Public Holiday India Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi

Holi 1960

Monday 14 March 1960

24346 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Sat, 12 Mar - Mon, 14 Mar 1960

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Quick answers

When is Holi 1960?
Holi 1960 is on Monday 14 March 1960 in India.
How many days until Holi 1960?
Holi 1960 was 24346 days ago.
Is Holi a public holiday in India?
Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
When is Holi 1961?
Holi 1961 is on Friday 3 March 1961.
Is the date of Holi 1960 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
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise6:31 AM
Sunset6:29 PM
Rahu Kaal8:01 AM - 9:30 AM
Abhijit12:06 PM - 12:54 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Holi in other years

YearDateDay
195925 MarchWednesdayView
196014 MarchMondayThis page
19613 MarchFridayView
196221 MarchWednesdayView