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Maha Shivaratri 2024 in Nepal

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 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

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Maha Shivaratri Observances

Holiday currently only shown for years 2016–2024.

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2016月曜日3月7日 (月)Maha ShivaratriPublic Holiday
2017金曜日2月24日 (金)Maha ShivaratriPublic Holiday
2018水曜日3月14日 (水)Maha ShivaratriPublic Holiday
2019月曜日3月4日 (月)Maha ShivaratriPublic Holiday
2020金曜日2月21日 (金)Maha ShivaratriPublic Holiday
2021木曜日3月11日 (木)Maha ShivaratriPublic Holiday
2022火曜日3月1日 (火)Maha ShivaratriPublic Holiday
2023土曜日2月18日 (土)Maha ShivaratriPublic Holiday
2024金曜日3月8日 (金)Maha ShivaratriPublic Holiday

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