Public Holiday India Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi

Holi 1861

Wednesday 27 March 1861

60495 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Holi 1861?
Holi 1861 is on Wednesday 27 March 1861 in India.
How many days until Holi 1861?
Holi 1861 was 60495 days ago.
Is Holi a public holiday in India?
Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
When is Holi 1862?
Holi 1862 is on Sunday 16 March 1862.
Is the date of Holi 1861 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
YogaDhruva
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise6:37 AM
Sunset7:00 PM
Rahu Kaal12:49 PM - 2:21 PM
Abhijit12:24 PM - 1:13 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Holi in other years

YearDateDay
18607 MarchWednesdayView
186127 MarchWednesdayThis page
186216 MarchSundayView
18636 MarchFridayView