Holi Festival — Rajasthan 2026
India's festival of colours in the Pink City's palatial splendour.
Holi Festival — Rajasthan 2026
India's festival of colours in the Pink City's palatial splendour.
Holi in Rajasthan transforms the desert state into an explosion of colour. The maharajas' palaces host private celebrations — an ultra-luxury take on India's most joyous festival.
Why it matters
The most photogenic, emotionally stirring festival on the global calendar.
- Where: Jaipur, India
- Dates: 2026-03-03 – 2026-03-04
- Category: seasonal
- Region: Asia Pacific
- Ideal trip length: 5–7 nights
- Status: confirmed
- Best for: Cultural immersion seekers, Photography enthusiasts
Other dates in Jaipur
- Diwali — Festival of Lights — 2026-10-20
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Other Asia Pacific dates in the calendar
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- Hong Kong Art Week 2026 — Hong Kong
- New Year's Eve in Sydney 2026 — Sydney
- Singapore Art Week 2026 — Singapore
- Singapore Grand Prix After-Parties — Singapore
- Watches & Wonders Shanghai — Shanghai
- Rolex Shanghai Masters 2026 — Shanghai
Where to stay
- Oberoi Rajvilas
- Rambagh Palace
- SUJÁN Rajmahal Palace
Where to eat
Published by Peters Signature Travel.