Public Holiday
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali HoliHoli 1985
Thursday 7 March 1985
15217 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 7 Mar - Sun, 10 Mar 1985 (take Fri off)
Quick answers
- When is Holi 1985?
- Holi 1985 is on Thursday 7 March 1985 in India.
- How many days until Holi 1985?
- Holi 1985 was 15217 days ago.
- Is Holi a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Holi 1986?
- Holi 1986 is on Wednesday 26 March 1986.
- Is the date of Holi 1985 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
NakshatraPurva Phalguni
YogaDhriti
KaranaBava
Sunrise6:39 AM
Sunset6:24 PM
Rahu Kaal2:00 PM - 3:28 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:55 PM