Festival
Holika Dahan 2026
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
- Tithi
- Krishna Pratipada
- Tithi begins
- 3 Mar 17:09
- Tithi ends
- 4 Mar 16:50
- Pradosh kaal puja
- 18:22 – 20:46
Times are for New Delhi. The date and muhurat for other cities are below.
About Holika Dahan
The bonfire on Phalguna Purnima evening, the night before Holi.
Holika Dahan 2026 in major cities
| City | Date | Muhurat |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 3 Mar Tue | 18:22 – 20:46 |
| Mumbai | 3 Mar Tue | 18:44 – 21:08 |
| Ahmedabad | 3 Mar Tue | 18:43 – 21:07 |
| Kolkata | 3 Mar Tue | 17:40 – 20:04 |
| Chennai | 3 Mar Tue | 18:18 – 20:42 |
| Bengaluru | 3 Mar Tue | 18:28 – 20:52 |
| Hyderabad | 3 Mar Tue | 18:23 – 20:47 |
| Pune | 3 Mar Tue | 18:41 – 21:05 |
| Jaipur | 3 Mar Tue | 18:28 – 20:52 |
| Lucknow | 3 Mar Tue | 18:08 – 20:32 |
See the full Holika Dahan puja vidhi with the muhurat for your city.
Open the puja guideFrequently asked questions
When is Holika Dahan in 2026?
Holika Dahan is on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
When does the tithi for Holika Dahan 2026 begin and end?
Krishna Pratipada begins on 3 Mar 17:09 and ends on 4 Mar 16:50 (New Delhi).
What is the Holika Dahan 2026 puja muhurat?
The muhurat in New Delhi is 18:22 – 20:46.