Public Holiday India Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi

Holi 1871

Tuesday 7 March 1871

56862 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Holi 1871?
Holi 1871 is on Tuesday 7 March 1871 in India.
How many days until Holi 1871?
Holi 1871 was 56862 days ago.
Is Holi a public holiday in India?
Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
When is Holi 1872?
Holi 1872 is on Monday 25 March 1872.
Is the date of Holi 1871 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
KaranaBava
Sunrise6:29 AM
Sunset6:16 PM
Rahu Kaal3:20 PM - 4:48 PM
Abhijit11:59 AM - 12:46 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Holi in other years

YearDateDay
187017 MarchThursdayView
18717 MarchTuesdayThis page
187225 MarchMondayView
187314 MarchFridayView