Holika Dahan 2026 Date and Time: Holika Dahan will be observed on March 3, 2026 and the muhurat is from 06:22 PM to 08:50 PM. The festival of Holika Dahan commemorates the triumph of good over evil, as embodied in the legend of Prahlada and Holika. The ritual involves bonfires and prayers, marking the beginning of the Holi festival.