Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has officially declared holidays for Narali Purnima on August 8 and Jyeshtha Gauri Visarjan on September 2, 2025. The decision, reported by NDTV Marathi, applies to all state government and semi-government offices located in Mumbai city and suburban districts.

As per the order, schools and colleges across Mumbai and Maharashtra will also remain closed on August 8 (Friday) for Narali Purnima. A copy of the circular has been sent to various departments, including the High Court, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), district collectors, and other relevant authorities.

In light of the holiday, Mumbai University has postponed all examinations scheduled for August 8. тАЬDue to the local holiday of Narali Pournima, the examination scheduled for August 8, 2025, has been rescheduled. The revised date will be announced soon,тАЭ the university informed in an official notice.

Apart from these, Independence Day will be observed as a public holiday on August 15 (Friday) and Ganesh Chaturthi on August 27 (Wednesday).

Narali Pournima, also known as Coconut Day, is a traditional Hindu festival celebrated primarily in the coastal regions of Maharashtra, Goa, and parts of Konkan, especially by the fishing communities.

When Is It Celebrated?

On the full moon day (Purnima) in the Hindu month of Shravan (usually in July or August). In 2025, it falls on August 8.

What Does It Celebrate?

Narali means coconut, and Pournima means full moon. The festival marks the end of the monsoon and the beginning of the new fishing season. It is a thanksgiving to the sea god, Varuna, for protecting fishermen and providing bounty.

Key Traditions:

Offerings of coconuts are made to the sea or water bodies, symbolizing respect and gratitude. Fisherfolk decorate and worship their boats, and new fishing expeditions begin after this day. Festive meals include dishes made with coconut, like narali bhaat (sweet coconut rice).

Raksha Bandhan is also celebrated on the same day in many parts of India.

Cultural Significance:

Narali Pournima blends spiritual devotion, seasonal transition, and economic tradition, especially important to coastal livelihoods.