India Today news: In this short news article, read about the holiday for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti details, the history behind celebrating this birthday, the father’s name, wishes, quotes, photos, etc.
First things first, the 19th Feb is celebrated in Maharashtra as Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti Day. On this day, banks in Maharashtra will remain closed due to a holiday in memory of the Maratha Empire founder Chhatrapati Shivaji. This holiday is announced under the RBI Instruments Act, 1881. This holiday is for Maharashtra state only; in the remaining states of India, 19th October 2025 is not a holiday. However, if the bank declares that it is a holiday, then the bank will be closed. Although banks are closed, digital banking, i.e Transaction of money for sending and receiving money via UPI, will remain unaffected.
So on this day, the employees of the bank in Maharashtra, government offices, etc, will have a public holiday on this day. Additionally, for educational institutions or universities, it depends on the school authority’s notice. It has been announced that government schools and colleges will remain closed on this day. While in some private schools, this day may not be a holiday, and it depends on the school authority to declare a holiday or not.
On this day, the big news is that the BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) and NSE will observe a settlement holiday on this Jayanti. You can see the festival being observed in the city with lots of cultural programs. For tourists and residents, it would be a great time to celebrate it.
Point to note: there will also be cultural events, including programs like debates, speeches, short plays, processions, etc. One important news is that 19th February in Maharashtra will be observed as a dry day as per the government order.
Why is 19 February a holiday in Maharashtra?
As mentioned above, 19 Feb is also the birth date of Shivaji, the ruler of the Maratha Empire, and in memory of his birth anniversary, this holiday is observed. On this day, the stock market, the Auction market, and the currency market will also be closed.
Celebrating such an observation in Maharashtra shows that it has a rich cultural and traditional history. It also inspires the younger generations to work harder and become successful people in life for the mother country. Shivaji was an iconic person, and he inspired millions of people on earth with his great acts of valour, honesty, teaching, and self-governance.
A Short History of Shivaji
Do you know that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, also known as Shivaji Bhonsle, was born on 19th February 1630 and passed away on 3rd April 1680? He was born in Pune district in a Maratha family. His father’s name was Shahaji Bhonsle, who worked for the Deccan Sultanates as a Maratha general, and his mother’s name was Jijabai. If we talk about his achievements, he was the first Chhatrapati amongst the Marathas in India. He founded the Hindavi Swarajya, meaning Self-rule of Hindavi Citizens..
Wishes to send to friends and family on this day
See below the top 10 wishes that you can send to friends and relatives on the birth anniversary of Maratha ruler Shivaji.
- Happy Shivaji Jayanti Day 2025, my dear friend. Let this festival observation inspire you to overcome any challenges in life and become successful.
- May this observance of Shivaji Jayanti Day 2025 bring all happiness to your life and take away all your sorrows.
- With Shivaji’s teachings of courage, leadership, and righteousness, prosperity comes to your li.fe
- Let this observance of Shivaji be a memory of you and my existence, and support each other together
- Wishing you on this auspicious day to remove all obstacles to come in your future with Shivaji’s blessings
- Let his blessings bring the fruits of happiness to your family and friends. Happy Chhatrapati Day 2025
- Wishing you a very memorable anniversary observance of Shivaji’s birthday 2025
- A joyous Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti Day 2025, my dear friend/cousin/brother/sister. I wish you all get inspired by his teachings and dedication in all your professional careers.
- Jai Shivaji Jayanti Day 2025. Wishing you all strength and courage
- Happy Shivaji Jayanti; may his teachings guide you to achieve your goals in life
Top favourite quotes of Shivaji Maharaj
- When you start loving your goals, you don’t see obstacles, only the path ahead
- ..Freedom is a boon which everyone has a right to receive
- Never bend your head; always hold it high
- No Need to learn from one’s own fault; we learn a lot from others’ mistakes
- There is nothing impossible for him who does not doubt
- The king is a servant of the people
- One who keeps his word is a true king
- A true worries never fears death; he fears only being defeated
- Loyalty is the greatest virtue of a true warrior
- God is the greatest king of all
Why is this festival celebrated twice?
As you might have heard or seen before, this festival is observed twice a year. This is because of the difference between the Hindu calendar and the Gregorian Calendar. But what is generally chosen is the 19th of February by the government as a public holiday.
Here, you have read about the 19th February holiday details on account of Chhatrapati Shivaji Day 2025. You might have understood now that this festival is a public holiday in India.
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