Public Holiday
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali HoliHoli 1976
Tuesday 16 March 1976
18499 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Sat, 13 Mar - Tue, 16 Mar 1976 (take Mon off)
Quick answers
- When is Holi 1976?
- Holi 1976 is on Tuesday 16 March 1976 in India.
- How many days until Holi 1976?
- Holi 1976 was 18499 days ago.
- Is Holi a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Holi 1977?
- Holi 1977 is on Sunday 6 March 1977.
- Is the date of Holi 1976 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
YogaGanda
KaranaBava
Sunrise6:29 AM
Sunset6:30 PM
Rahu Kaal3:29 PM - 5:00 PM
Abhijit12:05 PM - 12:53 PM