Maharashtra Govt Announces 24 Public Holidays For 2026
Maharashtra Govt Announces 24 Public Holidays For 2026
Mumbai, December 10, 2025: The Maharashtra government has officially released the list of public holidays for the year 2026, announcing a total of 24 public holidays applicable across all state government offices. In addition, the government has declared a special extra public holiday on Bhaubeej, which falls on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The General Administration Department has issued a formal notification regarding the holiday schedule.
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The list of holidays includes major festivals, cultural celebrations, and nationally important days, ensuring that employees across government departments receive uniform holidays throughout the year. These holidays will apply to all government offices in Maharashtra, including state government undertakings, municipal corporations, municipal councils, nagar panchayats, district councils (zilla parishads), panchayat samitis, and gram panchayats.
Bhaubeej, a significant festival celebrated as part of the Diwali festivities and symbolising the bond between brothers and sisters, has been granted an additional holiday considering its cultural importance and widespread observance across the state. This move is expected to be welcomed by state employees and citizens who traditionally partake in Bhaubeej rituals and family gatherings.
Apart from the public holidays, the government has also announced April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) as a holiday exclusively for banks, reserved for the annual financial closing and audit activities. This bank-specific holiday ensures smooth completion of year-end accounting procedures without customer-facing interruptions.
List Of Maharashtra Public Holidays 2026
- Republic Day – January 26, 2026 – Monday
- Mahashivratri – February 15, 2026 – Sunday
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti – February 19, 2026 – Thursday
- Holi (Second Day) – March 3, 2026 – Tuesday
- Gudi Padwa – March 19, 2026 – Thursday
- Ramzan Eid (Eid-ul-Fitr) – March 21, 2026 – Saturday
- Ram Navami – March 26, 2026 – Thursday
- Mahavir Jayanti – March 31, 2026 – Tuesday
- Good Friday – April 3, 2026 – Friday
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti – April 14, 2026 – Tuesday
- Maharashtra Day – May 1, 2026 – Friday
- Buddha Purnima – May 1, 2026 – Friday
- Bakri Eid (Eid-ul-Zuha) – May 28, 2026 – Thursday
- Muharram – June 26, 2026 – Friday
- Independence Day – August 15, 2026 – Saturday
- Parsi New Year (Shahenshahi) – August 15, 2026 – Saturday
- Eid-e-Milad – August 26, 2026 – Wednesday
- Ganesh Chaturthi – September 14, 2026 – Monday
- Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti – October 2, 2026 – Friday
- Dussehra – October 20, 2026 – Tuesday
- Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan) – November 8, 2026 – Sunday
- Diwali (Balipratipada) – November 10, 2026 – Tuesday
- Guru Nanak Jayanti – November 24, 2026 – Tuesday
- Christmas – December 25, 2026 – Friday
Bank Holiday (Only for Banks)
Annual Bank Closing Day – April 1, 2026 – Wednesday
The 2026 holiday calendar helps government departments plan their operations efficiently while giving citizens clarity for travel, festivals, and personal schedules. The early announcement further enables offices and institutions to align their yearly timetables with the official state holiday list.
With the inclusion of traditional festivals, national observances, and administrative holidays, Maharashtra’s 2026 holiday schedule reflects a balanced approach catering to cultural significance, public convenience, and institutional requirements.
