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Maharashtra Holiday Calendar 2026: Statutory, Public & Commercial Holidays

In Maharashtra, the declaration and administration of public, bank, and commercial holidays are governed under the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2017, the Maharashtra Industrial Establishments (National and Festival Holidays) Act, and annual gazette notifications issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), Government of Maharashtra under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

Commercial establishments, corporate offices, IT parks in Mumbai and Pune, and manufacturing hubs across the state must observe statutory holidays in strict accordance with the legal framework outlined below.

Statutory Mandate for Maharashtra

Under Section 18 of the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act, 2017, every employee is entitled to at least 8 paid festival holidays in each calendar year, including the 3 National Holidays (26 January, 15 August, 2 October) and Maharashtra Day (1 May).

📅 Official Maharashtra Statutory Holiday Calendar 2026​

The following table outlines the official public, regional, and bank holidays declared across Maharashtra for the calendar year 2026:

DateDayHoliday / OccasionClassificationMandatory for Private Sector?
26-01-2026MondayRepublic DayNational HolidayYes (Mandatory Paid Off)
15-02-2026SundayChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj JayantiState Gazetted / RegionalYes (State Mandate)
18-02-2026WednesdayMaha ShivratriGazette / NI ActOptional / Industry Discretion
03-03-2026TuesdayHoli (Second Day - Dhulivandan)Gazette / NI ActYes (Common Industry Practice)
19-03-2026ThursdayGudi Padwa (Marathi New Year)State Gazetted / RegionalYes (High Regional Priority)
21-03-2026SaturdayId-ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid)Gazette / NI ActYes
27-03-2026FridayRam NavamiGazette / NI ActOptional / Corporate Discretion
31-03-2026TuesdayMahavir JayantiGazette / NI ActOptional
01-04-2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank AccountsNI Act (Sec 25)Banks Only (Not for Private Offices)
03-04-2026FridayGood FridayGazette / NI ActYes (Standard Corporate Off)
14-04-2026TuesdayDr. Babasaheb Ambedkar JayantiState & National GazetteYes (State Statutory Mandate)
01-05-2026FridayMaharashtra Day / International Labour DayState Foundation DayYes (Mandatory State Paid Off)
02-05-2026SaturdayBuddha PurnimaGazette / NI ActOptional
27-05-2026WednesdayBakrid / Id-ul-ZuhaGazette / NI ActYes
25-06-2026ThursdayMuharramGazette / NI ActOptional / Floating
15-08-2026SaturdayIndependence DayNational HolidayYes (Mandatory Paid Off)
28-08-2026FridayMilad-un-Nabi (Id-e-Milad)Gazette / NI ActOptional
14-09-2026MondayGanesh ChaturthiState Gazetted / RegionalYes (High Regional Priority)
02-10-2026FridayMahatma Gandhi JayantiNational HolidayYes (Mandatory Paid Off)
20-10-2026TuesdayDussehra (Vijayadashami)Gazette / NI ActYes
08-11-2026SundayDiwali (Laxmi Pujan)Gazette / NI ActYes (Subject to Sunday Overlap)
10-11-2026TuesdayDiwali (Balipratipada / New Year)State Gazetted / RegionalYes
24-11-2026TuesdayGuru Nanak JayantiGazette / NI ActOptional / Floating
25-12-2026FridayChristmasGazette / NI ActYes (Standard Corporate Off)

📋 Employer Compliance Checklist for Maharashtra​

Employers operating in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, and across Maharashtra must comply with the following procedural mandates:

  1. Annual Holiday List Display (Form Q / Notice Board):
    • Under the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Rules, employers must finalize their list of at least 8 paid holidays and display it conspicuously on notice boards and through the HRMS before the beginning of the calendar year.
  2. Mandatory 4 Core Days:
    • In Maharashtra, four days are strictly non-negotiable: 26th January, 1st May (Maharashtra Day), 15th August, and 2nd October.
  3. Working on a Holiday:
    • If an employee works on any declared paid holiday, the employer must compensate the employee with double the ordinary rate of wages (200%), or provide normal wages accompanied by a paid compensatory off within 30 days.
  4. Intimation to the Facilitator (Labour Officer):
    • Establishments requiring employees to work on a statutory holiday must intimate the local Facilitator / Labour Officer in advance as per state regulations.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)​

1. Is 1st May (Maharashtra Day) a mandatory paid holiday for private companies?​

Yes. Under Maharashtra labour legislation and government gazette notifications, 1st May (Maharashtra Din / International Workers' Day) is a mandatory paid holiday across all commercial shops, offices, IT enterprises, and industrial establishments in Maharashtra.

2. What is the minimum number of paid holidays an employer must provide in Maharashtra?​

Under the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2017, employers must provide a minimum of 8 paid holidays per year, which must include the 3 National Holidays and Maharashtra Day.

3. Can an IT company in Pune or Mumbai substitute Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti?​

Yes, provided the company meets the statutory minimum threshold of 8 paid holidays (including 26 Jan, 1 May, 15 Aug, and 2 Oct). Companies may offer Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti either as a mandatory holiday or as a Restricted / Floating Holiday based on internal service agreements.

4. How are employees compensated for working on a holiday in Maharashtra?​

Under Maharashtra labour law, employees working on a statutory holiday are entitled to double wages (200% of ordinary daily wage) or normal daily wage plus a paid compensatory off granted within 30 days of the worked holiday.