Maharashtra Government Holidays List 2026
The Maharashtra government holidays 2026 list combines national milestones with iconic regional festivities, such as Gudi Padwa and Ganesh Chaturthi, along with vital bank closures, providing a roadmap for seamless planning of travel, events, or business timelines across the state.
List of 2026 Government Holidays in Maharashtra
Below is the complete 2026 holiday calendar released by the Maharashtra government. These dates trigger closures for all state offices, schools, courts, and commercial banks.
Date | Weekday | Occasion |
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 26, 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| February 15, 2026 | Sunday | Maha Shivratri |
| February 19, 2026 | Thursday | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti |
| March 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Holi |
| March 20, 2026 | Friday | Gudi Padwa |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday | Id-ul-Fitr |
| March 27, 2026 | Friday | Ram Navami |
| March 31, 2026 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| April 1, 2026 | Wednesday | Annual Closing of Accounts |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Maharashtra Day / Labour Day |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Buddha Purnima |
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | Bakrid / Id-ul-Zuha |
| June 26, 2026 | Friday | Muharram |
| August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| August 16, 2026 | Sunday | Parsi New Year |
| August 26, 2026 | Wednesday | Id-e-Milad |
| September 14, 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| October 2, 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| October 21, 2026 | Wednesday | Vijaya Dashami / Dussehra |
| November 8, 2026 | Sunday | Diwali / Deepavali |
| November 9, 2026 | Monday | Deepavali Holiday |
| November 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
The Maharashtra government's holiday calendar for 2026 captures the state's lively spirit and mix of cultures. It highlights fun festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali, as well as critical national days.
This mix of holidays lets workers, students, and families fit in their own special events throughout the year, helping everyone enjoy a good work-life balance and some joy in every season.
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