Holika Dahan 2028 Date — Friday, March 10, 2028
When is Holika Dahan in 2028? Holika Dahan 2028 falls on Friday, March 10, 2028.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2028 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Fri, 10 March 2028 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Sat, 11 March 2028 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Mon, 22 March 2027 |
| 2028 | Fri, 10 March 2028 |
| 2029 | Wed, 28 February 2029 |
| 2030 | Tue, 19 March 2030 |
| 2031 | Sun, 9 March 2031 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2028
- Holi 2028 date — Sat, 11 March 2028
- Maha Shivaratri 2028 date — Wed, 23 February 2028
- Ugadi 2028 date — Mon, 27 March 2028
- Gudi Padwa 2028 date — Mon, 27 March 2028
- Chaitra Navratri 2028 date — Mon, 27 March 2028
- Ram Navami 2028 date — Tue, 4 April 2028
- Thaipusam 2028 date — Thu, 10 February 2028
- Hanuman Jayanti 2028 date — Sun, 9 April 2028
- Vishu 2028 date — Thu, 13 April 2028
- Baisakhi 2028 date — Thu, 13 April 2028
- Tamil Puthandu 2028 date — Thu, 13 April 2028
- Vasant Panchami 2028 date — Tue, 1 February 2028
