Last day of Passover
On the 8th and last day of Passover, Jews in the UK commemorate the Parting of the Red Sea and the Israelites' escape from Egypt.
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?
Even though Holi falls on Saturday, March 22, 2008, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in United Kingdom.
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 2008–2022.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Sat | Mar 22 | Holi | Hindu Holiday |
| 2009 | Wed | Mar 11 | Holi | Hindu Holiday |
| 2010 | Sun | Feb 28 | Holi | Hindu Holiday |
| 2011 | Sun | Mar 20 | Holi | Hindu Holiday |
| 2012 | Thu | Mar 8 | Holi | Hindu Holiday |
| 2013 | Wed | Mar 27 | Holi | Hindu Holiday |
| 2014 | Mon | Mar 17 | Holi | Hindu Holiday |
| 2015 | Fri | Mar 6 | Holi | Hindu Holiday |
| 2016 | Wed | Mar 23 | Holi | Hindu Holiday |
| 2017 | Sun | Mar 12 | Holi | Hindu Holiday |
| 2018 | Fri | Mar 2 | Holi | Hindu Holiday |
| 2019 | Thu | Mar 21 | Holi | Hindu Holiday |
| 2020 | Mon | Mar 9 | Holi | Hindu Holiday |
| 2021 | Mon | Mar 29 | Holi | Hindu Holiday |
| 2022 | Fri | Mar 18 | Holi | Hindu 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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