Public Holiday
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali HoliHoli 1996
Wednesday 6 March 1996
11193 days ago
Quick answers
- When is Holi 1996?
- Holi 1996 is on Wednesday 6 March 1996 in India.
- How many days until Holi 1996?
- Holi 1996 was 11193 days ago.
- Is Holi a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Holi 1997?
- Holi 1997 is on Monday 24 March 1997.
- Is the date of Holi 1996 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
YogaShula
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise6:40 AM
Sunset6:24 PM
Rahu Kaal12:32 PM - 2:00 PM
Abhijit12:09 PM - 12:55 PM