Public Holiday
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali HoliHoli 1896
Saturday 29 February 1896
47736 days ago
Quick answers
- When is Holi 1896?
- Holi 1896 is on Saturday 29 February 1896 in India.
- How many days until Holi 1896?
- Holi 1896 was 47736 days ago.
- Is Holi a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Holi 1897?
- Holi 1897 is on Friday 19 March 1897.
- Is the date of Holi 1896 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
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:36 AM
Sunset6:12 PM
Rahu Kaal9:30 AM - 10:57 AM
Abhijit12:01 PM - 12:47 PM