Holika Dahan 2019 Date — Thursday, March 21, 2019
When is Holika Dahan in 2019? Holika Dahan 2019 falls on Thursday, March 21, 2019.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2019 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Thu, 21 March 2019 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Thu, 21 March 2019 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Thu, 1 March 2018 |
| 2019 | Thu, 21 March 2019 |
| 2020 | Mon, 9 March 2020 |
| 2021 | Sun, 28 March 2021 |
| 2022 | Fri, 18 March 2022 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2019
- Holi 2019 date — Thu, 21 March 2019
- Ugadi 2019 date — Sat, 6 April 2019
- Gudi Padwa 2019 date — Sat, 6 April 2019
- Chaitra Navratri 2019 date — Sat, 6 April 2019
- Maha Shivaratri 2019 date — Mon, 4 March 2019
- Ram Navami 2019 date — Sun, 14 April 2019
- Vishu 2019 date — Sun, 14 April 2019
- Baisakhi 2019 date — Sun, 14 April 2019
- Tamil Puthandu 2019 date — Sun, 14 April 2019
- Hanuman Jayanti 2019 date — Fri, 19 April 2019
- Thaipusam 2019 date — Tue, 19 February 2019
- Vasant Panchami 2019 date — Sun, 10 February 2019
