Festival date and tithi

Holika Dahan 2028

होली

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

At a glance

When is Holika Dahan 2028?

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

Also known as: Chhoti Holi 2028, Holi Dahan 2028, Holi bonfire 2028.

Date
Saturday, 11 March 2028
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 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.

Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculated

Holika Dahan 2028 tithi and Panchang details

Date determined by

Lunar tithi

Category

Major festival

Nakshatra

Uttara Phalguni

Dietary practice

No specific restriction

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?

Holika Dahan is observed on Shukla Purnima, Phalguna. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2028 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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