Public Holiday India Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi

Holi 1981

Saturday 21 March 1981

16666 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Holi 1981?
Holi 1981 is on Saturday 21 March 1981 in India.
How many days until Holi 1981?
Holi 1981 was 16666 days ago.
Is Holi a public holiday in India?
Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
When is Holi 1982?
Holi 1982 is on Wednesday 10 March 1982.
Is the date of Holi 1981 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
NakshatraHasta
YogaVriddhi
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:23 AM
Sunset6:32 PM
Rahu Kaal9:25 AM - 10:57 AM
Abhijit12:03 PM - 12:52 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Holi in other years

YearDateDay
19802 MarchSundayView
198121 MarchSaturdayThis page
198210 MarchWednesdayView
198329 MarchTuesdayView