Public Holiday
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali HoliHoli 1999
Tuesday 2 March 1999
10102 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Sat, 27 Feb - Tue, 2 Mar 1999 (take Mon off)
Quick answers
- When is Holi 1999?
- Holi 1999 is on Tuesday 2 March 1999 in India.
- How many days until Holi 1999?
- Holi 1999 was 10102 days ago.
- Is Holi a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Holi 2000?
- Holi 2000 is on Monday 20 March 2000.
- Is the date of Holi 1999 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
YogaSukarma
KaranaBava
Sunrise6:45 AM
Sunset6:21 PM
Rahu Kaal3:27 PM - 4:54 PM
Abhijit12:10 PM - 12:56 PM