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Public holidays announced for 2026, all schools, banks and offices will remain closed for 25 days throughout the year.

Public Holiday List 2026: State public holidays for 2026 announced, 25 holidays in the entire year, government released list, know when holidays will be available.

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Public Holiday List 2026: The Maharashtra government has announced the official list of public and government holidays for the year 2026. According to a notification issued by the General Administration Department, a total of 24 public holidays will be applicable to all government offices, undertakings, and local self-government institutions in the state in the coming year. In addition, a special additional holiday has also been declared for Bhaubij (November 11, 2026).

This government notification aims to facilitate smooth year-round work planning and assist employees in planning their holidays and personal events in advance. The list of holidays includes national festivals celebrated across the country as well as important festivals representing Maharashtra’s culture.

See all government holidays for the year 2026.

MonthdateDayHoliday
January26 JanuarymondayRepublic Day
february15 FebruarysundayMahashivratri
february19 FebruaryThursdayChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s birth anniversary
marchMarch 3TuesdayHoli
marchMarch 19ThursdayGudi Padwa
march21 MarchSaturdayRamadan Eid (Eid al-Fitr)
march26 MarchThursdayRam Navami
marchMarch 31TuesdayMahavir Jayanti
april3 AprilFridayGood Friday
aprilApril 14TuesdayDr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti
May1 MayFridayMaharashtra Day
May1 MayFridayBuddha Purnima
May28 MayThursdayBakrid (Eid al-Adha)
june26 JuneFridayMuharram
augustAugust 15SaturdayIndependence Day
augustAugust 15SaturdayParsi New Year
august26 AugustWednesdayEid-e-Milad
septemberSeptember 14mondayGanesh Chaturthi
october2 OctoberFridayMahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary
october20 OctoberTuesdayDussehra
november8 NovembersundayDiwali Amavasya (Lakshmi Puja)
november10 NovemberTuesdayDiwali (Festival of Sacrifice)
november11 NovemberWednesdayBhai Dooj (additional holiday)
november24 NovemberTuesdayGuru Nanak Jayanti
December25 DecemberFridayChristmas

 

Official list of public and government holidays

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