Holika Dahan 2025 Date — Friday, March 14, 2025
When is Holika Dahan in 2025? Holika Dahan 2025 falls on Friday, March 14, 2025.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2025 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Fri, 14 March 2025 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Sat, 15 March 2025 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Mon, 25 March 2024 |
| 2025 | Fri, 14 March 2025 |
| 2026 | Tue, 3 March 2026 |
| 2027 | Mon, 22 March 2027 |
| 2028 | Fri, 10 March 2028 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2025
- Holi 2025 date — Sat, 15 March 2025
- Maha Shivaratri 2025 date — Wed, 26 February 2025
- Ugadi 2025 date — Sun, 30 March 2025
- Gudi Padwa 2025 date — Sun, 30 March 2025
- Chaitra Navratri 2025 date — Sun, 30 March 2025
- Ram Navami 2025 date — Sun, 6 April 2025
- Hanuman Jayanti 2025 date — Sat, 12 April 2025
- Thaipusam 2025 date — Wed, 12 February 2025
- Vishu 2025 date — Mon, 14 April 2025
- Baisakhi 2025 date — Mon, 14 April 2025
- Tamil Puthandu 2025 date — Mon, 14 April 2025
- Vasant Panchami 2025 date — Sun, 2 February 2025
