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Mahasivarathri Day 2025 in Sri Lanka

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 Mahasivarathri Day a Public Holiday?

Mahasivarathri Day 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 Mahasivarathri Day

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Mahasivarathri Day Observances

Holiday currently only shown for years 2014–2025.

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2014木曜日2月27日 (木)Mahasivarathri DayPublic Holiday
2015火曜日2月17日 (火)Mahasivarathri DayPublic Holiday
2016月曜日3月7日 (月)Mahasivarathri DayPublic Holiday
2017金曜日2月24日 (金)Mahasivarathri DayPublic Holiday
2018火曜日2月13日 (火)Mahasivarathri DayPublic Holiday
2019月曜日3月4日 (月)Mahasivarathri DayPublic Holiday
2020金曜日2月21日 (金)Mahasivarathri DayPublic Holiday
2021木曜日3月11日 (木)Mahasivarathri DayPublic Holiday
2022火曜日3月1日 (火)Mahasivarathri DayPublic Holiday
2023土曜日2月18日 (土)Mahasivarathri DayPublic Holiday
2024金曜日3月8日 (金)Mahasivarathri DayPublic Holiday
2025水曜日2月26日 (水)Mahasivarathri DayPublic Holiday

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