Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has issued an advisory on the festival of Holi. It has been told by the metro that at what time the first metro will be available on Wednesday (4th March). DMRC has issued its guidelines to ensure that passengers do not face any inconvenience.

This year Holi will be celebrated on Wednesday (4 March 2026). On this special day, there will be no metro service available on all lines of Delhi Metro, including the Airport Express Line, from morning to 2:30 pm. For this, the first metro will reach the passengers at 2:30.

Delhi Metro took this decision for this reason

Delhi Metro has taken this decision keeping in mind the security, crowd management and cleanliness during the festival. In the colorful celebration of Holi, people play with colors in homes, parks and roads, due to which there is a possibility of unusual crowd or disturbance in metro stations and trains in the morning.

For this reason they have postponed the morning services, so that the festival can be celebrated in a peaceful and safe manner. On March 4, 2026, metro trains on all lines will start running from terminal stations at 2:30 pm.

Metro will run normally after 2:30 pm

On the festival of Holi, services will continue as normal after 2:30 pm, that is, they will run as per their scheduled schedule till the last hour of the night. Commuters are advised not to depend on the metro in the morning or early afternoon on this day and use alternative arrangements such as buses, autos or private vehicles.

What did the Principal Executive Director of DMRC say?

DMRC Principal Executive Director (Corporate Communications) Anuj Dayal has issued an official statement in this regard. He said that this arrangement is only for the day of Holi and the metro will return to its normal timetable from the next day, March 5.

This appeal was made to the passengers

Passengers have been appealed to plan their journey ahead of time and exercise caution in crowded places. This tradition has been going on for the last many years, in which metro services are started in the afternoon on Holi.

This not only ensures the safety of the employees and passengers, but the festival can also be enjoyed without any disruption. Delhi Metro has sought cooperation from passengers and asked them to keep checking for updates on the official app or website.

Holi 2026 Lucky Colours: Holi, the festival of colors, is the most joyful and colorful festival of the world including India. The festival of Holi is celebrated as the farewell of winter and arrival of spring. Apart from being steeped in religious significance and mythology, the festival of Holi is also associated with many traditions, which have been going on for centuries.

This year, Rangotsav, Holi or Dhulandi will be celebrated in India on 4 March 2026. Astrologer Anish Vyas explains that Holi is a festival of colors and each color has a deep impact on our lives. The reason for this is that colors are related to some planet and zodiac sign. Therefore, to enjoy the Holi festival to the fullest and make it auspicious, one should choose color and gulal according to the zodiac sign.

Which color is auspicious for which zodiac sign (Lucky Colors According To Your Zodiac Sign)

(Aries-Scorpio) – Aries and Scorpio are related to planet Mars, son of the earth. Red, pink and golden colors will be auspicious for these two zodiac signs on the day of Holi. These colors can bring positive changes for you.

(Taurus and Libra) – The lord of Libra and Taurus is the planet Venus. According to your zodiac sign, white, green, pink and blue colors will be very auspicious. These colors are associated with peace and prosperity. These colors can be used for sweetness in family relationships.

(Cancer zodiac sign) – The lord of Cancer is Moon, who is known for coolness. In such a situation, on Holi you You can choose white, silver and light blue color according to your zodiac planet.

(Gemini and Virgo) – The lord of Virgo and Gemini is Mercury, which is associated with the color green. People of these zodiac signs can use green, golden and yellow colors on Holi.

(Leo zodiac sign) – The ruling planet of Leo zodiac sign is Sun. Golden, orange and red colors will be auspicious for you. These colors increase attraction and leadership ability.

(Capricorn and Aquarius)- The ruling planet of these zodiac signs is Saturn. According to your zodiac sign, colors like dark blue, grey, sky blue, purple will be auspicious for you.

(Sagittarius and Pisces): The lord of Sagittarius and Pisces is Jupiter. Yellow, peach, orange and golden colors – gulal – are auspicious for you on Holi.

Also read: Holika Dahan 2026: ‘HOLI’ will burn on March 3 only. Note down the exact date, auspicious time and shadow of Bhadra.
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