Holika Dahan 2023 Date — Tuesday, March 7, 2023
When is Holika Dahan in 2023? Holika Dahan 2023 falls on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2023 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Tue, 7 March 2023 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Wed, 8 March 2023 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Fri, 18 March 2022 |
| 2023 | Tue, 7 March 2023 |
| 2024 | Mon, 25 March 2024 |
| 2025 | Fri, 14 March 2025 |
| 2026 | Tue, 3 March 2026 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2023
- Holi 2023 date — Wed, 8 March 2023
- Ugadi 2023 date — Wed, 22 March 2023
- Gudi Padwa 2023 date — Wed, 22 March 2023
- Chaitra Navratri 2023 date — Wed, 22 March 2023
- Ram Navami 2023 date — Thu, 30 March 2023
- Hanuman Jayanti 2023 date — Thu, 6 April 2023
- Thaipusam 2023 date — Sun, 5 February 2023
- Vishu 2023 date — Fri, 14 April 2023
- Baisakhi 2023 date — Fri, 14 April 2023
- Tamil Puthandu 2023 date — Fri, 14 April 2023
- Vasant Panchami 2023 date — Thu, 26 January 2023
- Maha Shivaratri 2023 date — Fri, 20 January 2023
