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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?
Holi is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 火曜日 | 3月10日 (火) | Holi | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2021 | 月曜日 | 3月29日 (月) | Holi | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2022 | 金曜日 | 3月18日 (金) | Holi | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2023 | 水曜日 | 3月8日 (水) | Holi | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2024 | 月曜日 | 3月25日 (月) | Holi | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2025 | 金曜日 | 3月14日 (金) | Holi | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2026 | 水曜日 | 3月4日 (水) | Holi | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2027 | 月曜日 | 3月22日 (月) | Holi | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2028 | 土曜日 | 3月11日 (土) | Holi | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2029 | 木曜日 | 3月1日 (木) | Holi | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2030 | 水曜日 | 3月20日 (水) | Holi | Gazetted 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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