Public Holiday Nepal Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi

Holi 2011

Sunday 20 March 2011

5699 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Holi 2011?
Holi 2011 is on Sunday 20 March 2011 in Nepal.
How many days until Holi 2011?
Holi 2011 was 5699 days ago.
Is Holi a public holiday in Nepal?
Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in Nepal.
When is Holi 2012?
Holi 2012 is on Friday 9 March 2012.
Is the date of Holi 2011 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
20101 MarchMondayView
201120 MarchSundayThis page
20129 MarchFridayView
201328 MarchThursdayView