Public Holiday India Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi

Holi 1853

Saturday 26 March 1853

63420 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Holi 1853?
Holi 1853 is on Saturday 26 March 1853 in India.
How many days until Holi 1853?
Holi 1853 was 63420 days ago.
Is Holi a public holiday in India?
Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
When is Holi 1854?
Holi 1854 is on Wednesday 15 March 1854.
Is the date of Holi 1853 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)

TithiKrishna Pratipada
NakshatraChitra
YogaDhruva
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise6:38 AM
Sunset7:00 PM
Rahu Kaal9:44 AM - 11:16 AM
Abhijit12:24 PM - 1:14 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Holi in other years

YearDateDay
18527 MarchSundayView
185326 MarchSaturdayThis page
185415 MarchWednesdayView
18554 MarchSundayView