Public Holiday Nepal Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi

Holi 2013

Thursday 28 March 2013

4959 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 28 Mar - Sun, 31 Mar 2013 (take Fri off)

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Quick answers

When is Holi 2013?
Holi 2013 is on Thursday 28 March 2013 in Nepal.
How many days until Holi 2013?
Holi 2013 was 4959 days ago.
Is Holi a public holiday in Nepal?
Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in Nepal.
When is Holi 2014?
Holi 2014 is on Monday 17 March 2014.
Is the date of Holi 2013 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
20129 MarchFridayView
201328 MarchThursdayThis page
201417 MarchMondayView
20156 MarchFridayView