The Maharashtra government has made a shocking announcement to the people. The public holiday declared on 5 September has now been cancelled. Instead, the government has declared a public holiday on 8 September. This order will be applicable in all the districts of the state.
In the notification issued by the state government, it has been said that all government offices, schools and some private offices will remain closed on September 8. At the same time, September 5 will now be a normal working day. However, despite the holiday in Maharashtra, the stock market will not be closed on September 8.
Impact on banking
The biggest impact of this change will be on the banking sector. According to the guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the holiday declared by the state government also applies to banks. That is, now the bank holiday will be on September 8 instead of September 5. Customers have to keep in mind that during this time ATM and online banking services will remain operational, but bank branches will remain closed.
Schools and colleges will remain closed
All government and private schools and colleges in Maharashtra will remain closed on September 8. Earlier, the school holiday was fixed on September 5, but now students will have to study on that day. The Education Department has clarified that this order will be applicable to all districts equally.
Impact on government and private offices
All state government offices, municipal corporations, panchayat offices and other institutions will also remain closed on September 8. On September 5, normal work will be carried out everywhere. This decision will also apply to private companies. However, in the IT sector and private offices, this decision will depend on the management policy.
Reason for change in holidays
The official reason why the government made this change has not been made clear yet. However, it is believed that the holiday has been extended due to a major religious event to be held on 8 September and administrative convenience. Such changes have been seen many times before, when holidays have been changed for local festivals or special occasions.
Impact on people’s planning
Many people had already made plans for September 5. Now the change in the holiday will affect their plans. It is possible that many bookings may have to be cancelled.
Conclusion
This decision of the Maharashtra government is important for the people, especially those who are associated with government work, banking or education sector. Now there will be no holiday on 5 September in the state and all institutions will remain closed on 8 September. People will have to plan their plans accordingly.
