Holika Dahan 2026 Date: Confirmed! Holika Dahan on March 2nd, Lunar Eclipse on March 3rd, and Holi of Colors on March 4th..

Holi 2026 Date: Due to the lunar eclipse, there was confusion regarding the date of Holika Dahan, but now the situation has been clarified. Holika Dahan will be performed on Monday, March 2nd, as it is the full moon day of Falgun Purnima, which falls on Pradoshkaal. The lunar eclipse will occur on March 3rd, and Holi with colors will be celebrated on March 4th. This special three-day coincidence has generated both excitement and curiosity among devotees and astrologers. Excitement is at its peak across the country regarding this special three-day festival. Previously, there was considerable confusion regarding the date of Holika Dahan due to the lunar eclipse, but now all astrologers have reached a consensus.

Monday, March 2nd: Holika Dahan
According to religious beliefs, Holika Dahan is performed on the eve of Falgun Purnima. This festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Across the country, a pile of wood will be arranged, prayers will be offered, and the fire will be lit during the auspicious time. People will also offer the ears of the new harvest to the fire and pray for prosperity.

Date and Time of Purnima 2026

Purnima Tithi Starts – March 2, 5:55 PM
Purnima Tithi Ends – March 3, 5:07 PM

On March 2, Bhadra Mukha will last from 2:38 AM to 4:34 AM. Holika Dahan is always performed on the Purnima Tithi. However, on March 3, the Purnima Tithi will last until 5:07 PM, so Holika Dahan cannot be performed on March 3.

Bhadra Kaal
Now that Holika Dahan is being celebrated on March 2, 2026, people should keep in mind that Bhadra Kaal will begin at 5:58 PM on March 2 and will last until 5:30 AM on March 3, 2026. It is recommended that Holika Dahan be performed before Bhadra Kaal.

Tuesday, March 3: Lunar Eclipse

There is a lunar eclipse on March 3, the day after Holika Dahan. The lunar eclipse will begin at 3:20 pm on March 3 and end at 6:47 pm. The full moon date will end before the lunar eclipse ends. The Sutak period will begin at 6:23 am. If you are burning Holika on March 3, you must burn it after the lunar eclipse. Temple doors will remain closed during the eclipse, and devotees will chant mantras and meditate. Scientifically, this astronomical event occurs when the Earth, Sun, and Moon align, and the Earth's shadow falls on the Moon.

Wednesday, March 4: Holi of Colors, Dhulendi
The festival of colors is celebrated on the Pratipada Tithi of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the month of Chaitra. This time, Holi of colors will be played on Wednesday, March 4. On this day, people apply gulal (colourful powder) to each other, embrace each other, forget their differences, and give the message of brotherhood. Holi in Mathura and Vrindavan is particularly world-famous, with celebrations lasting for several days. The festival is celebrated by smearing colors on each other to mark the end of Holika and the victory of the devotee Prahlad.

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