Followers carrying the palanguins of Lord Krishna and Ghunusa - Holi celebrated in Barpeta. Photo by: Bhrigu kumar bayan
Holi for the year 2013 is celebrated/ observed on sundown of Tuesday, March 26th ending at sundown on Wednesday, March 27th.
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 2013?
Tuesday, March 26th is the 84 day of the 2013 calendar year with -5 years, -6 months, -24 days until the start of the Hindu festival of Holi 2013.
March 2013 Holidays
| Date | Holiday | Details | Days to Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1 | Read Across America Day 2013 | Observance | -2058 |
| Mar 1 | Employee Appreciation Day 2013 | Observance | -2058 |
| Mar 10 | Maha Shivaratri 2013 | Hindu | -2049 |
| Mar 10 | Daylight Saving Time - begins 2013 | Daylight Saving | -2049 |
| Mar 17 | St. Patrick's Day 2013 | Observance | -2042 |
| Mar 20 | Spring/Fall - March equinox 2013 | Season | -2039 |
| Mar 24 | Palm Sunday 2013 | Christian | -2035 |
| Mar 27 | Holi 2013 | Hindu | -2032 |
| Mar 30 | Holy Saturday 2013 | Christian | -2029 |
| Mar 31 | Easter 2013 | Christian | -2028 |