Holi 2028: Dates, Timings and Significance

Holi unfolds over two days: Holika Dahan, the bonfire on the eve, and Dhulivandan, the day colours are actually played - each on its own tithi, detailed below with the exact dates for 2028.

Starts: Holika Dahan - 10 Mar (Friday) Ends: Dhulivandan (Rangwali Holi) - 11 Mar (Saturday)
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Holi 2028: Day-by-Day

Holika Dahan

Phalguna Purnima Tithi 10 March 2028 (Friday)

On the eve of Holi, a bonfire is lit after sunset to commemorate the burning of the demoness Holika and the protection of the devotee Prahlad, symbolising the triumph of good over evil. Because the bonfire ritual happens after sunset, the date is chosen for the evening Purnima tithi. Note: traditional Muhurat also requires avoiding the Bhadra period within that evening window - check a detailed Panchang for the exact Bhadra-free timing before the ceremony.

Dhulivandan (Rangwali Holi)

Phalguna Krishna Pratipada Tithi 11 March 2028 (Saturday)

The day after Holika Dahan is when Holi is actually played with colours - known as Dhulivandan, Rangwali Holi, or simply Holi in most of India. Since it's a daytime celebration, the date follows the standard sunrise-tithi rule.

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