Public Holiday India Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi

Holi 1954

Saturday 20 March 1954

26532 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Holi 1954?
Holi 1954 is on Saturday 20 March 1954 in India.
How many days until Holi 1954?
Holi 1954 was 26532 days ago.
Is Holi a public holiday in India?
Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
When is Holi 1955?
Holi 1955 is on Wednesday 9 March 1955.
Is the date of Holi 1954 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
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:24 AM
Sunset6:32 PM
Rahu Kaal9:26 AM - 10:57 AM
Abhijit12:04 PM - 12:52 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Holi in other years

YearDateDay
19531 MarchSundayView
195420 MarchSaturdayThis page
19559 MarchWednesdayView
195626 MarchMondayView