Maha Shivaratri in India
Saturday, March 6, 2027 ยท Asia/Kolkata ยท Optional holiday
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When is Maha Shivaratri in India in 2027?
Maha Shivaratri in India is on Saturday, March 6, 2027 (Asia/Kolkata). As of October 15, 2026, thatโs 142 days ยท about 20 weeks ยท about 5 months. It falls on a Saturday.
Is Maha Shivaratri a public holiday in India?
Maha Shivaratri is an optional holiday in India: it is not a nationwide day off. Several states, including Maharashtra, also list it as a state public holiday.
Days off for Maha Shivaratri 2027 in India
- Saturday, March 6, 2027Optional (restricted) holiday (central government employees)
How India celebrates
Maha Shivaratri is a public holiday in many Indian states and a restricted holiday for central government staff, marked by night-long vigils, fasting and chanting at Shiva temples, with vast gatherings at Varanasi and Ujjain.