Punjab Govt Holidays in February 2025 and Bank holidays in feb 2025

Punjab Govt Holidays in February 2025

Punjab, located in northwest India, is renowned for its vibrant culture, deep-rooted history, and delectable cuisine. The state is a hub of celebrations, with numerous festivals and events taking place throughout the year. Some of these joyous occasions are even recognized as public holidays by the Punjab government.

For February 2025, the official public holidays declared by the Punjab government are as follows:

Sr. No.	Name of the Holiday(s)	Date	Day
1.	Birthday of Sri Guru Ravi das ji	12th February, 2025	Wednesday
2.	Maha Shivaratri	26th February, 2025	Wednesday

Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2025: Honoring a Beacon of Social Justice and Equality

Guru Ravidas Jayanti commemorates the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas, a revered 15th-century saint and poet who played a pivotal role in the Bhakti movement in India. He is venerated by Sikhs, Dalits, and various other communities for his unwavering stand for social justice and equality.

On this auspicious day, devotees pay homage to Guru Ravidas at his birthplace in Varanasi, as well as at temples and gurudwaras throughout Punjab. The celebration is marked by devotional songs, colorful processions, and langars (community meals), which embody the spirit of unity and selfless service.

Maha Shivratri 2025 : Celebrating the Auspicious Night of Lord Shiva

Maha Shivratri, or “The Great Night of Shiva,” is one of the most revered and significant festivals in Hinduism, dedicated to Lord Shiva, the deity known as the destroyer and transformer within the holy trinity of Hindu gods. In 2025, Maha Shivratri will be celebrated with immense devotion and fervor on February 26th, drawing millions of devotees from across the world to honor and worship Lord Shiva.

The festival’s name itself signifies its profound importance. “Maha” means great, and “Ratri” means night, together indicating the great night of spiritual significance. It is believed that on this night, Lord Shiva performed the Tandava, a celestial dance symbolizing the cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction. Moreover, Maha Shivratri is also considered the night when Shiva and Parvati, his divine consort, were married, further adding to its significance.

Devotees observe Maha Shivratri through various rituals and practices, aiming to seek Lord Shiva’s blessings and spiritual growth. The day begins with a ritual bath, usually in holy rivers or water bodies, followed by visiting temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees offer bilva leaves, fruits, milk, honey, and other sacred items to the Shiva Linga, an iconic representation of the deity. Chanting mantras like “Om Namah Shivaya,” singing bhajans, and reciting stories of Lord Shiva are integral aspects of the celebration.

One of the most distinctive features of Maha Shivratri is the night-long vigil and fasting. Devotees stay awake all night, engaged in prayers and meditation, as it is believed that such devotion leads to the purification of the soul and liberation from the cycle of birth and death. Fasting on this day is also considered highly auspicious and is believed to grant divine blessings and fulfillment of wishes.

The fervent celebrations of Maha Shivratri reflect the deep-rooted faith and reverence that devotees hold for Lord Shiva. It is a night of spiritual awakening, divine connection, and the celebration of eternal love and devotion.

Bank Holidays in February 2025

February 2025 is packed with bank holidays across India, with a mix of national and regional observances. Here’s a comprehensive list of the bank holidays for February 2025:

Date	Occasion	States Closed
February 3	Saraswati Puja	Tripura, Haryana, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal
February 8	Second Saturday	All states
February 9	Sunday	All states
February 11	Thai Poosam	Tamil Nadu
February 12	Guru Ravi Das Jayanti	Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Punjab
February 15	Lui Ngai Ni	Manipur
February 16	Sunday	All states
February 19	Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti	Maharashtra
February 20	Statehood Day	Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh
February 22	Fourth Saturday	All states
February 23	Sunday	All states
February 26	Mahashivratri	Most states except Tripura, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Assam, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Bengal, New Delhi, Goa, Bihar, Meghalaya
February 28	Losar	Sikkim

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