Holika Dahan 2018 Date — Thursday, March 1, 2018
When is Holika Dahan in 2018? Holika Dahan 2018 falls on Thursday, March 1, 2018.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2018 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Thu, 1 March 2018 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Fri, 2 March 2018 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Sun, 12 March 2017 |
| 2018 | Thu, 1 March 2018 |
| 2019 | Thu, 21 March 2019 |
| 2020 | Mon, 9 March 2020 |
| 2021 | Sun, 28 March 2021 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2018
- Holi 2018 date — Fri, 2 March 2018
- Maha Shivaratri 2018 date — Wed, 14 February 2018
- Ugadi 2018 date — Sun, 18 March 2018
- Gudi Padwa 2018 date — Sun, 18 March 2018
- Chaitra Navratri 2018 date — Sun, 18 March 2018
- Ram Navami 2018 date — Sun, 25 March 2018
- Thaipusam 2018 date — Wed, 31 January 2018
- Hanuman Jayanti 2018 date — Sat, 31 March 2018
- Vasant Panchami 2018 date — Mon, 22 January 2018
- Vishu 2018 date — Sat, 14 April 2018
- Baisakhi 2018 date — Sat, 14 April 2018
- Tamil Puthandu 2018 date — Sat, 14 April 2018
