Holi in India

When Is Holi 2019?

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Quick Facts

This year:	Thu, Mar 21, 2019
Next year:	Tue, Mar 10, 2020
Last year:	Fri, Mar 2, 2018
Type:	Restricted Holiday

List of dates for other years

Holidays 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

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