Fast-moving cities on one side, agrarian and devotional rhythms on the other: that is Maharashtra in a nutshell. Public holidays here are shaped as much by devotion to deities such as Ganesha and by monsoon cycles as by national days.
Festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi, Gudi Padwa, and Ashadhi Ekadashi are celebrated widely by Hindu communities across the state. They affect many aspects of daily work life, especially in Mumbai, Pune, and across the Deccan belt. The state gazettes holidays for the biggest of these because engagement is widespread and unavoidable.
Alongside these are the standard national and religious holidays. Government offices follow the state’s notified calendar, but in practice, Maharashtra’s regional festivals, particularly Ganesh Chaturthi, have the strongest impact on daily life. Colorful, themed pandals dot the entire state, and people celebrate the elephant-headed god with heart and soul.
List of National, Public, and Regional Holidays in Maharashtra for 2027
| S.No. | Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
|---|
| 1 | Jan 01 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| 2 | Jan 26 | Tuesday | Republic Day | National |
| 3 | Feb 19 | Friday | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti | State |
| 4 | Mar 06 | Saturday | Mahashivratri | Religious |
| 5 | Mar 10 | Wednesday | Id-ul-Fitr* | Religious |
| 6 | Mar 22 | Monday | Holi | Religious |
| 7 | Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Religious |
| 8 | Apr 07 | Wednesday | Gudi Padwa | Regional |
| 9 | May 01 | Saturday | Maharashtra Day | State |
| 10 | May 20 | Thursday | Buddha Purnima | Religious |
| 11 | Aug 15 | Sunday | Independence Day | National |
| 12 | Sep 04 | Saturday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Regional |
| 13 | Sep 14 | Tuesday | Anant Chaturdashi | Regional |
| 14 | Oct 02 | Saturday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | National |
| 15 | Oct 09 | Saturday | Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) | Religious |
| 16 | Oct 29 | Friday | Diwali | Religious |
| 17 | Nov 14 | Sunday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Religious |
| 18 | Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Religious |
*Dates for certain regional and religious festivals are finalized through official state notifications each year and may vary slightly based on lunar calendars. Islamic festival dates may shift by a day based on moon sighting.
Major Religious Holidays 2026
| S.No. | Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
|---|
| 1 | Jan 01 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| 2 | Jan 26 | Monday | Republic Day | National |
| 3 | Feb 15 | Sunday | Mahashivratri | Religious |
| 4 | Feb 19 | Thursday | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti | State |
| 5 | Mar 03 | Tuesday | Holi | Religious |
| 6 | Mar 19 | Thursday | Gudi Padwa | Regional |
| 7 | Mar 21 | Saturday | Id-ul-Fitr* | Religious |
| 8 | Apr 03 | Friday | Good Friday | Religious |
| 9 | May 01 | Friday | Maharashtra Day | State |
| 10 | May 01 | Friday | Buddha Purnima | Religious |
| 11 | Aug 15 | Saturday | Independence Day | National |
| 12 | Sep 14 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Regional |
| 13 | Sep 25 | Friday | Anant Chaturdashi | Regional |
| 14 | Oct 02 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | National |
| 15 | Oct 20 | Tuesday | Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) | Religious |
| 16 | Nov 08 | Sunday | Diwali | Religious |
| 17 | Nov 24 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Religious |
| 18 | Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Religious |
*Islamic festival dates are tentative and may shift based on moon sighting.
For Those Living or Working in Maharashtra
The extensive holiday list notified by the Maharashtra government each year is followed to varying degrees by institutions and communities across the state. Banks follow Reserve Bank of India holiday notifications. Private employers usually observe national holidays and adjust operations around major regional festivals, particularly Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali, depending on location and staff availability.
Also read: Holiday List in Jharkhand 2027
FAQs
1. Why does Maharashtra recognize Ganesh Chaturthi as a public holiday?
Ganesh Chaturthi is widely observed across the state and has a clear impact on public participation and daily schedules. The elephant-headed god is a cultural symbol of the state, especially Mumbai, where daily life revolves around the festival.
2. Is Maharashtra Day different from Republic Day?
Yes. Maharashtra Day, observed on May 1 every year, marks the formation of the state and is a state-specific holiday. It also coincides with Labor Day, which is observed nationwide.
3. Why are some festival dates changing from year to year?
Many festivals follow lunar calendars and are finalized through annual government notifications. Because the lunar calendar doesn’t align with the Gregorian calendar, these festivals fall on different dates each year.
4. Do private companies have to follow this holiday list?
No. Private employers set their own holiday policies.
