Maharashtra Holidays in 2026

We have listed all the Maharashtra holidays 2026. The list comprises of all bank, regional, public, and national holidays in Maharashtra in 2026. You can plan your leaves and vacation after referring the holiday list.

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Maharashtra’s Public Holidays in 2026

The following is a list of public holidays in Maharashtra for the year 2026

Date  

Holiday  

Day  

26 January 2026 

Republic Day 

Monday  

15 February 2026 

Maha Shivaratri 

Sunday  

19 February 2026 

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 

Thursday  

3 March 2026 

Holi  

Tuesday  

20 March 2026 

Gudi Padwa 

Friday  

21 March 2026 

Idul Fitr 

Saturday  

27 March 2026 

Ram Navami 

Friday  

31 March 2026 

Mahavir Jayanti 

Tuesday  

3 April 2026 

Good Friday 

Friday  

14 April 2026 

Dr Ambedkar Jayanti 

Tuesday  

1 May 2026 

Maharashtra Day 

Friday  

1 May 2026 

Buddha Purnima 

Friday  

27 May 2026 

Bakrid  

Wednesday  

26 June 2026 

Muharram  

Friday  

15 August 2026 

Independence Day 

Saturday  

16 August 2026 

Parsi New Year 

Sunday  

25 August 2026 

Eid e Milad 

Tuesday  

15 September 2026 

Ganesh Chaturthi 

Tuesday  

2 October 2026 

Gandhi Jayanti 

Friday  

21 October 2026 

Vijaya Dashami 

Wednesday  

8 November 2026 

Diwali  

Sunday  

9 November 2026 

Deepavali Holiday 

Monday  

24 November 2026 

Guru Nanak Jayanti 

Tuesday  

25 December 2026 

Christmas Day 

Friday  

The Indian state of Maharashtra lies in the western region of the country with its capital in the financial city of Mumbai. The State is considered to be the most industrialised state in India. Maharashtra is also one of India's biggest commercial and industrial centres. The state has a rich and diverse cultural life and several festivals are held throughout the year.

Note: All banks remain closed during bank holidays in Maharashtra, but ATMs will be open.

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Bank Holidays in Maharashtra for 2026

Apart from national and regional holidays, there are bank holidays are observed in Maharashtra. During these bank holidays in Maharashtra, bank officials are off from work. All public sector banks in Maharashtra and other states of the country are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month as per an understanding between the Indian Banks' Association and All India Bank Employees' Association.

Below is the list of bank holidays in Maharashtra in 2026

Date  

Holiday  

Day  

10 January 2026 

2nd Saturday Bank Holiday 

Saturday  

24 January 2026 

4th Saturday Bank Holiday 

Saturday  

26 January 2026 

Independence Day 

Monday  

14 February 2026 

2nd Saturday Bank Holiday 

Saturday  

15February 2026 

Maha Shivaratri 

Sunday  

19 February 2026 

Chhatrapati Shivraj Maharaj Jayanti 

Thursday  

28 February 2026 

4th Saturday Bank Holiday 

Saturday  

3 March 2026 

Holi  

Tuesday  

14 March 2026 

2nd Saturday Bank Holiday 

Saturday  

20 March 2026 

Gudi Padwa 

Friday  

21 March 2026 

Idul Fitr 

Saturday  

27 March 2026 

Ram Navami 

Friday  

28 March 2026 

4th Saturday Bank Holiday 

Saturday  

31 March 2026 

Mahavir Jayanti 

Tuesday  

3 April 2026 

Good Friday 

Friday  

11 April 2026 

2nd Saturday Bank Holiday 

Saturday  

14 April 2026 

Dr Ambedkar Jayanti 

Tuesday  

25 April 2026 

4th Saturday Bank Holiday 

Saturday  

1 May 2026 

Maharashtra Day 

Friday  

1 May 2026 

Buddha Purnima 

Friday  

9 May 2026 

2nd Saturday Bank Holiday 

Saturday  

23 May 2026 

4th Saturday Bank Holiday 

Saturday  

27 May 2026 

Bakrid  

Wednesday  

13 June 2026 

2nd Saturday Bank Holiday 

Saturday  

26 June 2026 

Muharram  

Friday  

27 June 2026 

4th Saturday Bank Holiday 

Saturday  

11 July 2026 

2nd Saturday Bank Holiday 

Saturday  

25 July 2026 

4th Saturday Bank Holiday 

Saturday  

8 August 2026 

2nd Saturday Bank Holiday 

Saturday  

15 August 2026 

Independence Day 

Saturday  

16 August 2026 

Parsi New Year 

Sunday  

22 August 2026 

4th Saturday Bank Holiday 

Saturday  

25 August 2026 

Eid e Milad 

Tuesday  

12 September 2026 

2nd Saturday Bank Holiday 

Saturday  

15 September 2026 

Ganesh Chaturthi 

Tuesday  

26 September 2026 

4th Saturday Bank Holiday 

Saturday  

2 October 2026 

Gandhi Jayanti 

Friday  

10 October 2026 

2nd Saturday Bank Holiday 

Saturday  

21 October 2026 

Vijaya Dashami 

Wednesday  

24 October 2026 

4th Saturday Bank Holiday 

Saturday  

8 November 2026 

Diwali  

Sunday  

9 November 2026 

Deepavali Holiday  

Monday  

14 November 2026 

2nd Saturday Bank Holiday 

Saturday  

24 November 2026 

Guru Nanak Jayanti 

Tuesday  

28 November 2026 

4th Saturday Bank Holiday 

Saturday  

12 December 2026 

2nd Saturday Bank Holiday 

Saturday  

25 December 2026 

Christmas Day 

Friday  

26 December 2026 

4th Saturday Bank Holiday 

Saturday  

The list of holidays in Maharashtra offers some insight into days which could be utilised to balance work-life. This can be used to plan and schedule your business activities and operations, as well as to plan that much-needed break. The mentioned holiday list of Maharashtra in 2026 would be helpful to people of all sections of society as it will aid in planning their vacations in a smarter way. With an easy list of holidays listed above, it offers us opportunities to plan our leaves along with the holidays during the calendar year in Maharashtra.

Significance of Holidays in Maharashtra

We also have a few festivals, which are specific to a particular state. For instance, Kannada Rajyotsava is celebrated only in Karnataka. Similarly, Maharashtra has a few state-specific holidays. If you are residing in Maharashtra and would want to know the dates of regional and public holidays in Maharashtra in 2026, this page is extremely detrimental for you. In India, Maharashtra is the second most populous state. By area, it the third-biggest. Maharashtra is the India's most affluent state by Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Mumbai is the capital city and Marathi is the regional language of the state.

Vacations could be appealing and soothing if you plan a trip to Maharashtra, which is one the best, tourist-friendly destinations in India. It is a destination where the hills are always attractive and the coastline is always stifling. The state of Maharashtra welcomes tourists from all parts of the world to spend quality time with their friends and families during holidays. The following are the top five destinations to spend holidays in Maharashtra:

  1. Mumbai: Mumbai being the capital city of Maharashtra has many tourist points to give tourists the real joy of holidays. The most famous tourist points to visit include Global Vipassana Pagoda, Elephanta Island and Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount.
  1. Pune: The city of Pune, the second biggest city in Maharashtra, has a series of attractive historical sites and attractive tourist points such as Mulshi Dam, Sinhagad Fort and Bhuleshwar Range of Sahyadris.
  1. Aurangabad: The attractive scenery of Aurangabad holds a few astonishing pints to spend holidays in Maharashtra with nature and antique shrines.
  1. Matheran: Materan is an atmosphere-friendly destination has the major attractions such as Alexander Point, Charlotte Lake, Vikatgad Peb Fort and Echo Point.
  1. Mahabaleshwar: This hill destination enthralls every tourist through its tourist points such as Wilson Point, Dhobi and Chinaman waterfalls, Pratap Garden and Pratapgarh Fort.

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FAQs on Maharashtra Holidays

  • Which are the bank holidays in Maharashtra?

    Apart from the list of public holidays, which are also bank holidays, the second and fourth Saturdays of every month are also bank holidays in Maharashtra.

  • Is there a holiday for New Year or New Year's Eve in Maharashtra?

    No, there is no holiday for New Year or New Year's Eve in Maharashtra.

  • Are there any public holidays that are specific only to the state of Maharashtra?

    Yes, there are some public holidays that are specific only to the state of Maharashtra and only observed in the state. An example of this is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti which falls on 19 February every year.

  • If a festival falls on a Sunday, will there be a holiday for it on the day following the Sunday?

    No, there will not be any extra day's holiday for any festival that already falls on a Sunday, if it was meant to be a public holiday.

  • Except on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, are the banks in Maharashtra closed on any other Saturdays?

    No, aside from the second and fourth Saturdays of each month and on standard holidays, banks in Maharashtra are open on all other Saturdays.

News about Maharashtra Holidays

Banks in Maharashtra will remain closed today on 19 February 2025

In Maharashtra, on the occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, banks will remain closed today, 19 February 2025. As per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) holiday list, the holiday is recognised under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 and the holiday applies only to Maharashtra. In other states, unless the state government declares a local holiday, banks and businesses will operate as usual. 

19 February 2025
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