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Mahavir Jayanti 2026 holiday: Are government offices, schools, banks and colleges closed on March 31?

Mahavir Jayanti Holiday 2026: Mahavir Jayanti will be observed on March 31, 2026. Since it is a gazetted holiday, schools, banks, post offices and stock markets will remain closed tomorrow. Mahavir Jayanti is the most significant day for Jain community people. Schools in most states will remain closed. Karnataka is observing a holiday today on Mahavir Jayanti.