RBI Reference City: Mumbai / Nagpur
Bank Holidays 2026 — Maharashtra
24 declared bank holidays for Maharashtra in 2026, as notified by the Reserve Bank of India under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
24
Total Holidays
5
National
19
State
0
Regional
Reminder: All 2nd and 4th Saturdays (approx. 24 days/year) and Sundays are weekly offs in addition to the holidays listed below. Internet banking, UPI, ATMs, and NEFT/RTGS remain available 24×7.
NationalStateRegional
January 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 January | Mon | Republic Day | National |
February 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 February | Thu | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti | State |
March 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 March | Tue | Holi | State |
| 19 March | Thu | Gudhi Padwa | State |
| 20 March | Fri | Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id) | State |
| 21 March | Sat | Ramzan-Id 2nd Day | State |
| 26 March | Thu | Ram Navami | State |
| 31 March | Tue | Mahavir Jayanti | State |
April 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 April | Wed | Annual Bank Closing | National |
| 3 April | Fri | Good Friday | State |
| 14 April | Tue | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti | State |
May 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Fri | Maharashtra Din / May Day | State |
| 28 May | Thu | Bakri Id (Id-Ul-Adha) | State |
June 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 June | Fri | Muharram | State |
August 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 August | Sat | Independence Day | National |
| 26 August | Wed | Id-E-Milad (Prophet's Birthday) | State |
| 28 August | Fri | Raksha Bandhan | State |
September 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 September | Mon | Ganesh Chaturthi | State |
| 15 September | Tue | Ganesh Chaturthi 2nd Day | State |
October 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 October | Fri | Gandhi Jayanti | National |
| 19 October | Mon | Dussehra | State |
November 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 November | Tue | Diwali / Bali Pratipada | State |
| 24 November | Tue | Guru Nanak Jayanti | State |
December 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 December | Fri | Christmas | National |
All 24 Bank Holidays 2026 — Maharashtra at a Glance
| # | Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 January | Mon | Republic Day | National |
| 2 | 19 February | Thu | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti | State |
| 3 | 3 March | Tue | Holi | State |
| 4 | 19 March | Thu | Gudhi Padwa | State |
| 5 | 20 March | Fri | Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id) | State |
| 6 | 21 March | Sat | Ramzan-Id 2nd Day | State |
| 7 | 26 March | Thu | Ram Navami | State |
| 8 | 31 March | Tue | Mahavir Jayanti | State |
| 9 | 1 April | Wed | Annual Bank Closing | National |
| 10 | 3 April | Fri | Good Friday | State |
| 11 | 14 April | Tue | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti | State |
| 12 | 1 May | Fri | Maharashtra Din / May Day | State |
| 13 | 28 May | Thu | Bakri Id (Id-Ul-Adha) | State |
| 14 | 26 June | Fri | Muharram | State |
| 15 | 15 August | Sat | Independence Day | National |
| 16 | 26 August | Wed | Id-E-Milad (Prophet's Birthday) | State |
| 17 | 28 August | Fri | Raksha Bandhan | State |
| 18 | 14 September | Mon | Ganesh Chaturthi | State |
| 19 | 15 September | Tue | Ganesh Chaturthi 2nd Day | State |
| 20 | 2 October | Fri | Gandhi Jayanti | National |
| 21 | 19 October | Mon | Dussehra | State |
| 22 | 10 November | Tue | Diwali / Bali Pratipada | State |
| 23 | 24 November | Tue | Guru Nanak Jayanti | State |
| 24 | 25 December | Fri | Christmas | National |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bank holidays are there in Maharashtra in 2026?
There are 24 declared bank holidays in Maharashtra in 2026 — 5 national holidays, 19 state holidays. This count does not include 2nd & 4th Saturdays and Sundays, which are weekly offs.
Which city does RBI use as reference for Maharashtra bank holidays?
The Reserve Bank of India publishes bank holiday notifications for Maharashtra using Mumbai / Nagpur as the reference city. Banks in the state follow these notifications.
Is April 1 a bank holiday in 2026?
Yes. April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) is the Annual Bank Closing Day for all banks across India, including those in Maharashtra. Banks use this day to close their annual accounts. Digital banking channels remain available.
Are banks open on 2nd and 4th Saturdays in Maharashtra?
No. Under the IBA bipartite settlement, all 2nd and 4th Saturdays are declared non-working days for banks across India. The 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays are working days (half-day in some banks). All Sundays are also off.
How do bank holidays affect NEFT and RTGS transfers?
NEFT is available 24×7 on all days including bank holidays and Sundays. RTGS operates 24×7 as well. However, same-day settlement for high-value cheques and some interbank transfers may be delayed on declared holidays.
Where can I find the official list of bank holidays?
The Reserve Bank of India publishes the official bank holiday list for Maharashtra on its website under the 'Notifications' section. You can also check the holiday notice displayed at your bank's branch or its official website.
Do private sector banks follow the same holidays?
Yes. All scheduled commercial banks — public sector, private sector, and foreign banks operating in Maharashtra — are required to observe the holidays declared by the RBI under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. However, some private banks may have additional closures for internal reasons.
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Disclaimer: Holiday data is compiled from RBI notifications and official state sources. Dates are subject to change based on subsequent RBI circulars or government orders. Always verify with your bank branch or the RBI official website before planning critical financial transactions.