Public Holiday
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali HoliHoli 1856
Saturday 22 March 1856
62328 days ago
Quick answers
- When is Holi 1856?
- Holi 1856 is on Saturday 22 March 1856 in India.
- How many days until Holi 1856?
- Holi 1856 was 62328 days ago.
- Is Holi a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Holi 1857?
- Holi 1857 is on Wednesday 11 March 1857.
- Is the date of Holi 1856 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
NakshatraHasta
YogaVriddhi
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:42 AM
Sunset6:58 PM
Rahu Kaal9:46 AM - 11:18 AM
Abhijit12:26 PM - 1:15 PM