Planning a visit to your bank branch, scheduling a loan disbursement, or simply want to mark your calendar in advance? Here is the complete, up-to-date list of bank holidays in Maharashtra 2027, broken down month by month for easy reference. This guide covers RBI-declared holidays, festival closures, and the recurring 2nd & 4th Saturday bank holidays observed across Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, and Thane.
For the complete list of Maharashtra government, public and festival holidays in 2027, check our detailed Maharashtra Holiday List 2027.
Next Upcoming Bank Holiday in Maharashtra
25th August (Tuesday) — Id-E-Milad
Banks across Maharashtra will remain closed on this day in observance of Id-E-Milad, the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad.
Why Do Bank Holiday Dates Matter?
Bank holidays in Maharashtra are declared by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in coordination with the state government and generally fall into three categories:
- National Holidays — such as Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti, observed by banks across India.
- State/Regional Holidays — festivals specific to Maharashtra such as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, Maharashtra Din, and Gudi Padwa-related closures.
- Recurring Saturday Holidays — banks in Maharashtra remain closed on every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, as per RBI guidelines applicable nationwide.
Knowing these dates in advance helps you plan cheque clearances, cash deposits, loan EMI payments, and branch visits without last-minute surprises. On bank holidays, most online and digital banking services (UPI, net banking, mobile banking) continue to work as usual — only physical branch operations and cheque clearing are affected.
January 2027 Bank Holidays Maharashtra
| Day | Date | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Jan 09, 2027 | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| Saturday | Jan 23, 2027 | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| Tuesday | Jan 26, 2027 | Republic Day |
January opens the year with the Republic Day holiday on the 26th, alongside the standard second and fourth Saturday closures.
February 2027 Bank Holidays Maharashtra
| Day | Date | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Feb 13, 2027 | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| Friday | Feb 19, 2027 | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti |
| Saturday | Feb 27, 2027 | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
A key regional holiday this month is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti on February 19, widely observed across Maharashtra.
March 2027 Bank Holidays Maharashtra
| Day | Date | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Mar 06, 2027 | Maha Shivratri |
| Wednesday | Mar 10, 2027 | Id-ul-Fitr |
| Saturday | Mar 13, 2027 | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| Monday | Mar 22, 2027 | Holi |
| Friday | Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Saturday | Mar 27, 2027 | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
March is one of the busiest holiday months, featuring Maha Shivratri, Id-ul-Fitr, Holi, and Good Friday — plan your banking tasks accordingly.
April 2027 Bank Holidays Maharashtra
| Day | Date | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Apr 01, 2027 | Yearly Closing of Bank Accounts |
| Saturday | Apr 10, 2027 | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| Monday | Apr 19, 2027 | Mahavir Jayanti |
| Saturday | Apr 24, 2027 | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
April 1 is reserved for the annual bank account closing process, in addition to Mahavir Jayanti later in the month.
May 2027 Bank Holidays Maharashtra
| Day | Date | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | May 01, 2027 | Maharashtra Din |
| Saturday | May 08, 2027 | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| Monday | May 17, 2027 | Id-ul-Adha |
| Thursday | May 20, 2027 | Buddha Pournima |
| Saturday | May 22, 2027 | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
May 1 marks Maharashtra Din (Maharashtra Day), a state-specific holiday, alongside Id-ul-Adha and Buddha Pournima.
June 2027 Bank Holidays Maharashtra
| Day | Date | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Jun 12, 2027 | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| Tuesday | Jun 15, 2027 | Moharum |
| Saturday | Jun 26, 2027 | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
A relatively light month with Moharum as the only festival holiday, plus the standard Saturday closures.
July 2027 Bank Holidays Maharashtra
| Day | Date | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Jul 10, 2027 | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| Saturday | Jul 24, 2027 | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
July has no festival-specific bank holidays — only the recurring 2nd and 4th Saturday closures.
August 2027 Bank Holidays Maharashtra
| Day | Date | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Aug 14, 2027 | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| Sunday | Aug 15, 2027 | Id-E-Milad |
| Sunday | Aug 15, 2027 | Parsi New Year |
| Sunday | Aug 15, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Saturday | Aug 28, 2027 | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
A rare overlap this year — Independence Day, Id-E-Milad, and Parsi New Year all coincide on August 15, which also happens to be a Sunday.
September 2027 Bank Holidays Maharashtra
| Day | Date | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Sep 04, 2027 | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| Saturday | Sep 11, 2027 | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| Saturday | Sep 25, 2027 | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
Ganesh Chaturthi, one of Maharashtra’s most significant festivals, falls on September 4, with banks closed for the celebration.
October 2027 Bank Holidays Maharashtra
| Day | Date | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Oct 02, 2027 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| Saturday | Oct 09, 2027 | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| Sunday | Oct 10, 2027 | Dasara |
| Saturday | Oct 23, 2027 | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| Friday | Oct 29, 2027 | Deepavali / Diwali |
| Saturday | Oct 30, 2027 | Diwali Amavasaya |
A festival-heavy month with Gandhi Jayanti, Dasara, and back-to-back Diwali holidays — a great time to plan cash withdrawals early.
November 2027 Bank Holidays Maharashtra
| Day | Date | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Nov 13, 2027 | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| Sunday | Nov 14, 2027 | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| Saturday | Nov 27, 2027 | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
Guru Nanak Jayanti is the key festival holiday in November, alongside the usual Saturday closures.
December 2027 Bank Holidays Maharashtra
| Day | Date | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Dec 11, 2027 | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| Saturday | Dec 25, 2027 | Christmas |
| Saturday | Dec 25, 2027 | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
The year wraps up with Christmas on December 25, which also coincides with the 4th Saturday bank holiday.
Maharashtra Bank Holidays 2027 — Quick Facts
- Total festival/national holidays in 2027: Includes Republic Day, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, Holi, Good Friday, Maharashtra Din, Ganesh Chaturthi, Dasara, Diwali, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Christmas, and more.
- Recurring Saturday holidays: Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, banks remain closed statewide.
- Yearly bank account closing: April 1, 2027 is observed as the annual accounts-closing day for banks.
- Applicable to: All public sector, private sector, and cooperative banks operating in Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane, Aurangabad, and other cities.
Bank Holidays Maharashtra 2027 vs 2026
If you’re comparing years, note that festival-based holidays (like Diwali, Holi, Id-ul-Fitr, and Ganesh Chaturthi) shift each year according to the lunar and regional calendars, while fixed-date holidays (Republic Day, Independence Day, Maharashtra Din, Christmas) remain the same. Always check both the 2026 Maharashtra holidays list and the 2027 Maharashtra holidays list if you’re planning transactions spanning the year-end period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, as per RBI guidelines, banks across Maharashtra remain closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month, in addition to all Sundays.
Yes. Digital banking services such as UPI, mobile banking, net banking, and ATMs continue to function normally on bank holidays — only physical branch services and cheque clearances are affected.
Most official bank websites and the RBI publish a downloadable holiday list PDF at the start of each calendar year. You can also save or print the month-wise tables above for quick reference.
The next bank holiday in Maharashtra is on 25th August (Tuesday) — Id-E-Milad.
Yes, RBI-notified holidays apply uniformly to all scheduled commercial banks, cooperative banks, and regional rural banks operating within the state.
Disclaimer: Bank holiday dates are subject to state government notifications and may vary slightly by region within Maharashtra. Always confirm with your specific bank branch for the most accurate, updated schedule closer to the date.
