Public Holiday India Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi

Holi 1971

Friday 12 March 1971

20330 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 12 Mar - Sun, 14 Mar 1971

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Quick answers

When is Holi 1971?
Holi 1971 is on Friday 12 March 1971 in India.
How many days until Holi 1971?
Holi 1971 was 20330 days ago.
Is Holi a public holiday in India?
Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
When is Holi 1972?
Holi 1972 is on Tuesday 29 February 1972.
Is the date of Holi 1971 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
YogaShula
KaranaBava
Sunrise6:34 AM
Sunset6:27 PM
Rahu Kaal11:01 AM - 12:31 PM
Abhijit12:07 PM - 12:54 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Holi in other years

YearDateDay
197023 MarchMondayView
197112 MarchFridayThis page
197229 FebruaryTuesdayView
197319 MarchMondayView