Amrutkaal ॐ अमृतकाल Holika Dahan
Holika Dahan 2027 is observed on Monday, 22 March 2027 — it follows purnima of phalguna (bonfire at pradosh).
Shubh Muhurat
Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 22 March 2027.
We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.
Significance
Holika Dahan, the bonfire lit on Phalguna Purnima evening, commemorates the protection of Prahlad and the burning of Holika — the triumph of devotion over arrogance. Rangwali Holi, the festival of colours, follows the next morning.
Rituals & Traditions
Upcoming dates
- 2024 24 March 2024 (past)
- 2025 13 March 2025 (past)
- 2026 3 March 2026 (past)
- 2027 22 March 2027
- 2028 10 March 2028
- 2029 28 February 2029
- 2030 19 March 2030
- 2031 8 March 2031
- 2032 26 March 2032
- 2033 15 March 2033
- 2034 4 March 2034
- 2035 23 March 2035
- 2036 12 March 2036
Observed by: Hindus
Frequently asked questions
When is Holika Dahan 2027?
Holika Dahan 2027 is observed on Monday, 22 March 2027. The festival follows purnima of phalguna (bonfire at pradosh).
What is Holika Dahan?
Holika Dahan, the bonfire lit on Phalguna Purnima evening, commemorates the protection of Prahlad and the burning of Holika — the triumph of devotion over arrogance. Rangwali Holi, the festival of colours, follows the next morning.
Who observes Holika Dahan?
Holika Dahan is observed by Hindus.
Why does the date of Holika Dahan change every year?
Holika Dahan is fixed by the Hindu luni-solar calendar — it falls on purnima of phalguna (bonfire at pradosh). Because that tithi drifts against the Gregorian calendar each year, the English date moves, even though the festival is always on the same point in the lunar month.