Public Holiday
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali HoliHoli 1956
Monday 26 March 1956
25795 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Sat, 24 Mar - Mon, 26 Mar 1956
Quick answers
- When is Holi 1956?
- Holi 1956 is on Monday 26 March 1956 in India.
- How many days until Holi 1956?
- Holi 1956 was 25795 days ago.
- Is Holi a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Holi 1957?
- Holi 1957 is on Saturday 16 March 1957.
- Is the date of Holi 1956 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)
TithiShukla Purnima
NakshatraUttara Phalguni
YogaVriddhi
KaranaVishti
Sunrise6:17 AM
Sunset6:35 PM
Rahu Kaal7:49 AM - 9:21 AM
Abhijit12:01 PM - 12:51 PM