Maharashtra government has already released the official list of public holidays for the year 2025; Full list
As the country gears up to welcome the New Year, individuals have been looking forward to planning long breaks in line with the paid holidays announced by the government. Speaking of which, the Maharashtra government has already released the official list of public holidays for the year 2025, providing adequate clarity on the days when there will be a statewide holiday for all. The annual announcement serves as a reference for public institutions, private organisations, and also individuals who have been planning their schedules for the upcoming year.
In a notification released on December 4, 2024, the Maharashtra government has designated the holidays to offer specific day-offs throughout the year as specially authorised by the Negotiable Instruments Act of 1881. The notification includes a total of 24 public holidays followed by an additional holiday for Bhaubeej.
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Maharashtra’s Public Holidays 2025
Republic Day: January 26, 2025 (Sunday)
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti: February 19, 2025 (Wednesday)
Mahashivratri: February 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Holi: March 14, 2025 (Friday)
Gudhi Padwa: March 30, 2025 (Sunday)
Ramzan-Id (Id-Ul-Fitra): March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Ram Navami: April 6, 2025 (Sunday)
Mahavir Janmakalyanak: April 10, 2025 (Thursday)
Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti: April 14, 2025 (Monday
Good Friday: April 18, 2025 (Friday)
Maharashtra Din: May 1, 2025 (Thursday)
Buddha Purnima: May 12, 2025 (Monday)
Bakri ID (Id-Uz-Zuha): June 7, 2025 (Saturday)
Muharram: July 6, 2025 (Sunday)
Independence Day: August 15, 2025 (Friday)
Parsi New Year (Shahenshahi): August 15, 2025 (Friday)
Ganesh Chaturthi: August 27, 2025 (Wednesday)
Id-E-Milad : September 5, 2025 (Friday)
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti: October 2, 2025 (Thursday)
Dussehra: October 2, 2025 (Thursday)
Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan): October 21, 2025 (Tuesday)
Diwali (Bali Pratipada): October 22, 2025 (Wednesday)
Guru Nanak Jayanti: November 5, 2025 (Wednesday)
Christmas: December 25, 2025 (Thursday)
While there are 24 public leaves for the year 2025, the government has announced an additional holiday for Bhaubeej on October 23, 2025 (Thursday), thus bringing the total number to 25. However, the October 23 leave will be implemented for State government offices, State public sector undertakings, Municipal corporations, Municipal councils, Nagar panchayats, Zilla parishads, Panchayat samitis, and Village panchayats.
The government has also instructed banks to observe a holiday on April 1, 2024, for the sole purpose of closing their annual accounts. All the other government offices will remain exempted from this holiday.
