Is 19th February holiday for chhatrapati shivaji Jayanti day in India?

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 thing first the 19th Feb is celebrated in Mumbai state as the Chatrapati Shivaji Jayanti day. On this day banks in Maharashtra will remain closed due to a holiday in memory of the Maratha empire Founder Chatrapati Shivaji. This holiday is announced under the RBI Instruments Act 1881. This holiday is for the Maharashtra state online and in another remaining state 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, govt 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 govt 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 too to declare a holiday or not.

On this day one big news is that the BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) and NSE will observe a settlement holiday with this Jayanti. You can see today the festival observation in the city with lots of cultural programs. For tourists and local residents, it would be a great time to celebrate it.

Point to be noted that there will also be cultural events including programs like debates, speeches, short plays, processions, etc. One important news is that the 19th Feb in Maharashtra will be observed dry day as per govt order.

Why is 19 February a holiday in Maharashtra?

As mentioned above also 19 Feb is 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 stock market, Auction market, and currency market will also be closed.

Celebrating such observation in Maharashtra shows it has a rich cultural, and traditional history. It also inspires the younger generations to work harder and become a successful person in life for the mother country. Shivaji was an iconic person and it inspired millions of people on earth with his great acts of valor, honesty, teaching, and self-governance.

A Short History of Shivaji

Do you know Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj also known as Shivaji Bhonsale 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 is Shahaji Bhonsle who worked for the Deccan Sultanates as a Maratha general and his mother’s name is Jijabai. If we talk about his achievements, he was the first chhatrapati amongst the Marathas in India. He founded the Hidavi Swarajya meaning Self-rule of Hindavi Citizen

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 this birth anniversary of Maratha ruler Shivaji.

1. Happy Shivaji Jayanti Day 2025 my dear friend. Let this festival observation inspire you to overcome any challenges in life and become successful.
2. May this observation of Shivajijayanti Day 2025 bring all happiness to your life and take away all your sorrows.
3. With Shivaji’s teachings of courage, leadership, and righteousness guide, prosperity comes to your life
4. Let this observation of Shivaji be a memory of you and my existence and support together
5. Wish you on this auspicious day, to remove all obstacles to come in life in your future with Shivaji blessings
6. Let his blessing pour fruits of happiness to your family and friends, Happy Chatrapati day2025
7. Wishing you a very memorable anniversary observation of Shivaji’s birthday 2025
8. A joyous Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti Day 2025 my dear friend/cousin/brother/sister, I wish you all get inspired by his teaching and dedication in all your professional careers.
9. Jai Shivaji Jayanti Day 2025, Wishing you all strength and courage
10. Happy Shivaji Jayanti, may his teaching guide you to achieve your goals in life

Top favorite quotes of Shivaji Maharaj

1. When you start loving your goals , you dont see obstacles, only the path ahead

2. Freedom is a boon which eevryone has  aright to receive

3. Never Bend your head always Hold it high

4. No Need to be learned from own fault, we can l;earn a lot from otehr mistakes

5. There is nothing impiossible fro him who does nhot doubt

6. The king is a servant of the people

7. One who keeps his word is a true king

8. A true worries never fears death, he fears only being defeated

9. Loyalty is the greatest virtueof true warrior

10. God is the greatest king of all

Why this festival is 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 date. But what is generally chosen is the 19th of February by the govt as a public holiday.

Here, you have read about the 19th February holiday details on account of Chattrapati Shivaji Day 2025. You might have understood now that this festival is a public holiday in India.

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