Public Holiday India Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi

Holi 2861

Friday 18 March 2861

304739 days to go | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 18 Mar - Sun, 20 Mar 2861

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When is Holi 2861?
Holi 2861 is on Friday 18 March 2861 in India.
How many days until Holi 2861?
304739 days from today (Thursday 12 November 2026).
Is Holi a public holiday in India?
Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
When is Holi 2862?
Holi 2862 is on Thursday 6 April 2862.
Is the date of Holi 2861 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
Sunrise6:43 AM
Sunset6:22 PM
Rahu Kaal11:05 AM - 12:33 PM
Abhijit12:09 PM - 12:56 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Holi in other years

YearDateDay
286029 MarchMondayView
286118 MarchFridayThis page
28626 AprilThursdayView
286327 MarchTuesdayView