your head in a gurdwara.

Festival of colours

Holi in the UK 2027

Holi 2027: Monday, 22 March 2027

Holi fills parks and venues from late March: colour festivals in London, Leicester and Birmingham, student-society Holi on university lawns across the country, and Holika Dahan bonfires at temples the night before.

Holi events in the UK0 listed

No Holi events posted in the United Kingdom yet — organisers usually list them four to six weeks ahead. See everything coming up in the United Kingdom, or post yours from the app.

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What Holi is

Colour, water and spring. In northern Europe the Holi parties are outdoor, ticketed and usually a few weeks after the date — because March is cold.

Holi is the spring full-moon festival: a bonfire the night before (Holika Dahan) and a morning of throwing coloured powder and water at everyone in reach. It is the least formal of the big festivals and the easiest to invite friends of any background to.

Holi dates and how it is celebrated around the world →

If it is your first one in the UK

Oil your hair and skin beforehand and the colour washes out; old white clothes show it best.
Only organic, skin-safe gulal is sold at community events — do not bring your own from an unknown source.
Most events are family-friendly in the afternoon and turn into a party after dark.

Questions people ask

When is Holi in the UK in 2027?: Holi 2027 falls on Monday, 22 March 2027. It is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom, so the community celebrates on the weekends around it — events are listed on this page as organisers post them, usually four to six weeks ahead.
Where can I celebrate Holi in the UK?: Holi fills parks and venues from late March: colour festivals in London, Leicester and Birmingham, student-society Holi on university lawns across the country, and Holika Dahan bonfires at temples the night before.
Can non-Indians go to Holi events in the UK?: Yes. Almost every community event is open to everyone and runs in English; temple and gurdwara celebrations welcome visitors too — dress modestly, and cover your head in a gurdwara.

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Organising something?

Post it from the app under Events, wherever you are. It is free, a moderator checks it, and it appears here and to every member nearby. Running several a year? Email hello@namaste.community for a listing invite.