Maharashtra government declares Raksha Bandhan holiday in Mumbai

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The Maharashtra government has announced that Friday, August 28, 2026, will be observed as a local holiday for all state and semi-government offices in the Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban districts to mark Raksha Bandhan.

This holiday replaces the previously scheduled local holiday for Gopal Kala (Dahi Handi), which had been set for September 5. The announcement was communicated via the official Aaple Sarkar portal.

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Maharashtra Government · Mumbai City · Mumbai Suburban District

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The Maharashtra government declared August 28, 2026, a local holiday for state and semi-government offices in Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban district for Raksha Bandhan.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Raksha Bandhan holiday replaces the previously scheduled local holiday for Gopal Kala (Dahi Handi) set for September 5.

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Blue Dart Celebrates YaadonKaBandhan with Special Rakhi Express Offers [businessnewsthisweek.com]

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