The Maharashtra Government has announced an additional local holiday on November 9, 2026, for state government and semi-government offices across Mumbai.
The decision has been taken in view of the Diwali festivities and will be applicable to establishments located in Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban districts. The announcement was made through an official government circular issued in the name of the Governor of Maharashtra. With this declaration, employees working in the concerned government offices will get an additional day off during the festive period. The latest notification supplements the list of local holidays previously announced for Mumbai’s government establishments.
November 9 Holiday Added To Existing Local Holiday List
The newly declared holiday is in addition to two local holidays previously approved by the Maharashtra Government for government and semi-government offices in Mumbai. These holidays were announced for Gopalkala, popularly celebrated as Dahi Handi, and Anant Chaturdashi. Through a circular dated October 8, 2026, the state government had declared September 5, 2026, a local holiday on account of Gopalkala. Similarly, another notification issued on August 28, 2026, had designated September 28, 2026, as a holiday for Anant Chaturdashi. The latest decision extends the additional holiday provision to Diwali celebrations.
Government Circular Issued Under Existing Holiday Provisions
The Maharashtra Government has issued the November 9 holiday notification under the provisions of Government Decision No. PCH- and S. Number 21/III/B, dated November 5, 1958. The official circular has been digitally signed and authenticated by Atul Patne, Principal Secretary to the Government of Maharashtra. The notification formally communicates the administration’s decision to grant an additional holiday to the concerned offices in Mumbai. It also serves as the official reference for the implementation of the order across the departments and establishments covered under its jurisdiction. The declaration has been made through the prescribed government administrative procedure.
Where To Check The Official Diwali Holiday Notification
Members of the public and government employees can access the official notification through the Maharashtra Government’s website, maharashtra.gov.in. The circular is available on the portal under the code number specified in the original government communication. Copies of the order have also been forwarded to several important administrative offices, including the Governor’s Secretariat, Chief Minister’s Office and the offices of both Deputy Chief Ministers. State ministers, government departments, Mumbai’s civic administration, district authorities and other concerned government establishments have also received the notification to ensure that the additional holiday is communicated and implemented accordingly.