Bank Holidays 2026 Maharashtra

By REPAKA PAVAN ADITYA

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Updated on: Dec 18th, 2025

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6 min read

Bank holidays 2026 Maharashtra mix national celebrations, proud state events like Shivaji Jayanti, and lively festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi, when all banks across the state close their doors. This handy list helps you line up salary credits, loan payments, or quick branch stops in good time for a worry-free year.

List of Bank Holidays in Maharashtra for 2026:

Here is the complete list of bank holidays in Maharashtra for 2026, with dates and weekdays included for better planning.

Date

Weekday

Occasion

10 January 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
24 January 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
26 January 2026MondayRepublic Day
14 February 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
15 February 2026SundayMaha Shivaratri
19 February 2026ThursdayChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
28 February 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
04 March 2026WednesdayHoli
14 March 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
21 March 2026SaturdayId-ul-Fitr (tentative)
28 March 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
31 March 2026TuesdayMahavir Jayanti
01 April 2026WednesdayAnnual Bank Account Closing
03 April 2026FridayGood Friday
11 April 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
14 April 2026TuesdayDr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti
25 April 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
01 May 2026FridayMaharashtra Day / Labour Day
09 May 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
23 May 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
27 May 2026WednesdayBakrid / Eid al-Adha (tentative)
13 June 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
26 June 2026FridayMuharram (tentative)
27 June 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
11 July 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
25 July 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
08 August 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
15 August 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
16 August 2026SundayParsi New Year
22 August 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
25 August 2026TuesdayEid-e-Milad (tentative)
12 September 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
15 September 2026TuesdayGanesh Chaturthi
26 September 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
02 October 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi Jayanti
10 October 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
21 October 2026WednesdayVijaya Dashami / Dussehra
24 October 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
08 November 2026SundayDiwali / Naraka Chaturdashi
09 November 2026MondayDeepavali
14 November 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
24 November 2026TuesdayGuru Nanak Jayanti
28 November 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday
12 December 2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
25 December 2026FridayChristmas Day
26 December 2026SaturdayFourth Saturday

Bank holidays 2026 Maharashtra bring chances to honor heroes like Shivaji Maharaj, dive into the energy of Ganeshotsav, or simply relax during Diwali lights and sounds. These days off let families gather, streets come alive, and everyone recharge. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many bank holidays in Maharashtra will there be in 2026?

Maharashtra will have around 48 bank holidays in 2026, including all second and fourth Saturdays, as well as national and state-specific festivals.

Are the second and fourth Saturdays in Maharashtra in 2026 always bank holidays?

Yes, every second and fourth Saturday is a fixed bank holiday across Maharashtra, no matter what else falls on those days.

Do lunar festival dates shift in Maharashtra bank holidays 2026?

Yes, holidays like Id-ul-Fitr, Bakrid, and Muharram depend on moon sightings, so they might shift by a day or two.

Is digital banking available during Maharashtra bank holidays 2026?

Absolutely, net banking, apps, UPI payments, and ATMs work normally on all holidays for seamless transactions.

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I manifest my zeal in financial quantitative & quantitative research and have been instrumental in creating a robust process for the evaluation and monitoring of mutual funds. I’m responsible for Equity and Mutual Funds Research while creating instrumental mathematical models for portfolio construction after evaluating funds, and I play an integral role in analyzing changes in mutual funds, micro, and macro-economic indicators, and equity market events and trends. My views on asset classes which are integral in creating an investment strategy for any profile. Read more

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