Public HolidayHigh Significance
Maha Shivaratri
महा शिवरात्रि
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Details
- Country
- 🇮🇳 India
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Medium Impact
- Impact Description
- Government offices closed; major pilgrimages to Varanasi, Haridwar, and Somnath; temple towns see massive crowds
- Planning Lead Time
- Start 1 month before
Notes
Night festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. All-night vigils at Shiva temples nationwide.