Public Holiday India Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi

Holi 1942

Tuesday 3 March 1942

30932 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Sat, 28 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar 1942 (take Mon off)

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Quick answers

When is Holi 1942?
Holi 1942 is on Tuesday 3 March 1942 in India.
How many days until Holi 1942?
Holi 1942 was 30932 days ago.
Is Holi a public holiday in India?
Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
When is Holi 1943?
Holi 1943 is on Monday 22 March 1943.
Is the date of Holi 1942 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
Sunrise7:43 AM
Sunset7:22 PM
Rahu Kaal4:27 PM - 5:55 PM
Abhijit1:09 PM - 1:56 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Holi in other years

YearDateDay
194113 MarchThursdayView
19423 MarchTuesdayThis page
194322 MarchMondayView
194410 MarchFridayView