Public Holiday Nepal Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi

Holi 2001

Saturday 10 March 2001

9366 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Holi 2001?
Holi 2001 is on Saturday 10 March 2001 in Nepal.
How many days until Holi 2001?
Holi 2001 was 9366 days ago.
Is Holi a public holiday in Nepal?
Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in Nepal.
When is Holi 2002?
Holi 2002 is on Friday 29 March 2002.
Is the date of Holi 2001 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

Holi in other years

YearDateDay
200020 MarchMondayView
200110 MarchSaturdayThis page
200229 MarchFridayView
200319 MarchWednesdayView