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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 not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, February 15, 2026 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in United States.
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 2008–2030.
| 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 | Mon | Feb 16 | 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 | Tue | Feb 25 | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2025 | Wed | Feb 26 | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2026 | Sun | Feb 15 | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2027 | Sat | Mar 6 | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2028 | Wed | Feb 23 | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2029 | Sun | Feb 11 | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday |
| 2030 | Sat | Mar 2 | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu 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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