Public Holiday
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali HoliHoli 2012
Friday 9 March 2012
5341 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 9 Mar - Sun, 11 Mar 2012
Quick answers
- When is Holi 2012?
- Holi 2012 is on Friday 9 March 2012 in India.
- How many days until Holi 2012?
- Holi 2012 was 5341 days ago.
- Is Holi a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Holi 2013?
- Holi 2013 is on Thursday 28 March 2013.
- Is the date of Holi 2012 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
NakshatraUttara Phalguni
YogaShula
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise6:37 AM
Sunset6:26 PM
Rahu Kaal11:03 AM - 12:31 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:55 PM