Public Holiday Nepal Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi

Holi 2020

Tuesday 10 March 2020

2417 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Sat, 7 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar 2020 (take Mon off)

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Quick answers

When is Holi 2020?
Holi 2020 is on Tuesday 10 March 2020 in Nepal.
How many days until Holi 2020?
Holi 2020 was 2417 days ago.
Is Holi a public holiday in Nepal?
Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in Nepal.
When is Holi 2021?
Holi 2021 is on Monday 29 March 2021.
Is the date of Holi 2020 confirmed?
Not yet. The date is calculated and will be confirmed by the official holiday list or moon sighting.

About

Held on Phalguna Purnima, with Holika Dahan the night before.

Significance

Marks the arrival of spring and the triumph of devotion, through the story of Prahlad and Holika, and celebrates the love of Radha and Krishna.

How it is celebrated

  • Holika Dahan bonfire on the eve
  • Playing with colours and water
  • Gujiya, thandai and festive meals
  • Lathmar Holi in Barsana and Nandgaon

Holi in other years

YearDateDay
201921 MarchThursdayView
202010 MarchTuesdayThis page
202129 MarchMondayView
202219 MarchSaturdayView