Public Holiday India

Maha Shivratri 2579

Thursday 25 February 2579

201722 days to go | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 25 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb 2579 (take Fri off)

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Quick answers

When is Maha Shivratri 2579?
Maha Shivratri 2579 is on Thursday 25 February 2579 in India.
How many days until Maha Shivratri 2579?
201722 days from today (Monday 9 November 2026).
Is Maha Shivratri a public holiday in India?
Yes. Maha Shivratri is a national public holiday in India.
When is Maha Shivratri 2580?
Maha Shivratri 2580 is on Wednesday 15 March 2580.
Is the date of Maha Shivratri 2579 confirmed?
Not yet. The date is calculated and will be confirmed by the official holiday list or moon sighting.

About

Held on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha in Phalguna (Purnimanta), which is Magha in the Amanta calendar.

Significance

The great night of Lord Shiva.

How it is celebrated

  • Fasting
  • Night-long vigil and chanting
  • Abhishek of the Shivling with milk, water and bel leaves

Panchang on this day (New Delhi)

TithiKrishna Chaturdashi
NakshatraShravana
YogaVyatipata
KaranaVishti
Sunrise6:59 AM
Sunset6:11 PM
Rahu Kaal1:59 PM - 3:23 PM
Abhijit12:13 PM - 12:57 PM
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Maha Shivratri in other years

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25815 MarchMondayView