Festival date logic
Holika Dahan 2031
होली
Bonfire observance on the eve of Holi, celebrating Prahlad and the victory of devotion.
Direct answer
When is Holika Dahan 2031?
Holika Dahan 2031 is on Sunday, 9 March 2031. The Hindu date is Shukla Purnima, Phalguna.
Also searched as: Chhoti Holi 2031, Holi bonfire 2031.
Gregorian date
Sunday, 9 March 2031Hindu date
Shukla Purnima, PhalgunaObservance moment
the relevant Panchang moment for the observanceWhy 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 2031, Samvat resolves the observance to Sunday, 9 March 2031, 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 methodologyHolika Dahan 2031 tithi and Panchang details
Calculation type
tithiFestival type
majorNakshatra
Purva PhalguniCommon observance
noneSignificance
Commemorates the legend of Prahlad and Holika. Celebrates divine love of Radha-Krishna.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
Common questions
What is the date of Holika Dahan 2031?
Holika Dahan 2031 is on Sunday, 9 March 2031. The Hindu date is Shukla Purnima, Phalguna.
What is the tithi for Holika Dahan 2031?
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 2031 on Sunday, 9 March 2031 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Shukla Purnima, Phalguna. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.