Public Holiday India Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi

Holi 1881

Wednesday 16 March 1881

53200 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Holi 1881?
Holi 1881 is on Wednesday 16 March 1881 in India.
How many days until Holi 1881?
Holi 1881 was 53200 days ago.
Is Holi a public holiday in India?
Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
When is Holi 1882?
Holi 1882 is on Sunday 5 March 1882.
Is the date of Holi 1881 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
NakshatraUttara Phalguni
YogaGanda
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:18 AM
Sunset6:22 PM
Rahu Kaal12:20 PM - 1:50 PM
Abhijit11:56 AM - 12:44 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Holi in other years

YearDateDay
188026 MarchFridayView
188116 MarchWednesdayThis page
18825 MarchSundayView
188324 MarchSaturdayView