Public Holiday India Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi

Holi 1916

Monday 20 March 1916

40412 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Sat, 18 Mar - Mon, 20 Mar 1916

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Quick answers

When is Holi 1916?
Holi 1916 is on Monday 20 March 1916 in India.
How many days until Holi 1916?
Holi 1916 was 40412 days ago.
Is Holi a public holiday in India?
Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
When is Holi 1917?
Holi 1917 is on Friday 9 March 1917.
Is the date of Holi 1916 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
NakshatraHasta
YogaVriddhi
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:23 AM
Sunset6:32 PM
Rahu Kaal7:54 AM - 9:26 AM
Abhijit12:04 PM - 12:52 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Holi in other years

YearDateDay
19152 MarchTuesdayView
191620 MarchMondayThis page
19179 MarchFridayView
191828 MarchThursdayView