Maharashtra Government Holiday 2022: The list of holidays can differ from one state to another depending upon the state and which festivals are prominent in the region. Check here the list of public holidays in Maharashtra for 2022. Both the central and state governments have declared the calendar of holidays for the central and state government employees.

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Maharashtra, abbr. MH or Maha, is a state in the western and central peninsular region of India occupying a substantial portion of the Deccan Plateau. Maharashtra is the second-most populous state in India as well as the second-most populous country subdivision in the world.

India celebrates three national holidays every year; in January, we celebrate Republic Day to honour the creation of our constitution. Independence Day is celebrated in August to honour freedom from the United Kingdom. Finally, Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated in October.

Public Holidays 2022 Maharashtra – Quick Facts

  • Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti: February 19
  • Diwali 2022 Date: October 24, 26
  • Holi 2022 Date: March 18
  • Gudi Padwa 2022 Date: April 02
  • Ganesh Chaturthi 2022 Date: August 31

Maharashtra Government Holiday List 2022

The State Government of Maharashtra has released the notification of the following days to be observed as Gazetted and Restricted Holidays for the Government offices in Maharashtra during the year 2022.

महाराष्ट्र सरकारच्या सुट्टीची यादी 2022 अधिसूचना

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2022

NOTIFICATION

No.PHD.1121/C.R.97/Desk-29: In exercise of the powers entrusted to it by the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs vide its Notification No.39/I/68/JUDI-3, dated the 8th May 1968, the Government of Maharashtra hereby declares the following days as Public Holidays in the State of Maharashtra during the calendar year 2022:

(A) Public Holidays

  1. Republic Day – 26th January 2022 – Wednesday
  2. Maha shivratri – 1st March 2022 – Tuesday
  3. Holi (Second Day) – 18th March 2022 – Friday
  4. Mahavir Jayanti – 14th April, 2022 – Thursday
  5. Dr.Baba saheb Ambedkar Jayanti – 14th April 2022 – Thursday
  6. Good Friday – 15th April, 2022 – Friday
  7. Ramzan-Id(Id-Ul-Fitr) (Shawal-1) – 3rd May 2022 – Tuesday
  8. Buddha Pournima – 16th May 2022 – Monday
  9. Moharum – 9thAugust 2022 – Tuesday
  10. Independence Day – 15th August, 2022 – Monday
  11. Parsi New Year (Shahenshahi) – 16th August 2022 – Tuesday
  12. Ganesh Chaturthi – 31st August, 2022 – Wednesday
  13. Dasara – 5th October 2022 – Wednesday
  14. Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan) – 24th October 2022 – Monday
  15. Diwali (Bali Pratipada) – 26th October 2022 – Wednesday
  16. Guru Nanak Jayanti – 8th November 2022 – Tuesday

(B) For Banks

To enable to Banks to close their yearly accounts: 1st April 2022 – Friday

Above holiday is limited for the Banks only. This holiday is not admissible to the Government Offices.

(C) The following Holiday’s falls on Saturday and Sunday

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti – 19th February, 2022 – Saturday
  2. Gudhi Padwa – 2nd April, 2022 – Saturday
  3. Ram Navami – 10th April, 2022 – Sunday
  4. Maharashtra Din – 1st May, 2022 – Sunday
  5. Bakri ID (Id-Uz-Zuha) – 10th July, 2022 – Sunday
  6. Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti – 2nd October, 2022 – Sunday
  7. Id-E-Milad – 9th October, 2022 – Sunday
  8. Christmas – 25th December, 2022 – Sunday

The holidays listed under (A) above are notified as public holidays under section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (XXVI of 1881).

By order and in the name of the Governor of Maharashtra

J.J.VALVI
Deputy Secretary to Government.

General Administration Department
Madam Cama Road, Hutatma Rajguru Chowk, Mantralaya
Mumbai 400 032, dated the 2nd December 2021

NOTIFICATION

No.PHD.1120/C.R.97/Desk-29.— The Government of Maharashtra has separately declared 16 Public Holidays for the year 2022 notified the section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (XXIV of 1881) as per Notification No. PHD. 1121/C.R. 97/Desk-29, dated 2nd December 2021.

2. The State Government has also decided to declare following additional holiday for the offices of the State Government, State Public Sector undertakings, Municipal Corporation, Municipal Council, Nagar Panchayat, Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samittee and Village Panchayat.

1. Bhaubeej – 26th October, 2022 – Wednesday

By order and in the name of the Governor of Maharashtra,

J.J. VALVI,
Deputy Secretary to Government

Maharashtra Government Holiday List 2022 Month Wise

Maharashtra Government Holidays in January 2022

  • 26 January 2022 – Wednesday – Republic Day

Maharashtra Government Holidays in February 2022

  • 19 February 2022 – Saturday – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti

Maharashtra Government Holidays in March 2022

  • 1 March 2022 – Tuesday – Maha Shivaratri
  • 19 March 2022 – Saturday – Holi

Maharashtra Government Holidays in April 2022

  • 2 April 2022 – Saturday – Gudi Padwa
  • 10 April 2022 – Sunday – Ram Navami
  • 14 April 2022 – Thursday – Mahavir Jayanti
  • 14 April 2022 – Thursday – Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
  • 15 April 2022 – Friday – Good Friday

Maharashtra Government Holidays in May 2022

  • 1 May 2022 – Sunday – Maharashtra Day
  • 3 May 2022 – Tuesday – Idul Fitr
  • 16 May 2022 – Monday – Buddha Purnima

Maharashtra Government Holidays in June 2022

  • No Govt Holidays in June 2022

Maharashtra Government Holidays in July 2022

  • 10 July 2022 – Sunday – Bakrid / Eid al Adha

Maharashtra Government Holidays in August 2022

  • 9 August 2022 – Tuesday – Muharram
  • 15 August 2022 – Monday – Independence Day
  • 16 August 2022 – Tuesday – Parsi New Year
  • 31 August 2022 – Wednesday – Ganesh Chaturthi

Maharashtra Government Holidays in September 2022

  • No Govt Holidays in September 2022

Maharashtra Government Holidays in October 2022

  • 2 October 2022 – Sunday – Gandhi Jayanti
  • 5 October 2022 – Wednesday – Vijaya Dashami
  • 9 October 2022 – Sunday – Eid e Milad
  • 25 October 2022 – Tuesday – Diwali
  • 26 October 2022 – Wednesday – Deepavali Holiday

Maharashtra Government Holidays in November 2022

  • 8 November 2022 – Tuesday – Guru Nanak Jayanti

Maharashtra Government Holidays in December 2022

  • 25 December 2022 – Sunday – Christmas Day

The following Holiday’s falls on Saturday and Sunday

  • Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti: 19 February 2022: Saturday
  • Gudhi Padwa: 02 April 2022: Saturday
  • Ram Navami: 10 April 2022: Sunday
  • Maharashtra Din: 01 May 2022: Sunday
  • Bakri ID (Id-Uz-Zuha): 10 July 2022: Sunday
  • Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti: 02 October 2022: Sunday
  • Id-E-Milad: 09 October 2022: Sunday
  • Christmas: 25 December 2022: Sunday

Maharashtra Government Holidays 2022 PDF Download

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List of Bank Holidays in Maharashtra 2022

All the above-mentioned public holidays will be observed by the banks in Maharashtra state. Other than this, the banks in Maharashtra also mark all Sundays and second and fourth Saturdays as holidays. However, it should be noted that services like ATM, IMPS, NEFT, etc remain active on the bank holidays.

School Holidays in Maharashtra 2022

Almost every Government holiday mentioned above are observed by the schools of Maharashtra state. Other than this, Sundays are marked as holidays too. However, Saturdays are not observed as holidays by all the schools and every school has its own policy regarding this. One can find the details about the School Holidays in Maharashtra 2022 from the school’s annual holiday calendar. The same can be found in the school prospectus or its official website.