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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 a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In 2024, it falls on a Friday, and some businesses may choose to follow Friday 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 2005–2025.
Note: This day is an optional public holiday for the religious communities in Bangladesh.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Tue | Mar 8 | Maha Shivaratri | Optional Holiday |
| 2006 | Sun | Feb 26 | Maha Shivaratri | Optional Holiday |
| 2007 | Fri | Feb 16 | Maha Shivaratri | Optional Holiday |
| 2008 | Wed | Mar 5 | Maha Shivaratri | Optional Holiday |
| 2009 | Mon | Feb 23 | Maha Shivaratri | Optional Holiday |
| 2010 | Fri | Feb 12 | Maha Shivaratri | Optional Holiday |
| 2011 | Wed | Mar 2 | Maha Shivaratri | Optional Holiday |
| 2012 | Mon | Feb 20 | Maha Shivaratri | Optional Holiday |
| 2013 | Sun | Mar 10 | Maha Shivaratri | Optional Holiday |
| 2014 | Thu | Feb 27 | Maha Shivaratri | Optional Holiday |
| 2015 | Tue | Feb 17 | Maha Shivaratri | Optional Holiday |
| 2016 | Mon | Mar 7 | Maha Shivaratri | Optional Holiday |
| 2017 | Fri | Feb 24 | Maha Shivaratri | Optional Holiday |
| 2018 | Wed | Feb 14 | Maha Shivaratri | Optional Holiday |
| 2019 | Mon | Mar 4 | Maha Shivaratri | Optional Holiday |
| 2020 | Fri | Feb 21 | Maha Shivaratri | Optional Holiday |
| 2021 | Thu | Mar 11 | Maha Shivaratri | Optional Holiday |
| 2022 | Tue | Mar 1 | Maha Shivaratri | Optional Holiday |
| 2023 | Sat | Feb 18 | Maha Shivaratri | Optional Holiday |
| 2024 | Fri | Mar 8 | Maha Shivaratri | Optional Holiday |
| 2025 | Wed | Feb 26 | Maha Shivaratri | Optional 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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