Public Holiday India Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi

Holi 1866

Friday 2 March 1866

58693 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 2 Mar - Sun, 4 Mar 1866

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Quick answers

When is Holi 1866?
Holi 1866 is on Friday 2 March 1866 in India.
How many days until Holi 1866?
Holi 1866 was 58693 days ago.
Is Holi a public holiday in India?
Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
When is Holi 1867?
Holi 1867 is on Thursday 21 March 1867.
Is the date of Holi 1866 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
NakshatraPurva Phalguni
YogaDhriti
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise7:06 AM
Sunset6:46 PM
Rahu Kaal11:28 AM - 12:56 PM
Abhijit12:33 PM - 1:19 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Holi in other years

YearDateDay
186513 MarchMondayView
18662 MarchFridayThis page
186721 MarchThursdayView
18689 MarchMondayView