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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 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
Read more about Mahasivarathri Day.Mahasivarathri Day Observances
Holiday currently only shown for years 2014–2024.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Thu | Feb 27 | Mahasivarathri Day | Public Holiday |
| 2015 | Tue | Feb 17 | Mahasivarathri Day | Public Holiday |
| 2016 | Mon | Mar 7 | Mahasivarathri Day | Public Holiday |
| 2017 | Fri | Feb 24 | Mahasivarathri Day | Public Holiday |
| 2018 | Tue | Feb 13 | Mahasivarathri Day | Public Holiday |
| 2019 | Mon | Mar 4 | Mahasivarathri Day | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Fri | Feb 21 | Mahasivarathri Day | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Thu | Mar 11 | Mahasivarathri Day | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Tue | Mar 1 | Mahasivarathri Day | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Sat | Feb 18 | Mahasivarathri Day | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Fri | Mar 8 | Mahasivarathri Day | Public Holiday |
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