Holika Dahan 2020 Date — Monday, March 9, 2020
When is Holika Dahan in 2020? Holika Dahan 2020 falls on Monday, March 9, 2020.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2020 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Mon, 9 March 2020 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Tue, 10 March 2020 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Thu, 21 March 2019 |
| 2020 | Mon, 9 March 2020 |
| 2021 | Sun, 28 March 2021 |
| 2022 | Fri, 18 March 2022 |
| 2023 | Tue, 7 March 2023 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2020
- Holi 2020 date — Tue, 10 March 2020
- Ugadi 2020 date — Wed, 25 March 2020
- Gudi Padwa 2020 date — Wed, 25 March 2020
- Chaitra Navratri 2020 date — Wed, 25 March 2020
- Maha Shivaratri 2020 date — Fri, 21 February 2020
- Ram Navami 2020 date — Thu, 2 April 2020
- Thaipusam 2020 date — Sun, 9 February 2020
- Hanuman Jayanti 2020 date — Wed, 8 April 2020
- Vishu 2020 date — Mon, 13 April 2020
- Baisakhi 2020 date — Mon, 13 April 2020
- Tamil Puthandu 2020 date — Mon, 13 April 2020
- Vasant Panchami 2020 date — Thu, 30 January 2020
