Public Holiday
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali HoliHoli 1966
Monday 7 March 1966
22162 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Sat, 5 Mar - Mon, 7 Mar 1966
Quick answers
- When is Holi 1966?
- Holi 1966 is on Monday 7 March 1966 in India.
- How many days until Holi 1966?
- Holi 1966 was 22162 days ago.
- Is Holi a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Holi 1967?
- Holi 1967 is on Sunday 26 March 1967.
- Is the date of Holi 1966 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
NakshatraPurva Phalguni
YogaDhriti
KaranaBava
Sunrise6:39 AM
Sunset6:24 PM
Rahu Kaal8:07 AM - 9:36 AM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:55 PM