Holika Dahan 2021 Date — Sunday, March 28, 2021
When is Holika Dahan in 2021? Holika Dahan 2021 falls on Sunday, March 28, 2021.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2021 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Sun, 28 March 2021 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Mon, 29 March 2021 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Mon, 9 March 2020 |
| 2021 | Sun, 28 March 2021 |
| 2022 | Fri, 18 March 2022 |
| 2023 | Tue, 7 March 2023 |
| 2024 | Mon, 25 March 2024 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2021
- Holi 2021 date — Mon, 29 March 2021
- Ugadi 2021 date — Tue, 13 April 2021
- Gudi Padwa 2021 date — Tue, 13 April 2021
- Chaitra Navratri 2021 date — Tue, 13 April 2021
- Maha Shivaratri 2021 date — Thu, 11 March 2021
- Vishu 2021 date — Wed, 14 April 2021
- Baisakhi 2021 date — Wed, 14 April 2021
- Tamil Puthandu 2021 date — Wed, 14 April 2021
- Ram Navami 2021 date — Wed, 21 April 2021
- Thaipusam 2021 date — Sat, 27 February 2021
- Hanuman Jayanti 2021 date — Tue, 27 April 2021
- Vasant Panchami 2021 date — Tue, 16 February 2021
