Holi 1997
Monday 24 March 1997
10821 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Sat, 22 Mar - Mon, 24 Mar 1997
Quick answers
- When is Holi 1997?
- Holi 1997 is on Monday 24 March 1997 in Nepal.
- How many days until Holi 1997?
- Holi 1997 was 10821 days ago.
- Is Holi a public holiday in Nepal?
- Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in Nepal.
- When is Holi 1998?
- Holi 1998 is on Friday 13 March 1998.
- Is the date of Holi 1997 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
Nepal