Maharashtra Bank Holiday

On the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) banks and commercial banks remain closed. Banks in Maharashtra observe several other holidays during the calendar year. Read ahead to know the list of Maharashtra bank holidays in 2021.

Bank Holidays Calendar in Maharashtra:

Banks in Maharashtra remain closed on the mandatory second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Maharashtra bank holidays calendar also include national holidays as well as holidays unique to the state. Businesses and other institutions are closed during bank holidays in Maharashtra.

List of Bank Holidays in Maharashtra 2021:

Below is the list of Maharashtra bank holidays with date, day and the holiday name:

Bank Holidays in Maharashtra During January 2021

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	9 January	Second Saturday
Saturday	23 January	Fourth Saturday
Tuesday	26 January	Republic Day

Bank Holidays in Maharashtra During February 2021

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	13 February	Second Saturday
Friday	19 February	Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
Saturday	27 February	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Maharashtra During March 2021

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	11 March	Mahashivratri
Saturday	13 March	Second Saturday
Saturday	27 March	Fourth Saturday
Monday	29 March	Holi

Bank Holidays in Maharashtra During April 2021

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	2 April	Good Friday
Saturday	10 April	Second Saturday
Tuesday	13 April	Gudi Padwa
Wednesday	14 April	Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
Wednesday	21 April	Ram Navami
Saturday	24 April	Fourth Saturday
Sunday	25 April	Mahavir Jayanti

Bank Holidays in Maharashtra During May 2021

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	1 May	Maharashtra Day
Saturday	8 May	Second Saturday
Thursday	13 May	Eid-ul-Fitr
Saturday	22 May	Fourth Saturday
Wednesday	26 May	Buddha Purnima

Bank Holidays in Maharashtra During June 2021

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	12 June	Second Saturday
Saturday	26 June	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Maharashtra During July 2021

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	10 July	Second Saturday
Tuesday	20 July	Bakrid/Eid-al-Adha
Saturday	24 July	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Maharashtra During August 2021

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	14 August	Second Saturday
Sunday	15 August	Independence Day
Tuesday	17 August	Parsi New Year
Thursday	19 August	Muharram
Saturday	28 August	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Maharashtra During September 2021

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	10 September	Ganesh Chaturthi
Saturday	11 September	Second Saturday
Saturday	25 September	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Maharashtra During October 2021

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	2 October	Gandhi Jayanti
Saturday	9 October	Second Saturday
Friday	15 October	Vijaya Dashami
Tuesday	19 October	Eid-e-Milad
Saturday	23 October	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Maharashtra During November 2021

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	4 November	Diwali
Friday	5 November	Deepavali Holiday
Saturday	13 November	Second Saturday
Friday	19 November	Guru Nanak Gurpurab
Saturday	27 November	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Maharashtra During December 2021

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	11 December	Second Saturday
Saturday	25 December	Christmas

Check: Bank Holidays List 2021 in India

Note: The list of Maharashtra bank holidays is applicable across the state. Also, it is applicable to the below cities:

• Pune
• Mumbai
• Aurangabad
• Nagpur
• Nashik
• Solapur
• Navi Mumbai
• Amravati
• Kolhapur
• Chandrapur
• Akola
• Latur
• Ahmednagar
• Kalyan
• Thane
• Jalgaon
• Panvel
• Vasai-Virar

Check: India Public Holidays List 2021

Places to Visit During Bank Holidays in Maharashtra:

By planning your leaves along with public or bank holidays, you can visit some of the best tourist destinations in Maharashtra. Below are some of the top tourist places to visit in Maharashtra:

• Mumbai: The financial capital of India, Mumbai is also the home to Bollywood. Mumbai is known for its cosmopolitan nature and the fast-paced life. Apart from colonial architecture, the city boasts of must visit places such as Gateway of India, Marine Drive, etc.
  
• Ajanta and Ellora Caves: Situated in Aurangabad, Ajanta and Ellora caves are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The caves are the largest rock-cut monastery cave complexes in the world. People from across the world visit the caves which were built in the 2nd century.
  
• Matheran: Matheran is the closest hill station to the city of Mumbai. Discovered by the British in 1850, at the height of 2625 feet, the hill station is a must-visit for its serene location and cool weather.
  
• Panchgani: Located closer to Mahabaleshwar, the popular hill station is known for its breathtaking views and cool weather. One can spend some quality time at a resort or take a trek or walk in the serene hill station.

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