Thanksgiving Around the World
How do other countries celebrate Thanksgiving? We give you four thankful festivals from Europe, Asia, and Africa.
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.
