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22 public holidays observed in Maharashtra during 2026. 4 school breaks shape travel demand. 17 long weekend opportunities.

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January 2026

  1. Jan26

    Republic Day

    Monday

February 2026

  1. Feb15

    Mahashivratri

    Sunday · Weekend

  2. Feb19

    Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti

    Thursday

March 2026

  1. Mar3

    Holi (Second Day)

    Tuesday

  2. Mar19

    Gudi Padwa

    Thursday

  3. Mar21

    Ramzan-Id (Id-Ul-Fitra / Shawal-1)

    Saturday · Weekend

  4. Mar26

    Ram Navami

    Thursday

  5. Mar31

    Mahavir Janmakalyanak

    Tuesday

April 2026

  1. Apr3

    Good Friday

    Friday

  2. Apr14

    Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti

    Tuesday

May 2026

  1. May1

    Maharashtra Din / Buddha Purnima

    Friday

  2. May28

    Bakri Id (Id-Uz-Zuha)

    Thursday

June 2026

  1. Jun26

    Moharram

    Friday

August 2026

  1. Aug15

    Independence Day

    Saturday · Weekend

  2. Aug26

    Id-E-Milad

    Wednesday

September 2026

  1. Sep14

    Ganesh Chaturthi

    Monday

October 2026

  1. Oct2

    Gandhi Jayanti

    Friday

  2. Oct20

    Dasara

    Tuesday

November 2026

  1. Nov8

    Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan)

    Sunday · Weekend

  2. Nov10

    Diwali (Bali Pratipada)

    Tuesday

  3. Nov24

    Guru Nanak Jayanti

    Tuesday

December 2026

  1. Dec25
    Christmas Day

    Friday

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Long weekend opportunities

Smart windows to maximize your time off.

Republic Day

Jan 24 – 26

3days off
Sat24·
Sun25·
Mon26★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti

Feb 19 – 22

4days off
Thu19★
Fri20↓ off
Sat21·
Sun22·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Holi (Second Day)

Feb 28 – Mar 3

4days off
Sat28·
Sun1·
Mon2↓ off
Tue3★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Gudi Padwa

Mar 19 – 22

4days off
Thu19★
Fri20↓ off
Sat21★
Sun22·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Ram Navami

Mar 26 – 29

4days off
Thu26★
Fri27↓ off
Sat28·
Sun29·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Mahavir Janmakalyanak

Mar 28 – 31

4days off
Sat28·
Sun29·
Mon30↓ off
Tue31★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Good Friday

Apr 3 – 5

3days off
Fri3★
Sat4·
Sun5·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti

Apr 11 – 14

4days off
Sat11·
Sun12·
Mon13↓ off
Tue14★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Maharashtra Din / Buddha Purnima

May 1 – 3

3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Bakri Id (Id-Uz-Zuha)

May 28 – 31

4days off
Thu28★
Fri29↓ off
Sat30·
Sun31·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Moharram

Jun 26 – 28

3days off
Fri26★
Sat27·
Sun28·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Ganesh Chaturthi

Sep 12 – 14

3days off
Sat12·
Sun13·
Mon14★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Gandhi Jayanti

Oct 2 – 4

3days off
Fri2★
Sat3·
Sun4·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Dasara

Oct 17 – 20

4days off
Sat17·
Sun18·
Mon19↓ off
Tue20★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan)

Nov 7 – 10

4days off
Sat7·
Sun8★
Mon9↓ off
Tue10★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Guru Nanak Jayanti

Nov 21 – 24

4days off
Sat21·
Sun22·
Mon23↓ off
Tue24★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Christmas Day

Dec 25 – 27

3days off
Fri25★
Sat26·
Sun27·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

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Choose a domestic or international Beevago pick for each upcoming break.

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School holidays 2026

When schools are closed — peak travel demand from families.

Dec23

Winter Holidays

Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days

May2

Summer Holidays

May 2 – Jun 20 · 50 days

Sep27

Autumn Holidays

Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days

Dec23

Winter Holidays

Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days

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Important public holiday information · India

General information

  • •Many Indian holidays follow the Hindu lunar calendar (Panchang) or Islamic lunar calendar. Dates shift annually and are confirmed by the Government of India.
  • •India observes holidays from multiple religions: Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Central government employees get ~17 gazetted holidays plus 2 restricted holidays of their choice.
  • •India has ~32 restricted holidays. Central government employees may choose any 2 in addition to gazetted holidays.

Frequently asked questions

What are the public holidays in Maharashtra in 2026?
Maharashtra observes 22 public holidays in 2026, including Republic Day (January 26, 2026), Mahashivratri (February 15, 2026), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (February 19, 2026), Holi (Second Day) (March 3, 2026), Gudi Padwa (March 19, 2026). See the full list above for exact dates.
How many public holidays does Maharashtra have in 2026?
Maharashtra observes 22 national public holidays in 2026. Some regions may add additional regional holidays on top.
When is Republic Day in Maharashtra 2026?
Republic Day in Maharashtra falls on January 26, 2026.
When is Mahashivratri in Maharashtra 2026?
Mahashivratri in Maharashtra falls on February 15, 2026.
When is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti in Maharashtra 2026?
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti in Maharashtra falls on February 19, 2026.
When is Holi (Second Day) in Maharashtra 2026?
Holi (Second Day) in Maharashtra falls on March 3, 2026.
When is Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra 2026?
Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra falls on March 19, 2026.
When is Ramzan-Id (Id-Ul-Fitra / Shawal-1) in Maharashtra 2026?
Ramzan-Id (Id-Ul-Fitra / Shawal-1) in Maharashtra falls on March 21, 2026.
When is Ram Navami in Maharashtra 2026?
Ram Navami in Maharashtra falls on March 26, 2026.
When is Mahavir Janmakalyanak in Maharashtra 2026?
Mahavir Janmakalyanak in Maharashtra falls on March 31, 2026.
When is Good Friday in Maharashtra 2026?
Good Friday in Maharashtra falls on April 3, 2026.
When is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti in Maharashtra 2026?
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti in Maharashtra falls on April 14, 2026.
When is Maharashtra Din / Buddha Purnima in Maharashtra 2026?
Maharashtra Din / Buddha Purnima in Maharashtra falls on May 1, 2026.
When is Bakri Id (Id-Uz-Zuha) in Maharashtra 2026?
Bakri Id (Id-Uz-Zuha) in Maharashtra falls on May 28, 2026.
When is Moharram in Maharashtra 2026?
Moharram in Maharashtra falls on June 26, 2026.
When is Independence Day in Maharashtra 2026?
Independence Day in Maharashtra falls on August 15, 2026.
When is Id-E-Milad in Maharashtra 2026?
Id-E-Milad in Maharashtra falls on August 26, 2026.
When is Ganesh Chaturthi in Maharashtra 2026?
Ganesh Chaturthi in Maharashtra falls on September 14, 2026.
When is Gandhi Jayanti in Maharashtra 2026?
Gandhi Jayanti in Maharashtra falls on October 2, 2026.
When is Dasara in Maharashtra 2026?
Dasara in Maharashtra falls on October 20, 2026.
When is Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan) in Maharashtra 2026?
Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan) in Maharashtra falls on November 8, 2026.
When is Diwali (Bali Pratipada) in Maharashtra 2026?
Diwali (Bali Pratipada) in Maharashtra falls on November 10, 2026.
When is Guru Nanak Jayanti in Maharashtra 2026?
Guru Nanak Jayanti in Maharashtra falls on November 24, 2026.
When is Christmas Day in Maharashtra 2026?
Christmas Day in Maharashtra falls on December 25, 2026.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Maharashtra?
Most public holidays in Maharashtra are observed only on the exact date. Some countries grant a substitute weekday off when a holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday — check the notes for each holiday above.
Are banks closed on public holidays in Maharashtra?
Yes — most banks, public administration offices, and the stock exchange close on national public holidays. Some retail and tourism businesses stay open.
What is a "bridge day"?
A bridge day is a regular working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend (e.g. a Friday after a Thursday holiday). Many people take this day off to extend the long weekend without using extra vacation.
Are these dates official for Maharashtra?
Dates are sourced from official government publications and the relevant ministries. Always confirm regional and local observances closer to your travel date — especially for substitute holidays and bank-only days.
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