Holika Dahan 2029 Date — Wednesday, February 28, 2029
When is Holika Dahan in 2029? Holika Dahan 2029 falls on Wednesday, February 28, 2029.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2029 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Wed, 28 February 2029 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Thu, 1 March 2029 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2028 | Fri, 10 March 2028 |
| 2029 | Wed, 28 February 2029 |
| 2030 | Tue, 19 March 2030 |
| 2031 | Sun, 9 March 2031 |
| 2032 | Fri, 26 March 2032 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2029
- Holi 2029 date — Thu, 1 March 2029
- Maha Shivaratri 2029 date — Sun, 11 February 2029
- Thaipusam 2029 date — Tue, 30 January 2029
- Vasant Panchami 2029 date — Fri, 19 January 2029
- Ugadi 2029 date — Sat, 14 April 2029
- Gudi Padwa 2029 date — Sat, 14 April 2029
- Pongal 2029 date — Sun, 14 January 2029
- Makar Sankranti 2029 date — Sun, 14 January 2029
- Chaitra Navratri 2029 date — Sat, 14 April 2029
- Vishu 2029 date — Sat, 14 April 2029
- Baisakhi 2029 date — Sat, 14 April 2029
- Tamil Puthandu 2029 date — Sat, 14 April 2029
