Holika Dahan 2026: date and muhurat

होलिका दहन 2026

New Delhi, Delhi · IST

Holika Dahan 2026 is on 3 March 2026, Tuesday.

Holika Dahan muhurat: 6:22 PM – 8:50 PM
Shukla Purnima: 5:56 PM (2 Mar) to 5:07 PM

What it is and how it is observed

Holika Dahan, on the eve of Holi, celebrates Prahlad's devotion and the victory of good over evil. A bonfire is lit after sunset, avoiding Bhadra, and families circle it offering grain, coconut and prayers.

How the date is fixed

Phalguna (amanta) Shukla Purnima: tithi prevailing in Pradosh kaal (after sunset).

Dates follow Drik Panchang. When Bhadra covers the whole Purnima night and Purnima lasts most of the next day, Drik moves Holika Dahan to the next evening's Pradosh (as in 2026, 3 March); some almanacs instead give a time late on the first night, after Bhadra ends.

Frequently asked questions

When is Holika Dahan 2026?

Holika Dahan 2026 is on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.

What is the Holika Dahan 2026 puja muhurat?

For New Delhi - Holika Dahan muhurat: 6:22 PM – 8:50 PM. Timings vary by city by a few minutes; check the Panchang for your city.

Why is Holika Dahan 2026 observed on 3 Mar?

The date follows the rule: Phalguna (amanta) Shukla Purnima: tithi prevailing in Pradosh kaal (after sunset). In 2026 that is 3 March 2026, Tuesday (New Delhi).

Timings vary by city. Every time here is for New Delhi's sunrise, sunset and moonrise; in another city they shift by a few minutes and occasionally the date does too. Dates follow Drik Panchang's Smarta (default) reckoning. Check the Panchang for your own city.

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