Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)
Milad un Nabi, also called Mawlid, marks the birthday of prophet Muhammad.
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 2008–2025.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Wed | Mar 5 | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2009 | Sun | Feb 22 | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2010 | Thu | Feb 11 | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2011 | Wed | Mar 2 | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2012 | Sun | Feb 19 | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2013 | Sat | Mar 9 | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2014 | Thu | Feb 27 | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2015 | Tue | Feb 17 | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2016 | Mon | Mar 7 | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2017 | Fri | Feb 24 | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2018 | Tue | Feb 13 | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2019 | Mon | Mar 4 | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2020 | Fri | Feb 21 | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2021 | Thu | Mar 11 | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2022 | Mon | Feb 28 | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2023 | Sat | Feb 18 | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2024 | Fri | Mar 8 | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2025 | Wed | Feb 26 | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
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