Public Holiday
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali HoliHoli 1949
Tuesday 15 March 1949
28363 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Sat, 12 Mar - Tue, 15 Mar 1949 (take Mon off)
Quick answers
- When is Holi 1949?
- Holi 1949 is on Tuesday 15 March 1949 in India.
- How many days until Holi 1949?
- Holi 1949 was 28363 days ago.
- Is Holi a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Holi 1950?
- Holi 1950 is on Sunday 5 March 1950.
- Is the date of Holi 1949 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
YogaGanda
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:30 AM
Sunset6:29 PM
Rahu Kaal3:29 PM - 4:59 PM
Abhijit12:06 PM - 12:53 PM