State holiday list · 2026
Maharashtra Holiday List 2026
Every gazetted and restricted holiday in Maharashtra for 2026, from the state's own published list — with dates, weekdays and the long weekends.
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In 2026, Maharashtra has 25 gazetted holidays and 1 restricted holiday. Gazetted holidays are days when state government offices are closed. Restricted holidays are optional days that employees can apply to take off.
All 26 holidays in 2026
January 1
Republic Day
GazettedMonday · 26 January
Marks the day in 1950 the Constitution of India came into force, replacing the Government of India Act as the country's governing document.
February 2
Mahashivratri
GazettedSunday · 15 February
The great night of Shiva, kept with fasting and night-long worship.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
GazettedThursday · 19 February
Marks the birth of Shivaji, founder of the Maratha empire.
March 5
Holi (Second Day)
GazettedTuesday · 3 March
The day of colours following the Holika bonfire.
Gudhi Padwa
GazettedThursday · 19 March
The Marathi new year, on which a decorated gudhi is raised outside the house for prosperity.
Ramzan-Id (Id-Ul-Fitr)
GazettedSaturday · 21 March
Marks the end of Ramadan's month of fasting, celebrated with congregational prayer and family meals.
Ram Navami
GazettedThursday · 26 March
Marks the birth of Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, celebrated with readings of the Ramayana.
Mahavir Janmakalyanak
GazettedTuesday · 31 March
Marks the birth of Mahavira, the twenty-fourth and last Tirthankara of Jainism.
April 3
Annual Closing of Bank Accounts
RestrictedWednesday · 1 April
The annual closing of bank accounts on 1 April. Banks are shut; government offices stay open.
Good Friday
GazettedFriday · 3 April
Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, observed by Christians with fasting, prayer and church services.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti
GazettedTuesday · 14 April
Marks the birth of B. R. Ambedkar, principal architect of the Constitution of India.
May 3
Buddha Pournima
GazettedFriday · 1 May
Marks the birth, enlightenment and passing of Gautama Buddha, all held to have fallen on the same full-moon day.
Maharashtra Din
GazettedFriday · 1 May
Marks the formation of the state of Maharashtra in 1960.
Bakri Id (Id-Uz-Zuha)
GazettedThursday · 28 May
The festival of sacrifice, commemorating Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son, marked by the sharing of meat.
June 1
Moharum
GazettedFriday · 26 June
The first month of the Islamic year; the tenth day is kept in mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Husayn.
August 3
Independence Day
GazettedSaturday · 15 August
Marks India's independence from British rule on 15 August 1947, observed with flag hoisting and national ceremonies.
Parsi New Year (Shahenshahi)
GazettedSaturday · 15 August
Navroz, the Parsi new year in the Shahenshahi calendar, marking renewal and the start of the Zoroastrian year.
Id-E-Milad
GazettedWednesday · 26 August
Marks the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, observed with processions, readings and charity.
September 1
Ganesh Chaturthi
GazettedMonday · 14 September
Marks the birth of Ganesha, remover of obstacles, whose clay images are worshipped and then immersed.
October 2
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
GazettedFriday · 2 October
Birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and advocate of non-violent resistance.
Dasara
GazettedTuesday · 20 October
Vijaya Dashami, marking the victory of good over evil and the close of the Navratri festival.
November 4
Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan)
GazettedSunday · 8 November
The new-moon night of Diwali, on which Lakshmi is worshipped for prosperity in the year ahead.
Diwali (Bali Pratipada)
GazettedTuesday · 10 November
The Diwali day on which King Bali's annual return is welcomed, and account books are opened for the new year.
Bhaubeej
GazettedWednesday · 11 November
Sisters mark their brothers' foreheads and pray for their long life, two days after Diwali.
Guru Nanak Jayanti
GazettedTuesday · 24 November
Marks the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, observed with processions and continuous reading of the Guru Granth Sahib.
December 1
Christmas
GazettedFriday · 25 December
Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, marked with church services, family gatherings and gift-giving.
Next to a weekend
These gazetted holidays fall on a Monday or a Friday — a long weekend for anyone who has the Saturday off.
- Republic DayMonday · 26 January
- Good FridayFriday · 3 April
- Buddha PournimaFriday · 1 May
- Maharashtra DinFriday · 1 May
- MoharumFriday · 26 June
- Ganesh ChaturthiMonday · 14 September
- Mahatma Gandhi JayantiFriday · 2 October
- ChristmasFriday · 25 December
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Source
General Administration Department, Government of Maharashtra, reference PHD-1125/C.R.199/Japuk(29), dated 5 December 2025. Read it on s3waas.gov.in (Government Gazette).
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