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Maha Shivratri is an annual festival honoring Shiva, the Hindu God of destruction. People celebrate by fasting for a whole day and staying awake all night. They also chant hymns and sing devotional songs, called bhajans.
Is Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri a Public Holiday?
Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
The Hindu god Shiva is one of the three main gods in Hindu mythology.
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About Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri
Read more about Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri.Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri Observances
Note: During a gazetted holiday, government offices and most businesses are closed so people have a day off work.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 金曜日 | 2月21日 (金) | Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2021 | 木曜日 | 3月11日 (木) | Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2022 | 火曜日 | 3月1日 (火) | Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2023 | 土曜日 | 2月18日 (土) | Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri | Restricted Holiday |
| 2024 | 金曜日 | 3月8日 (金) | Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri | Restricted Holiday |
| 2025 | 水曜日 | 2月26日 (水) | Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2026 | 日曜日 | 2月15日 (日) | Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2027 | 土曜日 | 3月6日 (土) | Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2028 | 水曜日 | 2月23日 (水) | Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2029 | 日曜日 | 2月11日 (日) | Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2030 | 土曜日 | 3月2日 (土) | Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri | 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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