Public Holiday India Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi

Holi 1885

Sunday 1 March 1885

51754 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Holi 1885?
Holi 1885 is on Sunday 1 March 1885 in India.
How many days until Holi 1885?
Holi 1885 was 51754 days ago.
Is Holi a public holiday in India?
Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
When is Holi 1886?
Holi 1886 is on Saturday 20 March 1886.
Is the date of Holi 1885 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
Sunrise6:35 AM
Sunset6:13 PM
Rahu Kaal4:46 PM - 6:13 PM
Abhijit12:01 PM - 12:47 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Holi in other years

YearDateDay
188412 MarchWednesdayView
18851 MarchSundayThis page
188620 MarchSaturdayView
188710 MarchThursdayView