Get ready for the festival of colors—and maybe a shot at a whole new life. The Punjab State Dear Holi Bumper 2026 isn’t just another lottery. People all over India count down the days to this one, and for good reason: huge jackpots, a clear and fair system, and the backing of the government. Here’s what’s up for grabs and how you can join in.
First, let’s talk basics. The Holi Bumper draw happens on March 14, 2026, kicking off at 6:00 PM. Tickets go for around ₹500 each (that’s based on what they’ve charged for past bumpers). The headline? A cool ₹10 crore for the first prize, and yes, that prize always lands on a ticket someone actually bought. You’ll find all the official details at punjabstatelotteries.gov.in.
Now, about those prizes. The Punjab State Lottery folks don’t mess around. For 2026, they’ll have two ticket series—A and B—with numbers ranging from 200000 to 999999.
Here’s how the winnings break down:
- 1st Prize: ₹10 crore (1 winner, always from a sold ticket)
- 2nd Prize: ₹1 crore (1 winner)
- 3rd Prize: ₹50 lakh (1 winner)
- 4th Prize: ₹10 lakh (8 winners, split evenly across both series)
- 5th Prize: ₹5 lakh (8 winners, again split between both series)
- 6th Prize: ₹9,000 (1,600 winners)
- 7th Prize: ₹5,000 (1,600 winners)
Heads up: Anything you win over ₹10,000 gets hit with a flat 30% tax, plus surcharges. So if you win big, expect to actually take home about 68-69% of the total.
Wondering how to get your ticket? You’ve got options. In Punjab and other states where lotteries are legal (think Maharashtra, West Bengal, Sikkim), you can buy from authorized lottery vendors. For folks outside Punjab, there are legit online agents—just don’t expect to buy straight from the government’s own website. No matter where you buy, make sure your ticket comes from either Series A or B and has a number in the right range.
When it’s time to check if you’ve won, you’ve got a few ways. The results go out live from the Camp Office in Ludhiana on the night of March 14. Check the official site for the results, or download the winner list PDF (usually available within two hours). Lots of local news channels and the “Punjab State Lottery Live” YouTube channel stream the whole thing, if you want to watch it happen.
If you’re one of the lucky ones, don’t sleep on your prize—you’ve got 30 days from the results announcement to claim it. For prizes up to ₹10,000, just go to your ticket agent. For anything bigger, you’ll need to visit the Directorate of Punjab State Lotteries and bring your original winning ticket, four passport photos, a valid ID (like Aadhar or PAN card), and a filled-out claim form. Don’t mess up here—damaged tickets usually mean no prize, so keep your ticket safe and dry.
A couple of quick answers to the questions everyone always asks:
- Can people outside Punjab play? Yes, as long as you’re in a state where lotteries are legal, and you buy from the right channels.
- Is the first prize really guaranteed? It is. The government keeps drawing until that ₹10 crore lands on a ticket someone actually bought.
- What if your ticket gets damaged? Sorry, but usually that means you’re out of luck. Treat it like a stack of cash—keep it safe.
Prize Structure For
Punjab State Holi Bumper Lottery
| Rank | No. of Prizes | Winner Prize (₹) | Seller Prize (₹) | Sub-Stockist (₹) | Total Rank Payout (₹) |
| 1st | 1 | 3,00,00,000 | 20,00,000 | 5,00,000 | 3,25,00,000 |
| 2nd | 1 | 50,00,000 | 5,00,000 | 2,00,000 | 57,00,000 |
| 3rd | 1 | 25,00,000 | 2,00,000 | 1,00,000 | 28,00,000 |
| 4th | 8 | 10,00,000 | 1,00,000 | 50,000 | 92,00,000 |
| 5th | 8 | 5,00,000 | 50,000 | 20,000 | 45,60,000 |
| 6th | 1,000 | 9,000 | 900 | 100 | 1,00,00,000 |
| 7th | 1,000 | 5,000 | 500 | 100 | 56,00,000 |
| 8th | 1,000 | 3,000 | 300 | 50 | 33,50,000 |
| 9th | 50,000 | 1,00,000 | 100 | 20 | 5,60,00,000 |
| Total | 53,019 | 12,97,10,000 |
That’s the gist. Holi’s about color, but this drawing adds a whole lot of green to the mix. Good luck!