Holi 2026 is around the corner, and as colours, music and last-minute plans take over group chats, many celebrations will once again be coordinated on WhatsApp. From planning meet-ups to sharing festive moments in real time, the messaging platform offers several features that can make the festival more organised and interactive.
Here are five WhatsApp features that can help you celebrate Holi better this year.
Voice Chat for group planning
Instead of flooding your group with back-and-forth messages, you can start a Voice Chat for quicker coordination. This allows members to join and leave the conversation without triggering a traditional group call.
How to use: Open the group chat, tap the voice chat option at the top and start the session so members can join when available.
Status with music
Holi is as much about visuals as it is about music. WhatsApp now allows users to add music to their Status updates, making colour-filled clips more expressive.
How to use: Go to the Status tab, upload a photo or video, tap the music icon and select a track before posting.
Scheduled calls
If you are planning a virtual Holi celebration with friends or family in different cities, scheduled calls can help everyone join on time.
How to use: Open the Calls tab, tap the “+” icon, choose “Schedule call,” set the date and time, and invite participants.
Member tags, text stickers and event reminders
Group chats often become the command centre for Holi plans. WhatsApp now lets users assign member tags to indicate roles such as host or organiser. You can also convert messages into text stickers and set reminders for events.
How to use: In a group chat, access group settings to assign member tags; long-press a message to create a text sticker; use the event option in chat to set a reminder.
Status layout, photo stickers and ‘Add Yours’
For those sharing multiple Holi moments, WhatsApp Status offers layout tools to combine up to six images in one post. Photo stickers and the ‘Add Yours’ feature help create interactive festive threads.
How to use: In Status, select the layout option to create a collage; choose a photo and convert it into a sticker; tap “Add Yours” to invite friends to post their own responses.
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