Public holiday on 26 February, schools, banks and offices will remain closed

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On February 26, there will be a public holiday in many states of India on the occasion of the holy festival of Mahashivratri. This day is specially celebrated for the worship and fasting of Lord Shiva, and it is celebrated with great pomp with religious faith across the country.

Government offices, schools, colleges and banks will remain closed on this day, giving people a day’s relief. Also, on the religious occasion, people will also visit Shiva temples to seek blessings of Lord Shiva. Let us know the complete information about the holiday on this day.

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Public holiday on the occasion of Maha Shivratri

Public holiday has been declared in many states on account of Mahashivratri on 26 February. Government offices, banks and educational institutions will remain closed in states including Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana and Karnataka. This day’s holiday is giving employees and students a day’s relief, which they can use to spend time with family or in religious rituals.

Where will the holidays be?

On the occasion of Mahashivratri, there will be a public holiday in states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana and Karnataka. Government offices, banks, schools and colleges will remain closed in these states. Apart from this, many private companies can also announce a holiday on this day, however, it will depend on each company.

Where will the banks remain closed?

According to the list of holidays released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks will remain closed in many cities including Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Belapur, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kochi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Raipur, Ranchi, Shimla, Srinagar and Thiruvananthapuram on February 26. However, internet banking and ATM services will remain operational during this time, so customers will not face any problem in withdrawing money or other banking services.

Emergency services will remain operational in hospitals

According to health department officials, most health department offices will remain closed on February 26, but emergency services will continue to be available to serve the public. Emergency services at district hospitals, community health centers and primary health centers will continue to function as before.

Important information for travelers

Passengers traveling on 26 February should also anticipate their travel route and time, as stations, airports and bus stands may be crowded due to the holiday. It would be better if you get all the necessary information before your journey, so that there is no inconvenience in the journey.

What will happen in the private sector?

While government offices and schools will be closed, many private institutions also give a holiday on this day. However, if a private company does not give a holiday, there may be a provision to give extra salary or special allowance to the employees. Some companies may also give their employees additional benefits in lieu of leave on this day.

Religious significance of Mahashivratri

Mahashivratri is an important festival of Hinduism, which is considered a symbol of the marriage of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. On this day, devotees observe fast and pray for the fulfillment of their wishes by offering water to Lord Shiva. Special prayers are offered in Shiva temples and people perform Jagran on this day and sing bhajans and kirtans of Lord Shiva.

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