Maharashtra Government Holidays 2027
The official Maharashtra government public holiday notification for 2027 has not yet been issued. In previous years the General Administration Department has typically released the list in November or December of the preceding year. Until that notification appears, the dates below are the ones consistently shown across recognised public-holiday compilations and aligned with verified festival calendars used in Maharashtra.
This article gives the expected full list of national and state holidays, notes where sources differ, and explains how the days are likely to affect banks, schools and offices. Readers should treat the final government notification as the authoritative source once it is published.
Expected Maharashtra Government Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 January | Tuesday | Republic Day | National |
| 19 February | Friday | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti | State |
| 6 March | Saturday | Maha Shivaratri | Regional |
| 10 March | Wednesday | Id-ul-Fitr | National / Regional |
| 22 March | Monday | Holi | Regional |
| 26 March | Friday | Good Friday | Regional |
| 7 April | Wednesday | Gudhi Padwa | State |
| 14 April | Wednesday | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti | National |
| 15 April | Thursday | Ram Navami | Regional |
| 19 April | Monday | Mahavir Jayanti | Regional |
| 1 May | Saturday | Maharashtra Day | State |
| 17 May | Monday | Id-ul-Adha (Bakrid) | Regional |
| 20 May | Thursday | Buddha Purnima | Regional |
| 15–16 June | — | Muharram | Regional |
| 15 August | Sunday | Independence Day | National |
| 15 August | Sunday | Parsi New Year / Id-e-Milad | Regional |
| 4 September | Saturday | Ganesh Chaturthi | State |
| 2 October | Saturday | Gandhi Jayanti | National |
| 9 October | Saturday | Dussehra / Vijayadashami | Regional |
| 29 October | Friday | Diwali (Deepavali) | Regional |
| 30 October | Saturday | Deepavali Holiday | Regional |
| 14 November | Sunday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Regional |
| 25 December | Saturday | Christmas | Regional |
A few dates show small differences across published calendars. Gudhi Padwa is placed on 7 April by most Panchang sources and on 8 April by some holiday lists. Dussehra appears as 9 October in the majority of festival references and as 10 October in a few holiday compilations. Muharram is commonly listed on 15 or 16 June. These variations usually arise from the precise timing of the relevant Tithi or from the way the government chooses the declared holiday day. The official notification will settle the final dates.
National and State Holidays in Maharashtra
National holidays observed across the country include Republic Day (26 January), Independence Day (15 August) and Gandhi Jayanti (2 October). These are closed days for government offices, most banks and schools.
Maharashtra-specific or widely observed state holidays include Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, Gudhi Padwa, Maharashtra Day and Ganesh Chaturthi. These days carry particular importance in the state and are routinely declared public holidays. Several other festivals such as Maha Shivaratri, Holi, Ram Navami, Buddha Purnima and Diwali are also customarily included in the Maharashtra list.
On 15 August three observances fall together: Independence Day, Parsi New Year and Id-e-Milad. Because the date is a Sunday, the practical impact on weekday work is limited unless a compensatory holiday is later announced.
Banks, Schools and Offices
Under the Negotiable Instruments Act, public holidays declared by the state government are closed days for banks. In addition, banks observe the second and fourth Saturdays of each month and the annual accounts-closing day (commonly 1 April). The combination of a festival holiday and a Saturday can create extended bank closures, especially around Diwali.
Most government schools and many private schools follow the same public-holiday list, though individual institutions may add local holidays or adjust examination schedules. Private companies are not legally bound by the state list, yet a large number of offices in Maharashtra close on the major declared holidays, particularly Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Maharashtra Day.
Long-Weekend and Travel Planning
Several holidays in 2027 fall on or next to weekends, creating useful breaks:
- Holi on Monday 22 March follows a weekend.
- Good Friday on 26 March can be combined with the following weekend.
- Diwali on Friday 29 October plus the Saturday 30 October holiday gives a long weekend.
- Ganesh Chaturthi and Dussehra both fall on Saturdays.
Independence Day and Guru Nanak Jayanti fall on Sundays, so they do not automatically extend a weekday break. Travel during the Ganesh festival (early September) and the Diwali period (late October) is heavier than usual; booking rail and road transport early is advisable. Local municipal notices for processions and immersion should also be checked closer to the dates.
Important Cautions
The list above is compiled from consistent public-holiday sources and verified festival dates current as of late 2026. It is not the official Government of Maharashtra notification. Once the General Administration Department issues the 2027 public-holiday order, any date that differs from this table should be followed.
Islamic festival dates (Id-ul-Fitr, Bakrid, Muharram) can occasionally shift by a day depending on moon sighting. Readers who need absolute certainty for leave planning should wait for the official notification or confirm with their employer or institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has the official Maharashtra holiday list for 2027 been released?
No. The state government notification is still awaited and is normally issued towards the end of the previous year.
Is Ganesh Chaturthi a public holiday in Maharashtra in 2027?
Yes. Ganesh Chaturthi is a regular state holiday and falls on Saturday, 4 September 2027.
Will banks be closed on Diwali 2027?
Yes. Diwali (29 October) and the following day (30 October) are expected to be bank holidays in addition to the regular Saturday closures.
What happens when a holiday falls on a Sunday?
Independence Day and Guru Nanak Jayanti both fall on Sundays in 2027. No automatic compensatory holiday is granted unless the government specifically announces one.
Does the holiday list apply to private companies?
The official list is binding for government offices and banks. Private companies commonly follow the major holidays but may set their own additional or reduced closures.
Where can I check the final official list?
The notification is published by the General Administration Department of the Government of Maharashtra and is usually available on the state government website and in the Maharashtra Government Gazette.