Maharashtra
Public Holidays List 2026
Public Holidays List 2026
Is today a Holiday in Maharashtra?
Today
(9 January 2026)
in Maharashtra
NO HOLIDAY
As of today, the Maharashtra Government has not announced any new public or government holiday. Updates about sudden closures, festival holidays, or bank holiday notifications will be added once an official announcement is made.
Is tomorrow a Holiday in Maharashtra?
Tomorrow
(10 January 2026)
in Maharashtra
NO HOLIDAY
Searches for “tomorrow holiday in Maharashtra” or “Maharashtra government declared holiday tomorrow” usually relate to sudden festival announcements, local events, bandhs, or government notifications. We update this section whenever the Maharashtra Government declares a holiday tomorrow, so bookmark this page and check the calendar for the Maharashtra holiday date you are looking for!
The Maharashtra Holiday List 2026 brings together all public, government and bank holidays released for the state. It helps individuals plan ahead and enables HR, payroll and operations teams to manage leave calendars, shift rosters, compliance and payroll timelines efficiently.
Since people often look up details such as the Maharashtra holiday list 2026, Maharashtra government holidays, bank holidays in Maharashtra, or even quick checks like whether there’s a bank holiday in Maharashtra today or tomorrow, this page consolidates all that information in one reliable place.
Since people often look up details such as the Maharashtra holiday list 2026, Maharashtra government holidays, bank holidays in Maharashtra, or even quick checks like whether there’s a bank holiday in Maharashtra today or tomorrow, this page consolidates all that information in one reliable place.
List of Government, Public & Bank Holidays in Maharashtra 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
| Jan 26 | Monday | Republic Day | National |
| Feb 15 | Sunday | Mahashivratri | Regional |
| Feb 19 | Thursday | Chhatrapati Shivaju Maharaj Jayanti | Regional |
| Mar 3 | Tuesday | Holi (Second Day) | Regional |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Gudhi Padwa | Regional |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Ramzan-Id | Regional |
| Mar 26 | Thursday | Ram Navami | Regional |
| Mar 31 | Tuesday | Mahavir Janmakalyanak | Regional |
| Apr 1 | Wednesday | Bank Account Closure Day | Regional |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Regional |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti | Regional |
| May 1 | Friday | Maharashtra Din / Buddha Purnima | Regional |
| May 28 | Thursday | Bakri Id | Regional |
| Jun 26 | Friday | Moharum | Regional |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Independence Day / Parsi new Year | National |
| Aug 26 | Wednesday | Id-e-Milad | Regional |
| Sep 14 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Regional |
| Oct 2 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | National |
| Oct 20 | Tuesday | Dasara | Regional |
| Nov 8 | Sunday | Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Puja) | Regional |
| Nov 10 | Tuesday | Diwali (Bali Pratipada) | Regional |
| Nov 11 | Wednesday | Bhaubeej | Regional |
| Nov 24 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Regional |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas | Regional |
Download: Maharashtra Government Notification
This holiday list is applicable for the following cities:
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Thane
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Pooja Holidays 2026 in Maharashtra
In Maharashtra, "Ganesh Chaturthi" (Ganeshotsav) is the most significant public festival. While the celebrations last for 10-11 days, government offices and banks observe an official General Holiday on the main installation day (Chaturthi). In 2026, the date is:
| Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Gudhi Padwa | Regional |
| Sep 14 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Regional |
| Nov 10 | Tuesday | Diwali (Bali Pratipada) | Regional |
Bank Holidays in Maharastra in 2026
Bank holidays in Maharashtra are declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act and apply to all scheduled banks. These include national holidays, major festivals, state-specific observances (like Maharashtra Day) and second/fourth Saturdays.
Some of the major bank holidays expected in Maharashtra in 2026 include:
| Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
| Jan 26 | Monday | Republic Day | National |
| Feb 19 | Thursday | Chhatrapati Shivaju Maharaj Jayanti | Regional |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Gudhi Padwa | Regional |
| Apr 1 | Wednesday | Bank Account Closure Day | Regional |
| May 1 | Friday | Maharashtra Din / Buddha Purnima | Regional |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Independence Day / Parsi new Year | National |
| Oct 2 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | National |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas | Regional |
Government/Public Holidays in Maharastra in 2026
Maharashtra Government Holidays 2026 cover all official public holidays announced by the state government (GAD). These include national days, state-specific festivals, cultural occasions and important regional events.
Some of the key Maharashtra government/public holidays expected in 2026 include:
| Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
| Jan 26 | Monday | Republic Day | National |
| Feb 19 | Thursday | Chhatrapati Shivaju Maharaj Jayanti | Regional |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Gudhi Padwa | Regional |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti | Regional |
| May 1 | Friday | Maharashtra Din / Buddha Purnima | Regional |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Independence Day / Parsi new Year | National |
| Oct 20 | Tuesday | Dasara | Regional |
| Nov 10 | Tuesday | Diwali (Bali Pratipada) | Regional |
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Month-wise Maharashtra Holidays 2026
The following schedule outlines the official General Holidays and key Restricted Holidays (RH) for Maharashtra in 2026. This month-wise breakdown is essential for HR professionals to manage leave policies, payroll processing, and regulatory compliance throughout the year.
Here are Maharashtra Holidays for all 12 months of 2026:
Maharashtra Holidays January 2026:
- Republic Day (Jan 26)
Maharashtra Holidays February 2026:
- Mahashivratri (Feb 15)
- Chhatrapati Shivaju Maharaj Jayanti (Feb 19)
Maharashtra Holidays March 2026:
- Holi (Second Day) (Mar 3)
- Gudhi Padwa (Mar 19)
- Ramzan-Id (Mar 21)
- Ram Navami (Mar 26)
- Mahavir Janmakalyanak (Mar 31)
Maharashtra Holidays April 2026:
- Bank Account Closure Day (Apr 1)
- Good Friday (Apr 3)
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti (Apr 14)
Maharashtra Holidays May 2026:
- Maharashtra Din / Buddha Purnima (May 1)
- Bakri Id (May 28)
Maharashtra Holidays June 2026:
- Moharum (Jun 26)
Maharashtra Holidays July 2026:
There are no holidays in Maharashtra in the month of July in 2026
Maharashtra Holidays August 2026:
- Independence Day / Parsi new Year (Aug 15)
- Id-e-Milad (Aug 26)
Maharashtra Holidays September 2026:
- Ganesh Chaturthi (Sep 14)
Maharashtra Holidays October 2026:
- Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2)
- Dasara (Oct 20)
Maharashtra Holidays November 2026:
- Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Puja) (Nov 8)
- Diwali (Bali Pratipada) (Nov 10)
- Bhaubeej (Nov 11)
- Guru Nanak Jayanti (Nov 24)
Maharashtra Holidays December 2026:
- Christmas (Dec 25)
How HR teams use this Maharashtra holiday list?
HR, payroll and operations teams rely heavily on this Maharashtra Government Holiday List 2026 to:
Disclaimer
The holiday dates provided in this list are tentative and based on the 2026 calendar. The official schedule for General and Restricted Holidays is declared by the Government of Maharashtra and notified under the Negotiable Instruments Act. Please note that dates for religious festivals are subject to change based on moon sightings and official government announcements. We recommend verifying these dates with the latest State Gazette notification or your organization's HR policies before planning leaves or financial transactions.
Holiday Lists For
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Andhra Pradesh
- Assam
- Bihar
- Chandigarh
- Chhattisgarh
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli
- Delhi
- Goa
- Gujarat
- Haryana
- Himachal Pradesh
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Ladakh
- Lakshadweep
- Madhya Pradesh
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
- Mizoram
- Odisha
- Puducherry
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Sikkim
- Tamil Nadu
- Telangana
- Tripura
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- West Bengal