The Government of Maharashtra has officially declared the public holidays for the year 2025 through a notification issued on December 4th, 2024. In line with the powers granted by Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, these holidays are intended to provide citizens with designated days off throughout the year. The notification also includes special provisions for government offices and public sector undertakings, as well as a separate holiday for banks.
Public Holidays in Maharashtra for 2025:
Sr. No. | Holiday | Date | Saka Date | Day |
1 | Republic Day | 26th January 2025 | 6 Magh, 1946 | Sunday |
2 | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti | 19th February 2025 | 30 Magh, 1946 | Wednesday |
3 | Mahashivratri | 26th February 2025 | 07 Phalguna, 1946 | Wednesday |
4 | Holi (Second Day) | 14th March 2025 | 23 Phalguna, 1946 | Friday |
5 | Gudhi Padwa | 30th March 2025 | 09 Chaitra, 1947 | Sunday |
6 | Ramzan-Id (Id-Ul-Fitra) | 31st March 2025 | 10 Chaitra, 1947 | Monday |
7 | Ram Navami | 6th April 2025 | 16 Chaitra, 1947 | Sunday |
8 | Mahavir Janmakalyanak | 10th April 2025 | 20 Chaitra, 1947 | Thursday |
9 | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti | 14th April 2025 | 24 Chaitra, 1947 | Monday |
10 | Good Friday | 18th April 2025 | 28 Chaitra, 1947 | Friday |
11 | Maharashtra Din | 1st May 2025 | 11 Vaishakha, 1947 | Thursday |
12 | Buddha Pournima | 12th May 2025 | 22 Vaishakha, 1947 | Monday |
13 | Bakri Id (Id-Uz-Zuha) | 7th June 2025 | 17 Jyeshtha, 1947 | Saturday |
14 | Moharum | 6th July 2025 | 15 Ashadha, 1947 | Sunday |
15 | Independence Day | 15th August 2025 | 24 Shravana, 1947 | Friday |
16 | Parsi New Year (Shahenshahi) | 15th August 2025 | 24 Shravana, 1947 | Friday |
17 | Ganesh Chaturthi | 27th August 2025 | 05 Bhadrapad, 1947 | Wednesday |
18 | Id-E-Milad | 5th September 2025 | 14 Bhadrapad, 1947 | Friday |
19 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | 2nd October 2025 | 10 Ashvina, 1947 | Thursday |
20 | Dasara | 2nd October 2025 | 10 Ashvina, 1947 | Thursday |
21 | Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan) | 21st October 2025 | 29 Ashvina, 1947 | Tuesday |
22 | Diwali (Bali Pratipada) | 22nd October 2025 | 30 Ashvina, 1947 | Wednesday |
23 | Guru Nanak Jayanti | 5th November 2025 | 14 Kartika, 1947 | Wednesday |
24 | Christmas | 25th December 2025 | 04 Pausha, 1947 | Thursday |
Additional Holiday for Government Offices:
In addition to the 24 public holidays, the Maharashtra Government has declared Bhaubeej on 23rd October, 2025 (Thursday) as an additional holiday for the following entities:
- State Government Offices
- State Public Sector Undertakings
- Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats, Zilla Parishads, Panchayat Samitis, and Village Panchayats.
Special Holiday for Banks:
Banks in Maharashtra will observe a special holiday on 1st April 2025 (Tuesday), exclusively for the purpose of closing their yearly accounts. This holiday will not apply to government offices.