Public Holiday Nepal Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi

Holi 2008

Saturday 22 March 2008

6794 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Holi 2008?
Holi 2008 is on Saturday 22 March 2008 in Nepal.
How many days until Holi 2008?
Holi 2008 was 6794 days ago.
Is Holi a public holiday in Nepal?
Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in Nepal.
When is Holi 2009?
Holi 2009 is on Wednesday 11 March 2009.
Is the date of Holi 2008 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
20074 MarchSundayView
200822 MarchSaturdayThis page
200911 MarchWednesdayView
20101 MarchMondayView