Public Holiday India Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi

Holi 1972

Tuesday 29 February 1972

19976 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Holi 1972?
Holi 1972 is on Tuesday 29 February 1972 in India.
How many days until Holi 1972?
Holi 1972 was 19976 days ago.
Is Holi a public holiday in India?
Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
When is Holi 1973?
Holi 1973 is on Monday 19 March 1973.
Is the date of Holi 1972 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
YogaSukarma
KaranaBava
Sunrise6:46 AM
Sunset6:20 PM
Rahu Kaal3:27 PM - 4:53 PM
Abhijit12:10 PM - 12:56 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Holi in other years

YearDateDay
197112 MarchFridayView
197229 FebruaryTuesdayThis page
197319 MarchMondayView
19749 MarchSaturdayView