Maharashtra School Holidays in February 2026: Check Date and Day for School Closure, Download PDF

The Maharashtra school vacation list for February 2026 provides important preparation information for students and parents, ensuring a smooth academic schedule during this intense examination month. 

This article provides students and parents with a full overview of these dates, as well as insights into expected long weekends and administrative closures, helping them to keep organized. This guide allows families to plan around the mid-term revision periods, which are normally held in February, while also remaining up ahead on the official government-mandated closures for every elementary and high school in the state.

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Maharashtra School Holiday February List in 2026

Here is a list of holidays falling on February month offering relief to students who will be appearing for Maharashtra board exams. 

February 1: Guru Ravidas' birthday (Restricted holiday in a few northern regions).

February 12: Swami Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti (Restricted holiday).

February 15: Maha Shivaratri (Holiday in many states).

February 19: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (Holiday in Maharashtra and neighbouring areas).

(Note: Maha Shivaratri school holidays may vary from region to region, it is advised to check with school authorities for school holiday updates on this day.)

Local And Administrative School Closures 

1. State Mourning Period (January 28 - January 30): Schools are closed recently due to the tragic death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Regular operations resumed on January 31, 2026. There will be no future closures linked to this in February.

2. Second and fourth Saturdays: Many elementary schools are closed on the second (February 14) and fourth (February 28) of the month.

3. SSC/HSC Practical Exam Dates: Although not counted as holidays, regular sessions for lower grades are mostly interrupted or transferred online between February 2 and February 18, 2026, to adjust with the Maharashtra State Board practical exams.

Maharashtra CM Announced School Holiday After Demise of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar 

State's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced a state holiday for three days (from January 28, to January 30th, 2026) to mourn the death of Deputy CM and NCP Leader Ajit Pawar. The announcement was made by CM Fadnavis while speaking at a press conference in Mum The tragic demise due to a plane crash early in the morning has left the state in utter shock. Today in a press conference CM Fadnavis has declared a three day state holiday and mourning period for late Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, as confirmed by news agencies.

CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) January 28, 2026

In accordance with the situation, the University of Mumbai has also rescheduled college exams. The exams starting from today January 28, afternoon got postponed amid the current situation. For new dates, the university will release notifications. Students are required to check the University portal for new dates for the examination. Students can check the official statement by University of Mumbai for postpoining of exams.

Long-Weekend Opportunity For Students and Parents

Often known as the ‘Shiv Jayanti’ or Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti in Maharashtra, it is a widely celebrated day in the state. The holiday falls on Thursday, while many private schools in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur may announce a ‘bridge holiday’on Friday, February 20, significant for office workers. Therefore parents can plan a long weekend around this period of time to help in boarding students' studies or for making other plans. 

• It is advised to always check your school's diary, and notifications for optional holidays.

Maharashtra School Holiday February List in 2026, Download PDF 

Important Tips For Parents And Students 

• Students and Parents are advised to trust the official sources for school holiday updates. Check regular updates during the month to avoid confusion between exams.

• Count the holiday on Thursday, February 19 (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti) as your revision days. As the holidays fall just before the tentative start of the SSC theory exams on February 20, students can dedicate this to review formula sheets, quick notes and mind maps instead of covering the entire syllabus.  

• With internal and practical exams set from February 2 to February 18, students should not ignore their theory revision. Parents can help by maintaining a tightly monitored 7-8 hour sleep pattern to avoid burnout before the main papers start.

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