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.
Other years: Holika Dahan 2028 date
Holika Dahan 2029 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:47 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:20 pm |
| Moonrise | 06:07 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 05:07 am – 05:57 am |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 12:33 pm – 02:00 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Purnima |
| Nakshatra | Magha |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Wed, 28 February 2029 or ask 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 | Holika Dahan 2028 date |
| 2029 | Wed, 28 February 2029 |
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
Holika Dahan 2029 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 12:33 pm – 02:00 pm | 06:47 am | 06:20 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:51 pm – 02:19 pm | 06:58 am | 06:43 pm |
| Bengaluru | 12:32 pm – 02:01 pm | 06:36 am | 06:28 pm |
| Chennai | 12:21 pm – 01:50 pm | 06:25 am | 06:17 pm |
| Hyderabad | 12:28 pm – 01:57 pm | 06:35 am | 06:22 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:49 am – 01:16 pm | 05:58 am | 05:39 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Wed, 28 February 2029.
