Mahashivratri 2025: Key Observances, Fasting Rules, and Holiday Details

The Hindu festival of Mahashivratri will be celebrated on February 26, with significant rituals, fasting guidelines, and closures for schools and banks in multiple states.

Mahashivratri 2025 will be observed on February 26, with midnight worship scheduled from 12:09 AM to 12:59 AM on February 27.
The festival honors Lord Shiva, symbolizing the cycles of creation, preservation, and destruction, and is celebrated with devotion across India.
Devotees observe a rigorous fast, avoiding grains and legumes, and offer prayers to Lord Shiva with items like milk, honey, and bel leaves.
Schools and banks will remain closed on February 26 in several states, though online banking and ATM services will be operational.
The festival's spiritual significance includes staying awake all night to benefit from the unique energy associated with this time.