Public Holiday India Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi

Holi 1888

Monday 27 February 1888

50661 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Sat, 25 Feb - Mon, 27 Feb 1888

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Quick answers

When is Holi 1888?
Holi 1888 is on Monday 27 February 1888 in India.
How many days until Holi 1888?
Holi 1888 was 50661 days ago.
Is Holi a public holiday in India?
Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
When is Holi 1889?
Holi 1889 is on Monday 18 March 1889.
Is the date of Holi 1888 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
NakshatraMagha
YogaSukarma
KaranaBava
Sunrise6:38 AM
Sunset6:11 PM
Rahu Kaal8:04 AM - 9:31 AM
Abhijit12:01 PM - 12:48 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Holi in other years

YearDateDay
188710 MarchThursdayView
188827 FebruaryMondayThis page
188918 MarchMondayView
18907 MarchFridayView