Holashtak is a period of eight days observed from Shukla Saptami or Ashtami in Falgun month to Falgun Purnima. In 2026, Holashtak begins on February 24 and ends on March 3.
It is mainly celebrated in North India and the period is considered inauspicious for Shubh karya or any functions. Basically, Holi festival begins on the day when Holashtak starts and ends on Dhuleti, the next day of Falgun Purnima.
It is to note that Holi festival 2026 date is March 3-4.
Holashtak is celebrated in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh, and some other North Indian states.
On the starting day of Holashtak, the place for Holika Dahan is chosen and everyday some small sticks are added at the place for Holika Dahan. The nine-day Holi ends on Dhuleti day.
Holashtak 2026 date in Other countries..
Holashtak 2026 in USA (PST) – February 24 to March 3
Holashtak 2026 in Hawaii – February 24 to March 3
Holashtak 2026 in USA (MST) – February 24 to March 3
Holashtak 2026 in USA (EST) – February 24 to March 3
Holashtak 2026 in Trinidad & Tobago – February 24 to March 3
Holashtak 2026 in UK – February 24 to March 3
Holashtak 2026 in UAE & Middle East – February 24 to March 3
Holashtak 2026 in Malaysia – February 24 to March 3
Holashtak 2026 in Singapore – February 24 to March 3
Holashtak 2026 in Australia – February 24 to March 3
Holashtak 2026 in New Zealand – February 24 to March 3
Holashtak 2026 in Fiji Islands – February 24 to March 3
Holashtak in Previous Years
In 2025, Holashtak begins on March 6 and ends on March 14.
In 2024, Holashtak begins on March 16 and ends on March 25.
In 2023, Holashtak begins on February 26 and ends on March 7.
In 2022, Holashtak begins on March 9 and ends on March 18.
In 2021, Holashtak begins on March 21 and ends on March 28.
In 2020, Holashtak begins on March 2 and ends on March 9.
In 2019, Holashtak begins on March 14 and ends on March 21.
In 2018, Holashtak begins on February 23 and ends on March 1.
In 2017, Holashtak begins on March 5 and ends on March 13.
In 2016, Holashtak begins on March 16 and ends on March 23.
In 2015, Holashtak begins on February 26 and ends on March 5.
In 2014, Holashtak was from March 8 to March 16. Holi was on March 16.
In 2013, Holashtak begins on March 20 and ends on March 27. In 2012, Holashtak was from March 1 to 8 March 2012.
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