Public Holiday India Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi

Holi 1983

Tuesday 29 March 1983

15926 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Sat, 26 Mar - Tue, 29 Mar 1983 (take Mon off)

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Quick answers

When is Holi 1983?
Holi 1983 is on Tuesday 29 March 1983 in India.
How many days until Holi 1983?
Holi 1983 was 15926 days ago.
Is Holi a public holiday in India?
Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
When is Holi 1984?
Holi 1984 is on Saturday 17 March 1984.
Is the date of Holi 1983 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
YogaDhruva
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:14 AM
Sunset6:36 PM
Rahu Kaal3:31 PM - 5:04 PM
Abhijit12:01 PM - 12:50 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Holi in other years

YearDateDay
198210 MarchWednesdayView
198329 MarchTuesdayThis page
198417 MarchSaturdayView
19857 MarchThursdayView