Public Holiday India Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi

Holi 1974

Saturday 9 March 1974

19237 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Holi 1974?
Holi 1974 is on Saturday 9 March 1974 in India.
How many days until Holi 1974?
Holi 1974 was 19237 days ago.
Is Holi a public holiday in India?
Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
When is Holi 1975?
Holi 1975 is on Thursday 27 March 1975.
Is the date of Holi 1974 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
YogaShula
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise6:37 AM
Sunset6:25 PM
Rahu Kaal9:34 AM - 11:03 AM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:55 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Holi in other years

YearDateDay
197319 MarchMondayView
19749 MarchSaturdayThis page
197527 MarchThursdayView
197616 MarchTuesdayView