Public Holiday India Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi

Holi 2003

Wednesday 19 March 2003

8622 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Holi 2003?
Holi 2003 is on Wednesday 19 March 2003 in India.
How many days until Holi 2003?
Holi 2003 was 8622 days ago.
Is Holi a public holiday in India?
Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
When is Holi 2004?
Holi 2004 is on Sunday 7 March 2004.
Is the date of Holi 2003 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
NakshatraHasta
YogaVriddhi
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise6:26 AM
Sunset6:31 PM
Rahu Kaal12:29 PM - 1:59 PM
Abhijit12:04 PM - 12:53 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Holi in other years

YearDateDay
200229 MarchFridayView
200319 MarchWednesdayThis page
20047 MarchSundayView
200526 MarchSaturdayView