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Maharashtra Holidays 2026 List Verified

Maharashtra Public, Government and Bank Holidays 2026

Check if today or tomorrow is a holiday in Maharashtra, plus the full 2026 list of government, public, restricted, bank, and school holidays for Mumbai and the whole state. 23 public holidays and 2 restricted holidays, updated for HR and payroll teams.

Source: Maharashtra General Administration Department (GAD). Live status updates daily. Last reviewed September 2026. Verify against the official gazette before payroll lock.

2026 At a Glance

23

Public

General

2

Restricted

Optional

3

National

All-India

24+

Bank

Key dates

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Is today a holiday in Maharashtra?

Tuesday, 08 September 2026

No, it is a working day

Today is a regular working day across Maharashtra. The state government has not declared a public holiday on this date. Offices, banks, and schools follow normal hours.

Is tomorrow a holiday in Maharashtra?

Wednesday, 09 September 2026

No, it is a working day

Tomorrow is a regular working day across Maharashtra. The state government has not declared a public holiday on this date. Offices, banks, and schools follow normal hours.

This status checks the current date in India against the official Maharashtra 2026 calendar and refreshes daily. Weekly offs (Sundays, and second and fourth Saturdays) are not listed as public holidays.

Quick Read

Maharashtra notifies 23 general public holidays for 2026 through the GAD, including the 3 national days and state festivals such as Gudi Padwa, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Diwali. It also lists 2 restricted holidays tied to lunar calendars, and banks observe their own holiday set. Apply these by employee work location and your Shops and Establishments policy across Mumbai and the state.

Government & Public Holidays

List of Maharashtra Government Holidays 2026

23 general public and government holidays, grouped by month. National gazetted days are tagged. Source: Maharashtra GAD 2026 calendar.

Jan

January 2026

2 holidays
01 Jan New Year's Day Thursday Regional
26 Jan Republic Day Monday National
Feb

February 2026

2 holidays
15 Feb Maha Shivratri Sunday Regional
19 Feb Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti Thursday Regional
Mar

March 2026

5 holidays
03 Mar Holi (Dhulivandan) Tuesday Regional
19 Mar Gudi Padwa Thursday Regional
21 Mar Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id) Saturday Regional
26 Mar Ram Navami Thursday Regional
31 Mar Mahavir Jayanti Tuesday Regional
Apr

April 2026

2 holidays
03 Apr Good Friday Friday Regional
14 Apr Dr B R Ambedkar Jayanti Tuesday Regional
May

May 2026

2 holidays
01 May Maharashtra Day, Labour Day & Buddha Purnima Friday Regional
28 May Bakri Id (Id-ul-Zuha) Thursday Regional
Jun

June 2026

1 holiday
26 Jun Muharram Friday Regional
Aug

August 2026

2 holidays
15 Aug Independence Day Saturday National
26 Aug Id-e-Milad Wednesday Regional
Sep

September 2026

1 holiday
14 Sep Ganesh Chaturthi Monday Regional
Oct

October 2026

2 holidays
02 Oct Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti Friday National
20 Oct Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) Tuesday Regional
Nov

November 2026

3 holidays
08 Nov Diwali (Lakshmi Pujan) Sunday Regional
10 Nov Diwali (Bali Pratipada) Tuesday Regional
24 Nov Guru Nanak Jayanti Tuesday Regional
Dec

December 2026

1 holiday
25 Dec Christmas Day Friday Regional

Holidays on lunar or Islamic calendars may shift by a day on moon sighting. Confirm against the official Maharashtra gazette before locking payroll.

Bank Holidays

Bank Holidays in Maharashtra 2026

Maharashtra bank holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, the same list the RBI follows. Banks also close every Sunday and on the second and fourth Saturday.

DateDayBank Holiday
01 Jan 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
26 Jan 2026MondayRepublic Day
15 Feb 2026SundayMaha Shivratri
19 Feb 2026ThursdayChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
03 Mar 2026TuesdayHoli (Dhulivandan)
19 Mar 2026ThursdayGudi Padwa
21 Mar 2026SaturdayId-ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id)
26 Mar 2026ThursdayRam Navami
31 Mar 2026TuesdayMahavir Jayanti
01 Apr 2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank Accounts
03 Apr 2026FridayGood Friday
14 Apr 2026TuesdayDr B R Ambedkar Jayanti
01 May 2026FridayMaharashtra Day, Labour Day & Buddha Purnima
28 May 2026ThursdayBakri Id (Id-ul-Zuha)
26 Jun 2026FridayMuharram
15 Aug 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
26 Aug 2026WednesdayId-e-Milad
14 Sep 2026MondayGanesh Chaturthi
02 Oct 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi Jayanti
20 Oct 2026TuesdayDussehra (Vijaya Dashami)
08 Nov 2026SundayDiwali (Lakshmi Pujan)
10 Nov 2026TuesdayDiwali (Bali Pratipada)
24 Nov 2026TuesdayGuru Nanak Jayanti
25 Dec 2026FridayChristmas Day

Bank holiday lists are issued by the RBI per state. Confirm the final dates with your bank, as some festival dates are subject to revision.

Restricted Holidays

Optional / Restricted Holidays 2026

Employees may choose a limited number, subject to company policy. Banks observe the annual closing on 1 April.

DateDayOccasion
16 Aug 2026SundayParsi New Year (Pateti)
11 Nov 2026WednesdayBhau Beej
Schools & Mumbai

School Holidays and Mumbai Holidays in Maharashtra

Are schools closed tomorrow in Maharashtra?

Maharashtra schools follow the gazetted holidays above, plus their own academic-calendar breaks for summer, Diwali, and mid-term. Any public holiday on this page is a school holiday statewide. Unplanned closures for rain or local events come from a separate District order, so check your school circular and the live status box above.

Is today a holiday in Mumbai?

Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, and the rest of Maharashtra follow the same state holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday on this page applies in Mumbai. The city also closes for the main Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali festival days.

Employer Guide

How Maharashtra holidays apply at work

01

Compulsory public holidays

The 23 general holidays are paid days off. Offices and banks stay closed. National days (Republic, Independence, Gandhi Jayanti) are mandatory everywhere.

02

Restricted holiday choice

Employees pick a set number of restricted holidays per company policy, usually two to three. Record the chosen day in your leave system.

03

Shops & Establishments rule

Private employers grant paid public holidays per the Maharashtra Shops and Commercial Establishments Act and policy. Typical practice is 10 to 13 paid holidays plus weekly offs.

04

IT-sector note

Mumbai and Pune IT and ITES units often follow a fixed plus flexi-holiday model. Map each employee to the Maharashtra calendar and let them pick flexi days within policy.

HRMS Software in India

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HRMS Software in India loads the Maharashtra holiday calendar, splits general, restricted, and bank holidays, applies them per work location, and lets staff pick restricted days within policy.

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Sources & Verification

How this Maharashtra 2026 holiday list is verified

This calendar follows the official Maharashtra General Administration Department 2026 holiday notification, compiled by the HRMS Software in India compliance team and cross-checked before each update. Last reviewed September 2026. Islamic and lunar festival dates stay provisional until the state confirms them, so verify against the official gazette before locking payroll.

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FAQ

Maharashtra Holidays 2026 FAQ

Is today a holiday in Maharashtra?
Check the live "Is today a holiday in Maharashtra" box at the top of this page. It compares the current date against the official Maharashtra 2026 calendar and updates every day. As a general rule, Maharashtra government offices and banks close on all gazetted public holidays, every Sunday, and the second and fourth Saturday of each month.
Is tomorrow a holiday in Maharashtra?
The "Is tomorrow a holiday in Maharashtra" box near the top of this page shows tomorrow status automatically. If tomorrow is a gazetted public holiday such as Gudi Padwa, Ganesh Chaturthi, Dussehra, or Diwali, offices and banks stay closed across the state, including Mumbai and Pune.
Is tomorrow a school holiday in Maharashtra?
Most Maharashtra schools follow the state gazetted holiday list plus their own academic breaks for summer, Diwali, and mid-term. Any gazetted public holiday on this page is a school holiday across Maharashtra, including Mumbai. For unplanned closures due to rain or local events, the District administration issues a separate order, so confirm with your school circular.
Is today a holiday in Mumbai?
Mumbai follows the Maharashtra state holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday listed on this page applies in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, and across the state. Mumbai observes major festival days like Ganesh Chaturthi and Gudi Padwa as full state holidays.
How many public holidays does Maharashtra have in 2026?
Maharashtra notifies 23 general public holidays for 2026 under the GAD calendar, plus 2 restricted or optional holidays. The list includes the 3 national days and state festivals such as Gudi Padwa, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Diwali.
Are public holidays and government holidays the same in Maharashtra?
For the most part, yes. The government (gazetted) holidays that Maharashtra declares are the public holidays observed by offices, banks, and most establishments, and the two terms are used interchangeably. The separate set is restricted or optional holidays, which are not compulsory and are chosen by the employee within company policy.
Is the Maharashtra 2026 holiday list the same for private and IT companies?
The three national days (Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti) are compulsory for every employer. For the rest, private and IT companies in Maharashtra follow the Shops and Commercial Establishments Act and their own policy, usually granting 10 to 13 paid holidays from the state list plus a few optional ones. So the calendar is the same reference, but the exact paid days off can vary by company.
How do Maharashtra holidays affect payroll and salary?
A declared public holiday is a paid day off, so it does not reduce monthly salary. If an employee works on a public holiday, most Maharashtra employers pay overtime or grant a compensatory off as per policy. Payroll teams should mark each holiday correctly in attendance so loss-of-pay, overtime, and weekly-off calculations stay accurate at month end.
How many restricted or optional holidays can a Maharashtra employee take?
Maharashtra government employees may use a limited number of restricted holidays during the year with prior permission. Private employers usually allow two to three from the optional list, set by company policy. Record each chosen day in your leave system so attendance and payroll reflect it.
What are the bank holidays in Maharashtra in 2026?
Banks in Maharashtra close on all gazetted public holidays, every Sunday, and the second and fourth Saturday. Key 2026 bank holidays include Republic Day, Gudi Padwa, Good Friday, Maharashtra Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Diwali, and Christmas, plus the annual closing of bank accounts on 1 April.
What are the national holidays in Maharashtra 2026?
The three national gazetted holidays in Maharashtra for 2026 are Republic Day on 26 January, Independence Day on 15 August, and Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti on 2 October. These are compulsory paid holidays for every employer everywhere.
Is Maharashtra Day a public holiday?
Yes. Maharashtra Day falls on 1 May 2026 and is a compulsory state public holiday. It marks the formation of Maharashtra in 1960 and coincides with Labour Day and Buddha Purnima. State offices, banks, and most establishments stay closed.
When is Ganesh Chaturthi in Maharashtra 2026 and why is it important?
Ganesh Chaturthi falls on 14 September 2026 in Maharashtra. It marks the birth of Lord Ganesha and is the biggest festival in the state, celebrated with public pandals and processions, especially in Mumbai and Pune. It is a gazetted public holiday across Maharashtra.
Where can I download the Maharashtra 2026 holiday list?
Use the Download Maharashtra 2026 Holiday PDF button at the top of this page for the full list. You can also cross-check it against the official Maharashtra Government calendar on the GAD portal linked in the Sources and Verification section.
Why are some Maharashtra festival dates tentative?
Islamic festivals such as Id-ul-Fitr, Bakri Id, Muharram, and Id-e-Milad depend on moon sighting and are provisional. Maharashtra may issue a revised date close to the festival, so confirm against the official gazette before locking attendance and payroll.
How does HRMS Software in India manage the Maharashtra holiday calendar across locations?
HRMS Software in India loads the Maharashtra holiday calendar, separates general, restricted, and bank holidays, and applies them to attendance and payroll by work location. Teams with offices in Mumbai and other states get the correct state calendar per site, and employees pick restricted holidays within policy. Book a demo to see it on your own setup.

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