Maharashtra Public Holidays 2027
Check the fixed dates for 2027 and the expected dates of selected festival holidays in Maharashtra.
Status checked 8 November 2026. We could not verify a Maharashtra Government public holiday notification for 2027. The dates below are a planning reference while the state holiday schedule is pending.
Fixed-date holidays and observances
| Date | Day | Holiday or observance |
|---|---|---|
| 26 January | Tuesday | Republic Day |
| 19 February | Friday | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti |
| 14 April | Wednesday | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 1 May | Saturday | Maharashtra Day |
| 15 August | Sunday | Independence Day |
| 2 October | Saturday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| 25 December | Saturday | Christmas Day |
Expected festival dates
These dates come from the 2027 festival calendar. The state notification will confirm which days are public holidays.
| Date | Day | Holiday or observance |
|---|---|---|
| 6 March | Saturday | Maha Shivaratri |
| 22 March | Monday | Dhulivandan (Holi, second day) |
| 26 March | Friday | Good Friday |
| 7 April | Wednesday | Gudi Padwa |
| 4 September | Saturday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| 9 October | Saturday | Dussehra (Vijayadashami) |
| 29 October | Friday | Diwali (Lakshmi Pujan) |
| 30 October | Saturday | Diwali (Bali Pratipada) |
Where to check the official holiday list
Check the Maharashtra e-Gazette for the 2027 state notification. For a bank visit, school closure or central government appointment, check the calendar issued by the institution concerned.
The 2026 Maharashtra Government holiday notification is available for reference.