Holika Dahan 2026: date and puja muhurat
The bonfire on the full-moon evening of Phalguna, the night before Holi.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Holika Dahan 2026
Tuesday, 3 March 2026 · Holika Dahan 6:22 PM – 8:50 PM
Phalguna Shukla Purnima: 5:56 PM, 2 Mar – 5:07 PM, 3 Mar
Holika Dahan 2027
Sunday, 21 March 2027 · Holika Dahan 6:32 PM – 8:55 PM
Phalguna Shukla Purnima: 6:22 PM, 21 Mar – 4:13 PM, 22 Mar
Holika Dahan dates 2026–2030
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday, 3 March 2026 · Holika Dahan 6:22 PM – 8:50 PM |
| 2027 | Sunday, 21 March 2027 · Holika Dahan 6:32 PM – 8:55 PM |
| 2028 | Friday, 10 March 2028 · Holika Dahan 8:28 PM – 8:52 PM |
| 2029 | Wednesday, 28 February 2029 · Holika Dahan 6:20 PM – 8:49 PM |
| 2030 | Tuesday, 19 March 2030 · Holika Dahan 6:31 PM – 8:54 PM |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Holika Dahan 2026 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Tuesday, 3 March 2026 · Holika Dahan 6:22 PM – 8:50 PM |
| Mumbai | Monday, 2 March 2026 · Holika Dahan 6:44 PM – 9:10 PM |
| Kolkata | Monday, 2 March 2026 · Holika Dahan 5:40 PM – 5:56 PM |
| Chennai | Tuesday, 3 March 2026 · Holika Dahan 6:18 PM – 8:43 PM |
| Bengaluru | Tuesday, 3 March 2026 · Holika Dahan 6:28 PM – 8:53 PM |
| Hyderabad | Tuesday, 3 March 2026 · Holika Dahan 6:23 PM – 8:49 PM |
| Pune | Monday, 2 March 2026 · Holika Dahan 6:40 PM – 9:07 PM |
| Ahmedabad | Monday, 2 March 2026 · Holika Dahan 6:43 PM – 9:10 PM |
The date is usually the same across India; the muhurat times differ with each city's sunrise and sunset.
What it is
The bonfire on the full-moon evening of Phalguna, the night before Holi. It recalls Prahlad, whose faith kept him safe in the fire that consumed Holika.
Why it matters
The triumph of faith over arrogance, remembered by burning Holika's pyre on the eve of Holi.
How it is traditionally kept
A bonfire lit at the evening muhurat (outside Bhadra, as tradition asks), circled with offerings of grain, coconut and cow-dung cakes.
- Gather wood and cow-dung cakes for the pyre
- Worship the pyre with roli, rice, flowers and a thread tied around it
- Light it at the evening muhurat, avoiding Bhadra
- Walk around the fire and offer new grain
- Take the ash home as a blessing
Across India
Known as Chhoti Holi in the north and Kamadahana in parts of the south.
Questions
When is Holika Dahan in 2026?
Holika Dahan is on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, by the Shukla Purnima, computed for New Delhi.
When is Holika Dahan in 2027?
Holika Dahan is on Sunday, 21 March 2027, by the Shukla Purnima, computed for New Delhi.
What is the Holika Dahan time for Holika Dahan?
For New Delhi: 6:22 PM – 8:50 PM on Tuesday, 3 March. Times differ a little between cities.
What is Holika Dahan?
The bonfire on the full-moon evening of Phalguna, the night before Holi. It recalls Prahlad, whose faith kept him safe in the fire that consumed Holika.
When is Holika Dahan in 2028?
Friday, 10 March 2028 · Holika Dahan 8:28 PM – 8:52 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Holika Dahan in 2029?
Wednesday, 28 February 2029 · Holika Dahan 6:20 PM – 8:49 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Holika Dahan in 2030?
Tuesday, 19 March 2030 · Holika Dahan 6:31 PM – 8:54 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
How is Holika Dahan celebrated across India?
Known as Chhoti Holi in the north and Kamadahana in parts of the south.
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