Holika Dahan 2048 Date — Saturday, February 29, 2048
When is Holika Dahan in 2048? Holika Dahan 2048 falls on Saturday, February 29, 2048.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2048 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Sat, 29 February 2048 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Sun, 1 March 2048 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2047 | Tue, 12 March 2047 |
| 2048 | Sat, 29 February 2048 |
| 2049 | Fri, 19 March 2049 |
| 2050 | Tue, 8 March 2050 |
| 2051 | Mon, 27 March 2051 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2048
- Holi 2048 date — Sun, 1 March 2048
- Maha Shivaratri 2048 date — Wed, 12 February 2048
- Thaipusam 2048 date — Thu, 30 January 2048
- Vasant Panchami 2048 date — Mon, 20 January 2048
- Ugadi 2048 date — Tue, 14 April 2048
- Gudi Padwa 2048 date — Tue, 14 April 2048
- Pongal 2048 date — Wed, 15 January 2048
- Makar Sankranti 2048 date — Wed, 15 January 2048
- Chaitra Navratri 2048 date — Tue, 14 April 2048
- Vishu 2048 date — Tue, 14 April 2048
- Baisakhi 2048 date — Tue, 14 April 2048
- Tamil Puthandu 2048 date — Tue, 14 April 2048
