Holika Dahan 2026 ஹோலிகா தஹன்
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
The day in the Tamil calendar
| Date | Tuesday, 3 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Tamil date | Maasi 19 மாசி |
| Tithi at sunrise | Purnima (பூர்ணிமை) until 5:07 PM · Shukla Paksha |
| Nakshatra at sunrise | Magha (மகம்) until 7:31 AM |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 6:27 AM / 6:14 PM |
| Tamil Nadu holiday | Not in the Tamil Nadu government holiday list for 2026 |
Timings for Chennai. The date follows the Tamil Nadu calendar.
About the festival
Holika Dahan is the bonfire lit on the eve of Holi, recalling the Puranic story of the Vishnu devotee Prahlada and his aunt Holika, who perished in the fire.1,2
It is held on Choti Holi, the day before the colour festival, and the story is described as symbolising the triumph of good over evil.1,2
When it falls: Holika Dahan takes place on the night before Holi, whose timing is tied to the full moon of Phalguna.1,2
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Holika Dahan in other years
| 2025 | No date published yet |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday, 3 March 2026 |
| 2027 | Sunday, 21 March 2027 |
| 2028 | Friday, 10 March 2028 |