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Mumbai Govt Offices Declared Raksha Bandhan Holiday on August 28
✍️ News18
🗓 11 Aug 2026, 12:48 PM
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The Maharashtra government has announced that all government offices in Mumbai will observe Raksha Bandhan as a holiday on August 28, allowing employees to celebrate the festival.
The Maharashtra government has announced that all government offices in Mumbai will be closed on August 28 to observe Raksha Bandhan.
This move follows a growing trend of recognizing cultural festivals as official holidays, similar to Diwali and Holi.
Employees of government departments in Mumbai can now plan to celebrate Raksha Bandhan with their families, a decision that is expected to boost morale.
The announcement did not mention any changes to private sector or other public sector units outside Mumbai.
This move follows a growing trend of recognizing cultural festivals as official holidays, similar to Diwali and Holi.
Employees of government departments in Mumbai can now plan to celebrate Raksha Bandhan with their families, a decision that is expected to boost morale.
The announcement did not mention any changes to private sector or other public sector units outside Mumbai.