Ganesh Chaturthi in India
Saturday, September 4, 2027 ยท Asia/Kolkata ยท Regional public holiday
When is Ganesh Chaturthi in India in 2027?
Ganesh Chaturthi in India is on Saturday, September 4, 2027 (Asia/Kolkata). As of October 15, 2026, thatโs 324 days ยท about 46 weeks ยท about 11 months. It falls on a Saturday.
Is Ganesh Chaturthi a public holiday in India?
Ganesh Chaturthi is a public holiday in Maharashtra and Karnataka, but not nationwide in India. Saturday, September 4, 2027 is an optional (restricted) holiday for central government employees. For central government offices in Delhi it is a restricted (optional) holiday, and each employee may take two restricted holidays a year. Outside Delhi, the committee for central government offices in each state may instead pick it as one of three extra closed holidays; otherwise it stays a restricted holiday. Each state government sets its own list of holidays.
Days off for Ganesh Chaturthi 2027 in India
- Saturday, September 4, 2027Optional (restricted) holiday (central government employees)
How India celebrates
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated most fervently in Maharashtra, where clay Ganesha idols are installed for days of devotion before joyful immersion processions (visarjan).