Holi 2025: 7 Countries That Celebrate Holi Like India

Holi is recognized throughout the world, but especially in India, because of how much fun it is to partake in. The festival brings people closer as it promotes amazement and joy to all. Wherever there is a community of Indians, Holi is celebrated in those countries.

From Nepal to America, let’s discover how Holi is celebrated in different countries.  

1. Nepal  

Holi or ‘Phagu Purnima’ as it is called in Nepal has significant relevance in India’s neighboring countries. Celebrations include throwing colors, dancing to music, and eating various cuisines, making true Holi joyful.  

2. Mauritius  

Due to the high concentration of Indian origin citizens here, Mauritius is known to celebrate Holi with immense zest. Locals enjoy bhajans and kirtans while indulging in meals like Malpua and Gujiya.  

3. United Kingdom (UK)  

Due to the heavy influx of Indian citizens, Holi is celebrated often in the UK, especially in London and Birmingham, where people enjoy Bollywood songs and marvel at the colors of Holi.

4. USA

Holi has evolved into a multicultural celebration in America. New York, California, and Texas celebrate the festival on a grand scale, calling it the \Festival of Colors\". The Indian expatriate as well as the foreign communities celebrate this festival with music and colors.

5. Trinidad and Tobago

In Trinidad and Tobago, Holi is known as 'Phagwa'. The Indian expatriate community over here celebrates the festival with a lot of pomp and show. The people here play along with abir-gulal and make the day special by singing folk songs.

6. Fiji

Here too in Fiji, Holi is celebrated with a lot of zeal. People of Indian origin residing here sing bhajans and celebrate with colors. Holi is also celebrated with cultural activities in Fiji.

7. Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, the Hindu community celebrates Holi. Here the festival is celebrated with a lot of zeal by showering the participants with colors in temples and areas inhabited by Indians.

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