Public Holiday Nepal Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi

Holi 2017

Monday 13 March 2017

3511 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Sat, 11 Mar - Mon, 13 Mar 2017

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Quick answers

When is Holi 2017?
Holi 2017 is on Monday 13 March 2017 in Nepal.
How many days until Holi 2017?
Holi 2017 was 3511 days ago.
Is Holi a public holiday in Nepal?
Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in Nepal.
When is Holi 2018?
Holi 2018 is on Friday 2 March 2018.
Is the date of Holi 2017 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
201624 MarchThursdayView
201713 MarchMondayThis page
20182 MarchFridayView
201921 MarchThursdayView