Public Holidays in Maharashtra: Full List and Long Weekends [Updated 2026]
Maharashtra public holidays in 2026 are the days the state government closes its offices. The list differs from the central government list, so a date you saw for Delhi may not apply in Mumbai or Pune. This page gives the full 2026 Maharashtra list with the day of the week, and it keeps earlier years below so the page can be updated every January.
Last updated: 22 October 2026. The list comes from the Government of Maharashtra public holiday notice for 2026 as published on the MMRDA website. For the national picture, see public holidays in India.
Maharashtra public holidays 2026
The list has 24 entries on 22 different dates. Maharashtra Din and Buddha Pournima share 1 May, and Independence Day and Parsi New Year share 15 August.
| Date | Day | Maharashtra public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 26 January | Monday | Republic Day |
| 15 February | Sunday | Mahashivratri |
| 19 February | Thursday | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti |
| 3 March | Tuesday | Holi (second day) |
| 19 March | Thursday | Gudhi Padwa |
| 21 March | Saturday | Ramzan Id (Id Ul Fitra) |
| 26 March | Thursday | Ram Navami |
| 31 March | Tuesday | Mahavir Janmakalyanak |
| 3 April | Friday | Good Friday |
| 14 April | Tuesday | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 1 May | Friday | Maharashtra Din |
| 1 May | Friday | Buddha Pournima |
| 28 May | Thursday | Bakri Id (Id Uz Zuha) |
| 26 June | Friday | Moharum |
| 15 August | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 15 August | Saturday | Parsi New Year (Shahenshahi) |
| 26 August | Wednesday | Id E Milad |
| 14 September | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| 2 October | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| 20 October | Tuesday | Dasara |
| 8 November | Sunday | Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan) |
| 10 November | Tuesday | Diwali (Bali Pratipada) |
| 24 November | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| 25 December | Friday | Christmas |
How the Maharashtra list differs from the central list
Some dates differ by a day because they depend on the moon or on the state notification. Holi (second day) is 3 March in Maharashtra and 4 March in the central list. Bakri Id is 28 May in Maharashtra and 27 May in the central list. Maharashtra also lists Maharashtra Din, Gudhi Padwa, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti, which are not all on the central gazetted list.
Long weekends in Maharashtra in 2026
Weekends are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday. Republic Day on Monday 26 January gives three days off. Maharashtra Din and Buddha Pournima on Friday 1 May give Friday to Sunday. Dasara on Tuesday 20 October gives four days with one leave day on Monday 19 October. Christmas on Friday 25 December gives Friday to Sunday. Ganesh Chaturthi falls on Monday 14 September, which gives Saturday 12 September to Monday 14 September with no leave. For a fuller plan, see the long weekend section on the public holidays in India page.
Public holidays in Maharashtra: earlier years
Each January this section receives the previous year’s list so that the page keeps its history.
Frequently asked questions about Maharashtra public holidays
How many public holidays are there in Maharashtra in 2026?
The Government of Maharashtra list for 2026 has 24 entries on 22 different dates. Maharashtra Din and Buddha Pournima fall on 1 May, and Independence Day and Parsi New Year fall on 15 August.
Is 1 May a holiday in Maharashtra?
Yes. 1 May 2026 is a Friday and is both Maharashtra Din and Buddha Pournima, so it is a public holiday in Maharashtra.
When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2026 in Maharashtra?
The Maharashtra list has Ganesh Chaturthi on Monday 14 September 2026.
When is Diwali in 2026 in Maharashtra?
The Maharashtra list has Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan) on Sunday 8 November 2026 and Diwali (Bali Pratipada) on Tuesday 10 November 2026.
Is Gudhi Padwa a holiday in Maharashtra in 2026?
Yes. Gudhi Padwa is on Thursday 19 March 2026 in the Maharashtra list.
Is the Maharashtra holiday list the same as the central government list?
No. The dates for Holi and Bakri Id differ, and Maharashtra adds days such as Maharashtra Din and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti. Central government offices in Maharashtra follow their own central list.
Are banks closed on all Maharashtra holidays?
Not always. Banks follow the Reserve Bank of India holiday list for Mumbai and Nagpur, and the second and fourth Saturdays. See bank holidays in India for the rules.
Do private companies in Maharashtra have to give these holidays?
A private employer follows the Maharashtra law that applies to its establishment and its own contracts. Check your employment letter and the state rules before you fix your company calendar.