Holika Dahan 2022 Date — Friday, March 18, 2022
When is Holika Dahan in 2022? Holika Dahan 2022 falls on Friday, March 18, 2022.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2022 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Fri, 18 March 2022 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Sat, 19 March 2022 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Sun, 28 March 2021 |
| 2022 | Fri, 18 March 2022 |
| 2023 | Tue, 7 March 2023 |
| 2024 | Mon, 25 March 2024 |
| 2025 | Fri, 14 March 2025 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2022
- Holi 2022 date — Sat, 19 March 2022
- Ugadi 2022 date — Sat, 2 April 2022
- Gudi Padwa 2022 date — Sat, 2 April 2022
- Chaitra Navratri 2022 date — Sat, 2 April 2022
- Maha Shivaratri 2022 date — Tue, 1 March 2022
- Ram Navami 2022 date — Sun, 10 April 2022
- Vishu 2022 date — Thu, 14 April 2022
- Baisakhi 2022 date — Thu, 14 April 2022
- Tamil Puthandu 2022 date — Thu, 14 April 2022
- Hanuman Jayanti 2022 date — Sat, 16 April 2022
- Thaipusam 2022 date — Wed, 16 February 2022
- Vasant Panchami 2022 date — Sat, 5 February 2022
