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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 a Public Holiday?
Maha Shivaratri is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
The Hindu god Shiva is one of the three main gods in Hindu mythology.
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About Maha Shivaratri
Read more about Maha Shivaratri.Maha Shivaratri Observances
Holiday currently only shown for years 2016–2025.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 月曜日 | 3月7日 (月) | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2017 | 金曜日 | 2月24日 (金) | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2018 | 水曜日 | 2月14日 (水) | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2019 | 月曜日 | 3月4日 (月) | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2020 | 金曜日 | 2月21日 (金) | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2021 | 木曜日 | 3月11日 (木) | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2022 | 火曜日 | 3月1日 (火) | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2023 | 土曜日 | 2月18日 (土) | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2024 | 金曜日 | 3月8日 (金) | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2025 | 水曜日 | 2月26日 (水) | Maha Shivaratri | 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.
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