Planning your holidays in Maharashtra is easier when all important dates are available in one place. The Maharashtra Holiday List 2027 brings together the expected public holidays, major festival holidays and important government holidays month by month.
Check Maharashtra holidays 2027, including dates for Republic Day, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, Gudi Padwa, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali, Maharashtra Day and other important occasions.
Maharashtra Holidays 2027 at a Glance
The expected Maharashtra holiday calendar for 2027 includes public holidays spread across most months of the year. Some holidays fall on Saturdays or Sundays, and more than one festival may fall on the same date.
The month-wise list below makes it easier to check the Maharashtra government holiday list 2027 and plan leave, travel and family occasions.
January 2027 Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 26 January 2027 | Tuesday | Republic Day |
January 2027: Republic Day will be observed on Tuesday, 26 January 2027. It is one of the country’s national holidays and is observed across Maharashtra.
February 2027 Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 19 February 2027 | Friday | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti |
February 2027: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti falls on Friday, 19 February. This is an important state holiday in Maharashtra commemorating the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
March 2027 Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 6 March 2027 | Saturday | Maha Shivaratri |
| 10 March 2027 | Wednesday | Ramzan Eid / Eid-ul-Fitr |
| 22 March 2027 | Monday | Holi |
March 2027: March is expected to be one of the busier holiday months. Maha Shivaratri falls on Saturday, followed by Ramzan Eid on Wednesday and Holi on Monday. The exact dates and official holiday status should be checked against the Maharashtra Government notification when released.
April 2027 Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 8 April 2027 | Thursday | Gudi Padwa |
| 14 April 2027 | Wednesday | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 15 April 2027 | Thursday | Ram Navami |
| 19 April 2027 | Monday | Mahavir Jayanti |
April 2027: Several important festivals and commemorative days are expected in April. Gudi Padwa falls on Thursday, followed by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti, Ram Navami and Mahavir Jayanti during the month.
May 2027 Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2027 | Saturday | Maharashtra Day |
| 17 May 2027 | Monday | Bakri Eid / Eid-ul-Adha |
| 20 May 2027 | Thursday | Buddha Purnima |
May 2027: Maharashtra Day falls on Saturday, 1 May. The month is also expected to include Bakri Eid and Buddha Purnima.
June 2027 Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 15 June 2027 | Tuesday | Muharram |
June 2027: Muharram is expected on Tuesday, 15 June 2027. It is included in current Maharashtra holiday calendars, although the final government holiday status should be confirmed after the official notification is issued.
July 2027 Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| — | — | No major public holiday currently listed |
July 2027: No major Maharashtra public holiday is currently shown in the available 2027 holiday calendars for July. Regular weekly holidays and organisation-specific leave are separate from the state government’s public holiday list.
August 2027 Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 15 August 2027 | Sunday | Independence Day |
| 15 August 2027 | Sunday | Parsi New Year |
| 15 August 2027 | Sunday | Eid-e-Milad |
August 2027: Three important holidays are currently shown on 15 August 2027, which falls on a Sunday: Independence Day, Parsi New Year and Eid-e-Milad. If these dates remain unchanged in the official notification, all three occasions would fall on the same calendar day.
September 2027 Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 4 September 2027 | Saturday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
September 2027: Ganesh Chaturthi is expected on Saturday, 4 September 2027. The festival is particularly significant in Maharashtra, where Ganesh celebrations are observed widely across cities and towns.
October 2027 Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2 October 2027 | Saturday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| 10 October 2027 | Sunday | Dasara / Vijaya Dashami |
October 2027: The month is expected to include Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti on 2 October and Dasara (Vijaya Dashami) on 10 October. Both dates fall on the weekend.
November 2027 Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 29 October 2027 | Friday | Diwali |
| 30 October 2027 | Saturday | Diwali / Deepavali Holiday |
| 14 November 2027 | Sunday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
November 2027: The main November holiday currently listed is Guru Nanak Jayanti on 14 November. The main Diwali dates fall at the end of October in 2027, with Diwali on 29 October and a Deepavali holiday on 30 October.
Note: Because Diwali falls in October in 2027, it should not be moved into the November table simply because Diwali holidays sometimes occur in November in other years.
December 2027 Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 25 December 2027 | Saturday | Christmas |
December 2027: Christmas falls on Saturday, 25 December 2027 and is expected to be the major public holiday listed for December.
Maharashtra Holiday List 2027 – Quick Summary
| Month | Holiday Dates | Expected Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26 January | 1 |
| February | 19 February | 1 |
| March | 6, 10, 22 March | 3 |
| April | 8, 14, 15, 19 April | 4 |
| May | 1, 17, 20 May | 3 |
| June | 15 June | 1 |
| July | No major holiday listed | 0 |
| August | 15, 15, 15 August | 3 |
| September | 4 September | 1 |
| October | 2, 10, 29, 30 October | 4 |
| November | 14 November | 1 |
| December | 25 December | 1 |
Important: This is a provisional 2027 list, not the final Maharashtra Government notification. The number and dates of officially declared public holidays may change when the government releases its notification.
Will Any Maharashtra Holidays Fall on Weekends in 2027?
Yes. Several expected holidays fall on Saturdays or Sundays in 2027.
Examples include:
- Maha Shivaratri – Saturday, 6 March
- Maharashtra Day – Saturday, 1 May
- Independence Day – Sunday, 15 August
- Parsi New Year – Sunday, 15 August
- Eid-e-Milad – Sunday, 15 August
- Ganesh Chaturthi – Saturday, 4 September
- Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti – Saturday, 2 October
- Dasara – Sunday, 10 October
- Guru Nanak Jayanti – Sunday, 14 November
- Christmas – Saturday, 25 December
A holiday falling on a Saturday or Sunday does not automatically mean that another working day becomes a holiday. Employees should follow their employer’s leave rules and the final Maharashtra Government notification.
Maharashtra Government Holiday List 2027 PDF
The Maharashtra holiday list 2027 PDF will be the most reliable source once the Government of Maharashtra publishes its official public holiday notification.
The previous year’s Maharashtra notification was issued by the General Administration Department on 5 December 2025 and officially declared the 2026 public holidays.
Until the 2027 notification is released, readers should treat the dates on this page as provisional and check the official government notification for the final list.
Maharashtra Bank Holidays 2027
Bank holidays can differ from the general Maharashtra public holiday list. The state government may separately specify holidays applicable to banks, including the annual account-closing holiday.
Therefore, the Maharashtra bank holiday list 2027 should be checked separately once the official 2027 notification is published.
Important: The Maharashtra Government’s official 2027 public holiday notification has not yet been released as of now. The dates below are based on currently available holiday calendars and astronomical/festival date calculations. The list will be updated when the Government of Maharashtra publishes its official 2027 notification.
Frequently Asked Questions
The final number of Maharashtra public holidays for 2027 should be taken from the official state government notification. As of August 2026, the official 2027 notification has not yet been located, so an exact final count should not be claimed.
The official notification is expected to be released later in 2026. The 2026 notification was issued on 5 December 2025.
Maharashtra Day is on Saturday, 1 May 2027. It commemorates the formation of Maharashtra on 1 May 1960.
Ganesh Chaturthi is expected on Saturday, 4 September 2027. The final public holiday status should be confirmed through the Maharashtra Government’s 2027 notification.
Current holiday calendars place the main Diwali date on Friday, 29 October 2027, with a Deepavali holiday on Saturday, 30 October. The official Maharashtra notification should be used to confirm the final government holiday dates.
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