funvite Holi invites open with colour: a scratch card that reveals the date under a layer of gulal, or a story that bursts into a splash as guests tap through. Send it as one link on WhatsApp to your building group, your friends or your office. For a more traditional get-together, the festival invitations page has other styles.
Timing your Holi party
Holi is celebrated on the day after the full moon of Phalgun, usually in March. Colours are traditionally played in the morning and wind down by early afternoon, followed by a big lunch. Many hosts start at 10 or 11 am and ask guests to arrive by noon, since colours are hardest to enjoy in the afternoon heat. If your society or city celebrates on a different day, or you are hosting a weekend Holi, mention the date clearly.
What to tell your guests
- Wear whites or old clothes, and bring a change of clothes and a towel.
- Dry colours only, or water too — be specific, especially for kids and elders.
- Organic or herbal gulal, if you are providing it. Many hosts ask guests not to bring their own to avoid harsh colours.
- Oil your hair and skin beforehand; a line like this is a kind reminder.
- Food and drinks: gujiya, thandai, chaat, lunch. Say clearly if bhang or alcohol will be served, and offer a plain thandai.
- Music and DJ times, and when the party ends for the neighbours’ sake.
- Pets and phones: suggest a waterproof pouch and keep pets indoors.
A considerate Holi
Not everyone enjoys being drenched. A short line like “dry Holi friendly” or “colours only with consent” makes shy guests and older relatives feel welcome. If water is scarce in your city, a dry Holi is a thoughtful choice, and an invite is the easiest place to say so.