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Holi in India
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. o of the land.
Is Holi a Public Holiday?
Holi is an optional holiday. Employment and holiday laws in India allow employees to choose a limited number of holidays from a list of optional holidays. Some employees may choose to take the day off on this day, however, most offices and businesses remain open.
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
Holiday currently only shown for years 2015–2020.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Fri | Mar 6 | Holi | Restricted Holiday |
| 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 | Restricted Holiday |
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