Festival date logic

Holika Dahan 2028

होली

Bonfire observance on the eve of Holi, celebrating Prahlad and the victory of devotion.

Direct answer

When is Holika Dahan 2028?

Holika Dahan 2028 is on Saturday, 11 March 2028. The Hindu date is Shukla Purnima, Phalguna.

Also searched as: Chhoti Holi 2028, Holi bonfire 2028.

Gregorian date

Saturday, 11 March 2028

Hindu date

Shukla Purnima, Phalguna

Observance moment

the relevant Panchang moment for the observance

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 2028, Samvat resolves the observance to Saturday, 11 March 2028, with Shukla Purnima, Phalguna. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.

Read the calculation methodology

Holika Dahan 2028 tithi and Panchang details

Calculation type

tithi

Festival type

major

Nakshatra

Uttara Phalguni

Common observance

none

Significance

Commemorates the legend of Prahlad and Holika. Celebrates divine love of Radha-Krishna.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Holika Dahan bonfireOffering grainsCommunity gathering

Observed in

Pan-IndiaNepal

Other years

Common questions

What is the date of Holika Dahan 2028?

Holika Dahan 2028 is on Saturday, 11 March 2028. The Hindu date is Shukla Purnima, Phalguna.

What is the tithi for Holika Dahan 2028?

The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Shukla Purnima, Phalguna. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Holika Dahan.

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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Citation summary

Samvat lists Holika Dahan 2028 on Saturday, 11 March 2028 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Shukla Purnima, Phalguna. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.