Holika Dahan 2031 Date — Sunday, March 9, 2031
When is Holika Dahan in 2031? Holika Dahan 2031 falls on Sunday, March 9, 2031.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2031 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Sun, 9 March 2031 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Mon, 10 March 2031 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2030 | Tue, 19 March 2030 |
| 2031 | Sun, 9 March 2031 |
| 2032 | Fri, 26 March 2032 |
| 2033 | Tue, 15 March 2033 |
| 2034 | Sat, 4 March 2034 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2031
- Holi 2031 date — Mon, 10 March 2031
- Ugadi 2031 date — Mon, 24 March 2031
- Gudi Padwa 2031 date — Mon, 24 March 2031
- Chaitra Navratri 2031 date — Mon, 24 March 2031
- Maha Shivaratri 2031 date — Thu, 20 February 2031
- Ram Navami 2031 date — Tue, 1 April 2031
- Hanuman Jayanti 2031 date — Mon, 7 April 2031
- Thaipusam 2031 date — Fri, 7 February 2031
- Vishu 2031 date — Mon, 14 April 2031
- Baisakhi 2031 date — Mon, 14 April 2031
- Tamil Puthandu 2031 date — Mon, 14 April 2031
- Vasant Panchami 2031 date — Mon, 27 January 2031
