Public Holiday Nepal Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi

Holi 2012

Friday 9 March 2012

5344 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 9 Mar - Sun, 11 Mar 2012

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Quick answers

When is Holi 2012?
Holi 2012 is on Friday 9 March 2012 in Nepal.
How many days until Holi 2012?
Holi 2012 was 5344 days ago.
Is Holi a public holiday in Nepal?
Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in Nepal.
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

Holi in other years

YearDateDay
201120 MarchSundayView
20129 MarchFridayThis page
201328 MarchThursdayView
201417 MarchMondayView