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Holi (Dolyatra, Doul Jatra, Basanta-Utsav) is the Hindu festival colors that celebrates the triumph of good over evil, good harvest, and fertility. It usually falls in the later part of February or March.
Is Phagwah (Holi) a Public Holiday?
Phagwah (Holi) is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Holi is a time when everyone throws off the gloom of winter and rejoices in the colors and liveliness of spring.
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About Phagwah (Holi)
Read more about Phagwah (Holi).Phagwah (Holi) Observances
Holiday currently only shown for years 2005–2026.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Sat | Mar 26 | Phagwah (Holi) | Public Holiday |
| 2006 | Wed | Mar 15 | Phagwah (Holi) | Public Holiday |
| 2007 | Sun | Mar 4 | Phagwah (Holi) | Public Holiday |
| 2008 | Sat | Mar 22 | Phagwah (Holi) | Public Holiday |
| 2009 | Wed | Mar 11 | Phagwah (Holi) | Public Holiday |
| 2010 | Mon | Mar 1 | Phagwah (Holi) | Public Holiday |
| 2011 | Sun | Mar 20 | Phagwah (Holi) | Public Holiday |
| 2012 | Thu | Mar 8 | Phagwah (Holi) | Public Holiday |
| 2013 | Wed | Mar 27 | Phagwah (Holi) | Public Holiday |
| 2014 | Mon | Mar 17 | Phagwah (Holi) | Public Holiday |
| 2015 | Fri | Mar 6 | Phagwah (Holi) | Public Holiday |
| 2016 | Wed | Mar 23 | Phagwah (Holi) | Public Holiday |
| 2017 | Sun | Mar 12 | Phagwah (Holi) | Public Holiday |
| 2017 | Mon | Mar 13 | Phagwah (Holi) observed | Public Holiday |
| 2018 | Fri | Mar 2 | Phagwah (Holi) | Public Holiday |
| 2019 | Thu | Mar 21 | Phagwah (Holi) | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Tue | Mar 10 | Phagwah (Holi) | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Sun | Mar 28 | Phagwah (Holi) | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Fri | Mar 18 | Phagwah (Holi) | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Tue | Mar 7 | Phagwah (Holi) | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | Mar 25 | Phagwah (Holi) | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Fri | Mar 14 | Phagwah (Holi) | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Tue | Mar 3 | Phagwah (Holi) | Public Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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