Maharashtra Public Holidays List 2026

Holidays are spread through different regions, calendars and ethnicities; In Maharashtra they play a critical role in shaping workforce planning and operational continuity. Holidays influence attendance, staffing requirements, and employee expectations throughout the year. Many organizations operate from multiple locations and not only from Maharashtra which makes managing public holidays difficult, especially when it varies from region to region. Tackling public holidays is essential to ensure fairness, compliance, and consistency, while balancing business needs with employee well-being.

Date Day Holiday Holiday Type
Jan 26 Monday Republic Day National
Feb 15 Sunday Mahashivratri Regional
Feb 19 Thursday Chhatrapati Shivaju Maharaj Jayanti Regional
Mar 3 Tuesday Holi (Second Day) Regional
Mar 19 Thursday Gudhi Padwa Regional
Mar 21 Saturday Ramzan-Id Regional
Mar 26 Thursday Ram Navami Regional
Mar 31 Tuesday Mahavir Janmakalyanak Regional
Apr 1 Wednesday Bank Account Closure Day Regional
Apr 3 Friday Good Friday Regional
Apr 14 Tuesday Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti Regional
May 1 Friday Maharashtra Din / Buddha Purnima Regional
May 28 Thursday Bakri Id Regional
Jun 26 Friday Moharum Regional
Aug 15 Saturday Independence Day / Parsi new Year National
Aug 26 Wednesday Id-e-Milad Regional
Sep 14 Monday Ganesh Chaturthi Regional
Oct 2 Friday Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti National
Oct 20 Tuesday Dasara Regional
Nov 8 Sunday Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Puja) Regional
Nov 10 Tuesday Diwali (Bali Pratipada) Regional
Nov 11 Wednesday Bhaubeej Regional
Nov 24 Tuesday Guru Nanak Jayanti Regional
Nov 25 Friday Christmas Regional

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How Maharashtra Holidays Impact Payroll and Leave Management?

Every region, and state, operates differently when it comes to Public Holidays. When we talk about Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Maharashtra feel like a grand wedding celebration - people are on leave and enjoying their personal time. All this is bound to bring changes in attendance, increased leave requests, and varied working arrangements which impacts payroll accuracy and leave processes for both employers and employees.

While all of these issues can impact adversely, if enterprises are well-prepared and rely on technology instead of human intervention; it will help in aligning pay cycles, overtime, and statutory requirements without disruption. This not just eases processes for the employer but aids employees while providing clarity on leave entitlements, pay calculations, and timely compensation during a high-expectation period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Not all state holidays are mandatory for private companies. However, all State holidays that are also National holidays are required to be followed by all Private companies.