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Holi 2027 in Mumbai: Holi Parties & Colour Festivals
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Holi 2027 falls on Monday 22 March, with Holika Dahan bonfires on the evening of Sunday 21 March, according to Drik Panchang. In Maharashtra the colour day is called Dhulivandan or Dhuleti, and Rang Panchami follows five days later. A Monday date makes it a long weekend, and Mumbai's ticketed Holi parties usually run across the Saturday, the Sunday and Holi day itself. Expect DJ line-ups, rain dances, organic gulal, thandai and food stalls at open grounds, clubs, gymkhanas and resorts in Andheri, Juhu, Powai, Thane and Navi Mumbai; DY Patil Stadium hosted a Holi festival headlined by Martin Garrix on 14 March 2025. Housing societies hold their own celebrations, and Koli fishing villages such as Worli Koliwada mark Holi with music and processions the night before. Most restaurants and shops stay shut until late afternoon on Holi day. The police issue advisories each year against throwing water balloons at passers-by and at trains, with penalties for offenders. The big events are announced from late February. This page lists Holi parties, colour festivals and Holi-themed events across Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai.
Good to know
- Check what the ticket includes (colours, food, drinks, rain dance) and whether outside colours are allowed.
- Oil your hair and skin beforehand, and wear old cotton clothes and sunglasses.
- Keep your phone in a waterproof pouch, and leave jewellery at home.
- Travel before the celebrations peak in the late morning; cabs are scarce and autos refuse fares on Holi day.
- Do not throw balloons or colour at strangers, vehicles or trains. It is an offence and causes injuries every year.
Frequently asked questions
When is Holi 2027?
Monday 22 March 2027, with Holika Dahan on the evening of Sunday 21 March, according to Drik Panchang.
What is Holi called in Maharashtra?
The day of colours is called Dhulivandan or Dhuleti. Rang Panchami, five days later, is also celebrated with colour in parts of the state.
Where are Holi parties held in Mumbai?
At open grounds, clubs, gymkhanas, hotels and resorts across the suburbs, Thane and Navi Mumbai. Organisers announce venues from late February, and confirmed events are listed here.
Are Holi parties suitable for children?
Some are family-friendly, with separate kids' zones and dry colours; others are 18 or 21 and over because alcohol is served. The age rule is on each listing.
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