Public Holiday
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali HoliHoli 1987
Monday 16 March 1987
14477 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Sat, 14 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar 1987
Quick answers
- When is Holi 1987?
- Holi 1987 is on Monday 16 March 1987 in India.
- How many days until Holi 1987?
- Holi 1987 was 14477 days ago.
- Is Holi a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Holi 1988?
- Holi 1988 is on Friday 4 March 1988.
- Is the date of Holi 1987 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
NakshatraUttara Phalguni
YogaGanda
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:30 AM
Sunset6:29 PM
Rahu Kaal8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Abhijit12:05 PM - 12:53 PM