Public Holiday
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali HoliHoli 2015
Friday 6 March 2015
4248 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 6 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar 2015
Quick answers
- When is Holi 2015?
- Holi 2015 is on Friday 6 March 2015 in India.
- How many days until Holi 2015?
- Holi 2015 was 4248 days ago.
- Is Holi a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Holi 2016?
- Holi 2016 is on Thursday 24 March 2016.
- Is the date of Holi 2015 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
NakshatraPurva Phalguni
YogaDhriti
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:41 AM
Sunset6:23 PM
Rahu Kaal11:05 AM - 12:32 PM
Abhijit12:09 PM - 12:56 PM