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Maha Shivaratree 2026 in Mauritius

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 Shivaratree a Public Holiday?

Maha Shivaratree is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

In 2026, it falls on a Sunday, and some businesses may choose to follow Sunday opening hours.

The Hindu god Shiva is one of the three main gods in Hindu mythology.

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About Maha Shivaratree

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Maha Shivaratree Observances

Holiday currently only shown for years 2010–2026.

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2010 Fri Feb 12 Maha Shivaratree Public Holiday
2011 Wed Mar 2 Maha Shivaratree Public Holiday
2012 Mon Feb 20 Maha Shivaratree Public Holiday
2013 Sun Mar 10 Maha Shivaratree Public Holiday
2014 Thu Feb 27 Maha Shivaratree Public Holiday
2015 Tue Feb 17 Maha Shivaratree Public Holiday
2016 Mon Mar 7 Maha Shivaratree Public Holiday
2017 Fri Feb 24 Maha Shivaratree Public Holiday
2018 Tue Feb 13 Maha Shivaratree Public Holiday
2019 Mon Mar 4 Maha Shivaratree Public Holiday
2020 Fri Feb 21 Maha Shivaratree Public Holiday
2021 Thu Mar 11 Maha Shivaratree Public Holiday
2022 Tue Mar 1 Maha Shivaratree Public Holiday
2023 Sat Feb 18 Maha Shivaratree Public Holiday
2024 Fri Mar 8 Maha Shivaratree Public Holiday
2025 Wed Feb 26 Maha Shivaratree Public Holiday
2026 Sun Feb 15 Maha Shivaratree Public 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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