Public Holiday India Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi

Holi 1798

Friday 2 March 1798

83532 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 2 Mar - Sun, 4 Mar 1798

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Quick answers

When is Holi 1798?
Holi 1798 is on Friday 2 March 1798 in India.
How many days until Holi 1798?
Holi 1798 was 83532 days ago.
Is Holi a public holiday in India?
Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
When is Holi 1799?
Holi 1799 is on Friday 22 March 1799.
Is the date of Holi 1798 confirmed?
Not yet. The date is calculated and will be confirmed by the official holiday list or moon sighting.

About

Held on Phalguna Purnima, with Holika Dahan the night before.

Significance

Marks the arrival of spring and the triumph of devotion, through the story of Prahlad and Holika, and celebrates the love of Radha and Krishna.

How it is celebrated

  • Holika Dahan bonfire on the eve
  • Playing with colours and water
  • Gujiya, thandai and festive meals
  • Lathmar Holi in Barsana and Nandgaon

Panchang on this day (New Delhi)

TithiShukla Purnima
NakshatraPurva Phalguni
YogaDhriti
KaranaVishti
Sunrise7:04 AM
Sunset6:47 PM
Rahu Kaal11:28 AM - 12:56 PM
Abhijit12:32 PM - 1:19 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Holi in other years

YearDateDay
179713 MarchMondayView
17982 MarchFridayThis page
179922 MarchFridayView
180012 MarchWednesdayView