Public Holiday
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali HoliHoli 1955
Wednesday 9 March 1955
26178 days ago
Quick answers
- When is Holi 1955?
- Holi 1955 is on Wednesday 9 March 1955 in India.
- How many days until Holi 1955?
- Holi 1955 was 26178 days ago.
- Is Holi a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Holi 1956?
- Holi 1956 is on Monday 26 March 1956.
- Is the date of Holi 1955 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
YogaShula
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:37 AM
Sunset6:25 PM
Rahu Kaal12:31 PM - 2:00 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:55 PM