Holika Dahan 2026: date and Holika Dahan muhurat
Holika Dahan is on Tuesday, 3 March, 2026. In Sydney, the evening Pradosh kaal window is 7:29 pm to 9:44 pm. Purnima runs from 11:31 pm, 2 Mar to 10:43 pm, 3 Mar.
About Holika Dahan
Holika Dahan is the bonfire on Phalguna Purnima that recalls Prahlada's protection by Lord Vishnu and the burning of Holika. In the Telugu states it is also called Kamuni Punnami. Holi, the festival of colours, is played the next morning.
How the timing is decided
The bonfire is lit after sunset in Pradosh kaal while Purnima prevails, avoiding Bhadra. When Bhadra covers the evening, panchangams give a specific muhurat, so confirm the exact time locally.
What to do
- Light the Holika bonfire at the local muhurat
- Walk around the fire and offer grains
- Play Holi colours the next morning
Holika Dahan 2026 muhurat by city
Purnima runs from 11:31 pm, 2 Mar to 10:43 pm, 3 Mar (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 3 Mar | 7:29 pm to 9:44 pm | 7:29 pm |
| Hyderabad | 3 Mar | Confirm the local muhurat | 6:23 pm |
| Delhi | 3 Mar | Confirm the local muhurat | 6:22 pm |
| Mumbai | 3 Mar | Confirm the local muhurat | 6:44 pm |
| Chennai | 3 Mar | Confirm the local muhurat | 6:18 pm |
| Bengaluru | 3 Mar | Confirm the local muhurat | 6:28 pm |
| Kolkata | 3 Mar | Confirm the local muhurat | 5:40 pm |
| Vijayawada | 3 Mar | Confirm the local muhurat | 6:14 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 3 Mar | Confirm the local muhurat | 6:03 pm |
| Pune | 3 Mar | Confirm the local muhurat | 6:41 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 3 Mar | Confirm the local muhurat | 6:43 pm |
| Jaipur | 3 Mar | Confirm the local muhurat | 6:28 pm |
| Lucknow | 3 Mar | Confirm the local muhurat | 6:08 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times are approximate, usually within about 30 minutes, so for a vrata or homam confirm the exact muhurat with your purohit.
Also on Tuesday, 3 March in Sydney
- Rahu Kalam4:18 pm to 5:53 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:44 am and 7:29 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 7:20 pm, moonset 6:06 am
- Tithi at sunrisePurnima
- NakshatraMagha
Holika Dahan 2026 Choghadiya in Sydney
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Holika Dahan from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:44 am to 8:19 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 8:19 am to 9:55 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:55 am to 11:31 am | Char | Weak |
| 11:31 am to 1:06 pm | Labh | Good |
| 1:06 pm to 2:42 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 2:42 pm to 4:18 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:18 pm to 5:53 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 5:53 pm to 7:29 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:29 pm to 8:53 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:53 pm to 10:18 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 10:18 pm to 11:42 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 11:42 pm to 1:07 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 1:07 am to 2:31 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 2:31 am to 3:56 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 3:56 am to 5:20 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 5:20 am to 6:45 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
Questions people ask
When is Holika Dahan in 2026?
Holika Dahan is on Tuesday, 3 March, 2026.
What is the Holika Dahan 2026 holika dahan muhurat in Sydney?
In Sydney, the evening Pradosh kaal window is 7:29 pm to 9:44 pm. Purnima runs from 11:31 pm, 2 Mar to 10:43 pm, 3 Mar.
Why is Holika Dahan celebrated?
Holika Dahan is the bonfire on Phalguna Purnima that recalls Prahlada's protection by Lord Vishnu and the burning of Holika. In the Telugu states it is also called Kamuni Punnami.