The Maharashtra government shifted the public holiday on account of Eid-e-Milad in Mumbai city and suburban district to September 8. The holiday, which was originally declared for Friday, September 5, 2025, will now be observed on Monday, September 8, 2025.
The announcement was made through an official notification issued by the Department of General Administration on Wednesday.
Why the change?
Maharashtra government shifted the holiday in Mumbai and its suburbs after the Muslim community decided to hold the Eid-e-Milad procession on September 8. The change was made to maintain harmony on Anant Chaturdashi, which falls on September 6, when immersion of Ganpati idols will happen, reported news wire PTI.
In a circular, the General Administration Department (GAD) stated that while the holiday on September 5 will remain unchanged for other districts in the state, it has been shifted to September 8 in Mumbai city and suburbs.
Eid-e-Milad 2025 date
According to list of Gazetted holidays, Eid-e-Milad will be observed on September 5 this year. Hence, Friday, September 5 will be a holiday for government schools and offices across India, except for Mumbai city and its suburbs.
Globally, Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebration will commence on the evening of September 4 and conclude on the evening of September 5.
Are govt offices in Mumbai open on Sept 5?
Government offices in Mumbai city and suburbs will remain open as usual on September 5, the circular clarified.
When is the stock-market holiday?
According to the stock market holiday calendar shared by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE, September 4 is not a stock market holiday. The next stock market holiday will now fall in the month of October.
(This is a developing story. Keep checking for more updates)
