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Maha Shivaratree 2025 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.

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 2010–2025.

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2010FriFeb 12Maha ShivaratreePublic Holiday
2011WedMar 2Maha ShivaratreePublic Holiday
2012MonFeb 20Maha ShivaratreePublic Holiday
2013SunMar 10Maha ShivaratreePublic Holiday
2014ThuFeb 27Maha ShivaratreePublic Holiday
2015TueFeb 17Maha ShivaratreePublic Holiday
2016MonMar 7Maha ShivaratreePublic Holiday
2017FriFeb 24Maha ShivaratreePublic Holiday
2018TueFeb 13Maha ShivaratreePublic Holiday
2019MonMar 4Maha ShivaratreePublic Holiday
2020FriFeb 21Maha ShivaratreePublic Holiday
2021ThuMar 11Maha ShivaratreePublic Holiday
2022TueMar 1Maha ShivaratreePublic Holiday
2023SatFeb 18Maha ShivaratreePublic Holiday
2024FriMar 8Maha ShivaratreePublic Holiday
2025WedFeb 26Maha ShivaratreePublic Holiday

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