Hindus worshipping Lord Shiva at temple in Bengaluru.Maha Shivaratri for the year 2020 is celebrated/ observed on Friday, February 21.
An annual Hindu festival, Maha Shivaratri gives reverence to the Lord Shiva god. The festival is also known as 'Great Night of Shiva' or 'Shivaratri’.
Friday, February 21st is day number 52 of the 2020 calendar year with 8 months, 3 days until Maha Shivaratri 2020.
More information on Maha Shivaratri. (Traditions, Customs and History)
| Maha Shivaratri | |
|---|---|
| Name(s): | Maha Shivaratri, The Great night of Shiva |
| Type: | Observance, Hindu |
| When: | Phalguna month in Hindu Calendar or Late Winter (February March time) |
February 2020 Holidays
| Date | Holiday | Details | Days to Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1 - Sat | National Freedom Day 2020 | Observance | 228 |
| Feb 2 - Sun | Groundhog Day 2020 | Observance | 229 |
| Feb 7 - Fri | National Wear Red Day 2020 | Observance | 234 |
| Feb 10 - Mon | Tu B'Shevat 2020 | Jewish | 237 |
| Feb 12 - Wed | Lincoln's Birthday 2020 | Observance | 239 |
| Feb 14 - Fri | Valentine's Day 2020 | Observance | 241 |
| Feb 17 - Mon | Presidents' Day - Washington's Birthday 2020 | Federal Holiday | 244 |
| Feb 21 - Fri | Maha Shivaratri 2020 | Hindu | 248 |
| Feb 25 - Tues | Mardi Gras 2020 | Christian | 252 |
| Feb 26 - Wed | Lent 2020 | Christian | 253 |
| Feb 26 - Wed | Ash Wednesday 2020 | Christian | 253 |