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February 2018 Holidays
List Of Holidays In February 2018
The following table outlines holidays in February 2018:
| Date | Day | Festival |
| 10 February 2018 | Saturday | Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti |
| 13 February 2018 | Tuesday | Maha Shivratri |
| 14 February 2018 | Wednesday | Maha Shivratri |
| 16 February 2018 | Friday | Losar |
| 19 February 2018 | Monday | Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti |
- Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti is celebrated on 10 February 2018. It is a Haryana-specific holiday that celebrates Dayanand Saraswati’s Arya Samaj. The good deeds of Swami Vivekananda will be remembered by the people. The Indian universities exhibit respect for one of the reformers of India. It is declared as a restricted holiday. The primary objective of this festival is permitting more good to mankind.
- Maha Shivratri: Maha Shivratri, a major Hindu festival, is celebrated on 13 and 14 October 2018. It honors God Shiva. Maha Shivaratri means “The Great Night of Shiva”. It is observed by remembering Shiva, fasting, doing yoga, chanting prayers and meditating on virtues and values such as honesty and forgiveness. This is an old Hindu festival whose origin is unknown. The festival is celebrated throughout the country except Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Bihar and Sikkim.
- Losar: Losar is celebrated in Sikkim on 16 February 2018. It is a Sikkim-specific festival. The date on which the festival is celebrated differs from year to year. It relies on tradition and location. It is alternatively called Lhochhar in Nepal.
- Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti: Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti is celebrated on 19 February every year. It is a Maharashtra-specific holiday. In Maharashtra, it is celebrated on a bigger scale. He was the originator of the Maratha country. He was instrumental in combining the Maratha chiefs of Desh, Mayal and Konkan regions.
Bank Holidays In February 2018
The following table outlines bank holidays in February 2018:
| Date | Day | Festival |
| 10/02/2018 | Saturday | Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti |
| 13/02/2018 | Tuesday | Maha Shivaratri |
| 15/02/2018 | Thursday | Lui-Ngai-Ni |
| 16/02/2018 | Friday | Losar |
| 19/02/2018 | Monday | Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti |
| 20/02/2018 | Tuesday | State Day |
During bank holidays in February 2018, all banks will remain closed. Be sure to make a note of these bank holidays.
Destinations To Spend February Holidays 2018
- Agra: Tajmahal is the tourist point in Agra, which is close to the city of Delhi. If you are staying nearby to the city of Delhi, you can plan a trip to Agra. 1-2 days can be spent visiting the entire city of Agra. Other tourist points of the city include grand Agra Fort, the narrow streets of the Kinari Bazaar and the massive Jama Masjid.
- Amritsar: If you are from the state of Punjab, Amritsar is the best tourist destination that is renowned for the fascinating culture of Sikhism. Amritsar has been the spiritual capital of Sikhism.
- Ooty: Ooty is one of the India’s biggest hill stations. It could be crowded during its peak seasons. The destination offers a mix of busy streets of India, expansive gardens, vivid green tea estates and British-era bungalows.
- Jaipur: Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan. It is a royal city. Its streets are a combination of the present and the past.
- Shillong: Shillong, a hill station, is the capital city of Meghalaya. Sweet falls, Elephant falls and the Spread Eagle falls are the major tourist points to visit. The people staying nearby the place can plan a 1-2 day trip.
- Goa: Goa is the most preferred holiday destination in India. It is famous for beaches. If you are staying in the southern part of India, you can visit this destination along with your friends and families.
