Holika Dahan 2040 Date — Wednesday, March 28, 2040
When is Holika Dahan in 2040? Holika Dahan 2040 falls on Wednesday, March 28, 2040.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2040 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Wed, 28 March 2040 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Thu, 29 March 2040 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2039 | Thu, 10 March 2039 |
| 2040 | Wed, 28 March 2040 |
| 2041 | Sun, 17 March 2041 |
| 2042 | Thu, 6 March 2042 |
| 2043 | Wed, 25 March 2043 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2040
- Holi 2040 date — Thu, 29 March 2040
- Ugadi 2040 date — Thu, 12 April 2040
- Gudi Padwa 2040 date — Thu, 12 April 2040
- Chaitra Navratri 2040 date — Thu, 12 April 2040
- Vishu 2040 date — Fri, 13 April 2040
- Baisakhi 2040 date — Fri, 13 April 2040
- Tamil Puthandu 2040 date — Fri, 13 April 2040
- Maha Shivaratri 2040 date — Sun, 11 March 2040
- Ram Navami 2040 date — Sat, 21 April 2040
- Hanuman Jayanti 2040 date — Fri, 27 April 2040
- Thaipusam 2040 date — Mon, 27 February 2040
- Vasant Panchami 2040 date — Fri, 17 February 2040
