Holika Dahan 2086 Date — Thursday, February 28, 2086
When is Holika Dahan in 2086? Holika Dahan 2086 falls on Thursday, February 28, 2086.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2086 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Thu, 28 February 2086 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Fri, 1 March 2086 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2085 | Sun, 11 March 2085 |
| 2086 | Thu, 28 February 2086 |
| 2087 | Wed, 19 March 2087 |
| 2088 | Sun, 7 March 2088 |
| 2089 | Sat, 26 March 2089 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2086
- Holi 2086 date — Fri, 1 March 2086
- Maha Shivaratri 2086 date — Tue, 12 February 2086
- Thaipusam 2086 date — Tue, 29 January 2086
- Vasant Panchami 2086 date — Sat, 19 January 2086
- Pongal 2086 date — Tue, 15 January 2086
- Makar Sankranti 2086 date — Tue, 15 January 2086
- Ugadi 2086 date — Sun, 14 April 2086
- Gudi Padwa 2086 date — Sun, 14 April 2086
- Chaitra Navratri 2086 date — Sun, 14 April 2086
- Vishu 2086 date — Sun, 14 April 2086
- Baisakhi 2086 date — Sun, 14 April 2086
- Tamil Puthandu 2086 date — Sun, 14 April 2086
