Holika Dahan 2016 Date — Wednesday, March 23, 2016
When is Holika Dahan in 2016? Holika Dahan 2016 falls on Wednesday, March 23, 2016.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2016 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Wed, 23 March 2016 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Thu, 24 March 2016 |
Why we celebrate
Burning of Holika who tried to kill Prahlada — triumph of bhakti over arrogance.
How it is celebrated
Community bonfire, parikrama, and prayers.
Puja timing
Evening of Phalguna Purnima during auspicious muhurta after sunset.
Foods & offerings
Simple prasad — roasted grains, coconut. Main feast on Rangwali Holi next day.
Rituals
- Prepare Holika pyre near temple or crossroads.
- Puja with roli, rice, flower; circumambulate fire.
- Burn effigy/symbol of Holika; bring embers home for auspiciousness.
Holika Dahan dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Thu, 5 March 2015 |
| 2016 | Wed, 23 March 2016 |
| 2017 | Sun, 12 March 2017 |
| 2018 | Thu, 1 March 2018 |
| 2019 | Thu, 21 March 2019 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2016
- Holi 2016 date — Thu, 24 March 2016
- Maha Shivaratri 2016 date — Mon, 7 March 2016
- Ugadi 2016 date — Fri, 8 April 2016
- Gudi Padwa 2016 date — Fri, 8 April 2016
- Chaitra Navratri 2016 date — Fri, 8 April 2016
- Vishu 2016 date — Wed, 13 April 2016
- Baisakhi 2016 date — Wed, 13 April 2016
- Tamil Puthandu 2016 date — Wed, 13 April 2016
- Ram Navami 2016 date — Fri, 15 April 2016
- Hanuman Jayanti 2016 date — Fri, 22 April 2016
- Thaipusam 2016 date — Mon, 22 February 2016
- Vasant Panchami 2016 date — Fri, 12 February 2016
