Festival date and tithi
Holika Dahan 2026
होली
Bonfire observance on the eve of Holi, celebrating Prahlad and the victory of devotion.
At a glance
When is Holika Dahan 2026?
Holika Dahan 2026 is on Tuesday, 3 March 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Purnima, Phalguna.
Also known as: Chhoti Holi 2026, Holi Dahan 2026, Holi bonfire 2026.
- Date
- Tuesday, 3 March 2026
- Hindu date
- Shukla Purnima, Phalguna
- Tithi checked at
- Sunrise
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why this date?
Falls on Phalguna Shukla Purnima. The bonfire muhurta can include Bhadra and pradosha exceptions, so Samvat lists the India-baseline Purnima observance date and treats Rangwali Holi as the following Chaitra Krishna Pratipada.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Tuesday, 3 March 2026, with Shukla Purnima, Phalguna. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedHolika Dahan 2026 tithi and Panchang details
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Lunar tithiCategory
Major festivalNakshatra
MaghaDietary practice
No specific restrictionSignificance
Commemorates the legend of Prahlad and Holika. Celebrates divine love of Radha-Krishna.
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Common questions
What is the date of Holika Dahan 2026?
Holika Dahan 2026 is on Tuesday, 3 March 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Purnima, Phalguna.
What is the tithi for Holika Dahan 2026?
Holika Dahan is observed on Shukla Purnima, Phalguna. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2026 calendar date.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.
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