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Shivaji Jayanti
Next observed on Friday, 19 February 2027.
When is Shivaji Jayanti in 2027?
Friday, 19 February 2027
Counting down to Shivaji Jayanti
What Shivaji Jayanti marks
Shiv Jayanti, also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, is a festival and public holiday of the Indian state of Maharashtra. This festival is celebrated on February 19, celebrating the birth anniversary of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the first Chhatrapati of the Marathas. He established Hindavi Swarajya. People celebrate this day by huge gatherings and processions for celebrating the birth of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Festival and holiday in Maharashtra, India, available under CC BY-SA.
When is Shivaji Jayanti each year?
Shivaji Jayanti falls on 19 February every year, so the date never moves — only the weekday does. In 2027 it falls on a Friday; in 2028, a Saturday.
Frequently asked
When is Shivaji Jayanti in 2027?
Shivaji Jayanti falls on Friday, 19 February 2027 in India.
What day of the week is Shivaji Jayanti 2027?
Shivaji Jayanti 2027 falls on a Friday, 19 February 2027.
When is Shivaji Jayanti in 2028?
Shivaji Jayanti falls on Saturday, 19 February 2028.
Where is Shivaji Jayanti observed?
Observed particularly in West & Deccan.
What does Shivaji Jayanti celebrate?
Festival and holiday in Maharashtra, India. Shiv Jayanti, also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, is a festival and public holiday of the Indian state of Maharashtra. This festival is celebrated on February 19, celebrating the birth anniversary of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the first Chhatrapati of the Marathas. He established Hindavi Swarajya. People celebrate this day by huge gatherings and processions for celebrating the birth of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Where it is observed
Shivaji Jayanti is associated primarily with West & Deccan. Regional scope is editorial rather than official — the underlying calendar feed carries no regional data, so treat it as a guide, not a legal definition of where it is a day off.