Public Holiday Nepal

Maha Shivratri 2018

Tuesday 13 February 2018

3173 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Sat, 10 Feb - Tue, 13 Feb 2018 (take Mon off)

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Quick answers

When is Maha Shivratri 2018?
Maha Shivratri 2018 is on Tuesday 13 February 2018 in Nepal.
How many days until Maha Shivratri 2018?
Maha Shivratri 2018 was 3173 days ago.
Is Maha Shivratri a public holiday in Nepal?
Yes. Maha Shivratri is a national public holiday in Nepal.
When is Maha Shivratri 2019?
Maha Shivratri 2019 is on Monday 4 March 2019.
Is the date of Maha Shivratri 2018 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

Maha Shivratri in other years

YearDateDay
201724 FebruaryFridayView
201813 FebruaryTuesdayThis page
20194 MarchMondayView
202021 FebruaryFridayView