Public Holiday India Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi

Holi 1951

Saturday 24 March 1951

27624 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Holi 1951?
Holi 1951 is on Saturday 24 March 1951 in India.
How many days until Holi 1951?
Holi 1951 was 27624 days ago.
Is Holi a public holiday in India?
Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
When is Holi 1952?
Holi 1952 is on Wednesday 12 March 1952.
Is the date of Holi 1951 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
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise6:20 AM
Sunset6:34 PM
Rahu Kaal9:23 AM - 10:55 AM
Abhijit12:02 PM - 12:51 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Holi in other years

YearDateDay
19505 MarchSundayView
195124 MarchSaturdayThis page
195212 MarchWednesdayView
19531 MarchSundayView