The Maharashtra government declares Monday, November 9, 2026, an additional local holiday for eligible state and semi-government offices in Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban districts. The day falls between Diwali observances marked on Sunday, November 8 (Lakshmi Pujan), and Tuesday, November 10 (Bali Pratipada), giving employees an extended break during the festival period.
Outlets report the decision is communicated through a government circular issued by the Maharashtra government’s General Administration Department (GAD). Mint and Free Press Journal specify the holiday applies only to the designated government offices in Mumbai and does not extend statewide or automatically cover private offices. NDTV similarly frames the announcement as an order adding to already scheduled local holidays.
While the core details are consistent across coverage, the emphasis differs slightly: some focus on the date’s position within the Diwali calendar and the implications for continuity of time off, while others highlight the scope of offices affected.
