Public Holiday India Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi

Holi 1977

Sunday 6 March 1977

18144 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Holi 1977?
Holi 1977 is on Sunday 6 March 1977 in India.
How many days until Holi 1977?
Holi 1977 was 18144 days ago.
Is Holi a public holiday in India?
Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
When is Holi 1978?
Holi 1978 is on Saturday 25 March 1978.
Is the date of Holi 1977 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
NakshatraPurva Phalguni
YogaShula
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:40 AM
Sunset6:24 PM
Rahu Kaal4:56 PM - 6:24 PM
Abhijit12:09 PM - 12:55 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Holi in other years

YearDateDay
197616 MarchTuesdayView
19776 MarchSundayThis page
197825 MarchSaturdayView
197914 MarchWednesdayView