Public Holiday India Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi

Holi 1917

Friday 9 March 1917

40058 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 9 Mar - Sun, 11 Mar 1917

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Quick answers

When is Holi 1917?
Holi 1917 is on Friday 9 March 1917 in India.
How many days until Holi 1917?
Holi 1917 was 40058 days ago.
Is Holi a public holiday in India?
Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
When is Holi 1918?
Holi 1918 is on Thursday 28 March 1918.
Is the date of Holi 1917 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
YogaShula
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:36 AM
Sunset6:26 PM
Rahu Kaal11:02 AM - 12:31 PM
Abhijit12:07 PM - 12:55 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Holi in other years

YearDateDay
191620 MarchMondayView
19179 MarchFridayThis page
191828 MarchThursdayView
191917 MarchMondayView