New Delhi, May 1 -- Maharashtra Day, commonly known as Maharashtra Din, is celebrated every year on May 1 and is observed as a state holiday. The day commemorating the formation of Marathi-speaking state of Maharashtra is being celebrated on Thursday this year. The Day is celebrated with official ceremonies, including parades, and cultural events across the state.

May 1 holds immense significance all over the world as International Labour Day is celebrated on this day. It is an important day in Indian history as well as the division of the Bombay State took place on this day in 1960.

Maharashtra Day is among one of the 14 listed trading holidays for 2025. Indian stock exchanges - National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE - will be obser...