Public Holiday India Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi

Holi 1939

Monday 6 March 1939

32025 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Holi 1939?
Holi 1939 is on Monday 6 March 1939 in India.
How many days until Holi 1939?
Holi 1939 was 32025 days ago.
Is Holi a public holiday in India?
Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
When is Holi 1940?
Holi 1940 is on Sunday 24 March 1940.
Is the date of Holi 1939 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
YogaShula
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:40 AM
Sunset6:24 PM
Rahu Kaal8:08 AM - 9:36 AM
Abhijit12:09 PM - 12:56 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Holi in other years

YearDateDay
193816 MarchWednesdayView
19396 MarchMondayThis page
194024 MarchSundayView
194113 MarchThursdayView