Holika Dahan 2076 Date — Friday, March 20, 2076
When is Holika Dahan in 2076? Holika Dahan 2076 falls on Friday, March 20, 2076.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2076 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Fri, 20 March 2076 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Sat, 21 March 2076 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2075 | Sat, 2 March 2075 |
| 2076 | Fri, 20 March 2076 |
| 2077 | Tue, 9 March 2077 |
| 2078 | Mon, 28 March 2078 |
| 2079 | Fri, 17 March 2079 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2076
- Holi 2076 date — Sat, 21 March 2076
- Ugadi 2076 date — Sat, 4 April 2076
- Gudi Padwa 2076 date — Sat, 4 April 2076
- Chaitra Navratri 2076 date — Sat, 4 April 2076
- Ram Navami 2076 date — Sun, 12 April 2076
- Vishu 2076 date — Tue, 14 April 2076
- Baisakhi 2076 date — Tue, 14 April 2076
- Tamil Puthandu 2076 date — Tue, 14 April 2076
- Hanuman Jayanti 2076 date — Sun, 19 April 2076
- Thaipusam 2076 date — Wed, 19 February 2076
- Vasant Panchami 2076 date — Sun, 9 February 2076
- Akshaya Tritiya 2076 date — Wed, 6 May 2076
