Holika Dahan 2038 Date — Sunday, March 21, 2038
When is Holika Dahan in 2038? Holika Dahan 2038 falls on Sunday, March 21, 2038.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2038 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Sun, 21 March 2038 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Sun, 21 March 2038 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2037 | Sun, 1 March 2037 |
| 2038 | Sun, 21 March 2038 |
| 2039 | Thu, 10 March 2039 |
| 2040 | Wed, 28 March 2040 |
| 2041 | Sun, 17 March 2041 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2038
- Holi 2038 date — Sun, 21 March 2038
- Ugadi 2038 date — Mon, 5 April 2038
- Gudi Padwa 2038 date — Mon, 5 April 2038
- Chaitra Navratri 2038 date — Mon, 5 April 2038
- Maha Shivaratri 2038 date — Thu, 4 March 2038
- Ram Navami 2038 date — Wed, 14 April 2038
- Vishu 2038 date — Wed, 14 April 2038
- Baisakhi 2038 date — Wed, 14 April 2038
- Tamil Puthandu 2038 date — Wed, 14 April 2038
- Hanuman Jayanti 2038 date — Mon, 19 April 2038
- Thaipusam 2038 date — Fri, 19 February 2038
- Vasant Panchami 2038 date — Tue, 9 February 2038
