Followers carrying the palanguins of Lord Krishna and Ghunusa - Holi celebrated in Barpeta. Photo by: Bhrigu kumar bayan
Holi for the year 2005 is celebrated/ observed on sundown of Friday, March 25th ending at sundown on Saturday, March 26th.
Holi falls in the months of February and March each year. It is a two day Spring festival with the first day called Chhoti or Holika Dahan and the second day called Dhuleti or Rangwali Holi. The festival celebrates sharing and love as well as colors.
More information on Holi. (Dates, Customs and History for Holi)
| Holi | |
|---|---|
| Name(s): | Holi, Rangwali Holi, Dhuleti, Dhulandi, Phagwah |
| Type: | Observance, Hindu |
| When: | Falls in months of February and March annually |
How many days to Holi 2005?
Friday, March 25th is the 83 day of the 2005 calendar year with -13 years, -6 months, -29 days until the start of the Hindu festival of Holi 2005.
March 2005 Holidays
| Date | Holiday | Details | Days to Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2 | Read Across America Day 2005 | Observance | -4983 |
| Mar 4 | Employee Appreciation Day 2005 | Observance | -4981 |
| Mar 8 | Maha Shivaratri 2005 | Hindu | -4977 |
| Mar 17 | St. Patrick's Day 2005 | Observance | -4968 |
| Mar 20 | Palm Sunday 2005 | Christian | -4965 |
| Mar 20 | Spring/Fall - March equinox 2005 | Season | -4965 |
| Mar 24 | Purim 2005 | Jewish | -4961 |
| Mar 24 | Maundy Thursday 2005 | Christian | -4961 |
| Mar 25 | Good Friday 2005 | Christian | -4960 |
| Mar 25 | Holi 2005 | Hindu | -4960 |
| Mar 26 | Holy Saturday 2005 | Christian | -4959 |
| Mar 27 | Easter 2005 | Christian | -4958 |
| Mar 28 | Easter Monday 2005 | Christian | -4957 |