Maharashtra Holidays 2026: Is Tomorrow a Holiday in Mumbai or Pune?

Maharashtra has 24 gazetted public holidays in 2026, as officially notified by the General Administration Department (GAD) under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (published in the Maharashtra Government Gazette on 8 December 2025). Banks observe all gazetted holidays plus all Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays. An additional holiday for Bhaubeej has been declared for state government and local body offices, and 1 April 2026 is a special bank closing day for annual account reconciliation.

Is Tomorrow a Holiday in Mumbai or Pune?

Bank and office holidays in Maharashtra apply uniformly across all major cities including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane, and Aurangabad, as the gazetted notification applies statewide. To check tomorrow's holiday status, refer to the official Maharashtra government GAD notification or the RBI's Maharashtra holiday matrix. The RBI notification may differ slightly from the state GAD list for city-specific or regional observances.

Maharashtra Holiday List 2026: Key Bank and Government Holidays

Date | Day | Holiday
26 January 2026 | Monday | Republic Day (National)
19 February 2026 | Thursday | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
3 March 2026 | Tuesday | Holi
19 March 2026 | Thursday | Gudi Padwa (Marathi New Year)
21 March 2026 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr*
26 March 2026 | Thursday | Ram Navami
31 March 2026 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti
1 April 2026 | Wednesday | Annual Bank Closing (special bank holiday only)
3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday
14 April 2026 | Tuesday | Dr B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti
1 May 2026 | Friday | Maharashtra Day / Labour Day
27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Eid al-Zuha (Bakrid)*
15 August 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day (National)
16 August 2026 | Sunday | Parsi New Year
26 August 2026 | Wednesday | Milad-un-Nabi (Eid-e-Milad)*
14 September 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi
2 October 2026 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti (National)
20 October 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami)
8 November 2026 | Sunday | Diwali (Laxmi Pujan / Diwali Amavasya)
9 November 2026 | Monday | Diwali (Bali Pratipada)
11 November 2026 | Wednesday | Bhaubeej (additional holiday for state offices)
24 November 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti
25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas

*Islamic holiday dates depend on moon sighting and may vary.

Note: In 2026, Maharashtra observes no government holiday in July. August has Independence Day, Parsi New Year, and Milad-un-Nabi.

Maharashtra's Unique Holidays

Gudi Padwa (19 March): The Marathi New Year, celebrated with processions and the symbolic raising of a gudi (a bamboo pole with cloth, neem, and sugar), is a major state holiday unique to Maharashtra and Goa.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (19 February): The birth anniversary of the founder of the Maratha Empire is a significant state holiday, with major public events in Mumbai, Pune, and across the Konkan coast.

Ganesh Chaturthi (14 September): While the festival lasts 10-11 days, the official bank holiday is on the installation day. Schools in Mumbai and Pune typically observe extended breaks for Ganeshotsav.

Parsi New Year (16 August): Maharashtra is one of the few states that declares Parsi New Year (Pateti) as a gazetted holiday, reflecting Mumbai's significant Parsi community.

Is Today a Holiday in Maharashtra?

For today's bank holiday status across Maharashtra, check the RBI's Maharashtra-specific holiday matrix or the GAD notification on the Maharashtra government website.

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What Works and What Doesn't on a Maharashtra Bank Holiday

Service | Available on Maharashtra Bank Holidays?
UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, BHIM) | Yes, 24/7
IMPS transfers | Yes, 24/7
NEFT transfers | Yes, 24/7
ATM withdrawals | Yes, 24/7
Mobile and internet banking | Yes
RTGS transfers | No, resumes next working day
Cheque clearance (CTS) | No, resumes next working day
Branch services | No, branch closed
NACH EMI auto-debit | Processed on the next working day if due date falls on a holiday

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