Holika Dahan 2056 Date — Wednesday, March 1, 2056
When is Holika Dahan in 2056? Holika Dahan 2056 falls on Wednesday, March 1, 2056.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2056 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Wed, 1 March 2056 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Thu, 2 March 2056 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2055 | Sat, 13 March 2055 |
| 2056 | Wed, 1 March 2056 |
| 2057 | Tue, 20 March 2057 |
| 2058 | Sun, 10 March 2058 |
| 2059 | Sat, 29 March 2059 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2056
- Holi 2056 date — Thu, 2 March 2056
- Maha Shivaratri 2056 date — Mon, 14 February 2056
- Ugadi 2056 date — Fri, 17 March 2056
- Gudi Padwa 2056 date — Fri, 17 March 2056
- Chaitra Navratri 2056 date — Fri, 17 March 2056
- Ram Navami 2056 date — Sat, 25 March 2056
- Thaipusam 2056 date — Tue, 1 February 2056
- Hanuman Jayanti 2056 date — Fri, 31 March 2056
- Vasant Panchami 2056 date — Fri, 21 January 2056
- Vishu 2056 date — Fri, 14 April 2056
- Baisakhi 2056 date — Fri, 14 April 2056
- Tamil Puthandu 2056 date — Fri, 14 April 2056
