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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 Holi a Public Holiday?
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 Holi
Read more about Holi.Holi Observances
Note: Individuals can take a limited number of restricted holidays but government offices and most businesses remain open. This system gives individuals the flexibility to take time off to celebrate a holiday within India's vast religious and cultural society.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Thu | Mar 24 | Holi | Restricted Holiday |
| 2017 | Mon | Mar 13 | Holi | Restricted Holiday |
| 2018 | Fri | Mar 2 | Holi | Restricted Holiday |
| 2019 | Thu | Mar 21 | Holi | Restricted Holiday |
| 2020 | Tue | Mar 10 | Holi | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2021 | Mon | Mar 29 | Holi | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2022 | Fri | Mar 18 | Holi | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Mar 8 | Holi | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | Mar 25 | Holi | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2025 | Fri | Mar 14 | Holi | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2026 | Wed | Mar 4 | Holi | Gazetted 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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