Holika Dahan 2088 Date — Sunday, March 7, 2088
When is Holika Dahan in 2088? Holika Dahan 2088 falls on Sunday, March 7, 2088.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2088 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Sun, 7 March 2088 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Mon, 8 March 2088 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2087 | Wed, 19 March 2087 |
| 2088 | Sun, 7 March 2088 |
| 2089 | Sat, 26 March 2089 |
| 2090 | Wed, 15 March 2090 |
| 2091 | Mon, 5 March 2091 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2088
- Holi 2088 date — Mon, 8 March 2088
- Maha Shivaratri 2088 date — Fri, 20 February 2088
- Ugadi 2088 date — Tue, 23 March 2088
- Gudi Padwa 2088 date — Tue, 23 March 2088
- Chaitra Navratri 2088 date — Tue, 23 March 2088
- Ram Navami 2088 date — Wed, 31 March 2088
- Hanuman Jayanti 2088 date — Mon, 5 April 2088
- Thaipusam 2088 date — Fri, 6 February 2088
- Vishu 2088 date — Wed, 14 April 2088
- Baisakhi 2088 date — Wed, 14 April 2088
- Tamil Puthandu 2088 date — Wed, 14 April 2088
- Vasant Panchami 2088 date — Wed, 28 January 2088
