Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: What Is Open and Closed Across Mumbai on September 14
Mumbai is observing Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14, with schools, colleges, banks, courts and stock markets closed for the public holiday. Suburban trains, BEST buses, hospitals and metro services will continue operating, with select metro lines running until 12:30am during the festival period.
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Mumbai is observing Ganesh Chaturthi on Monday, September 14, with the public holiday affecting the operating schedules of schools, colleges, banks, courts and financial markets.
While several institutions are closed, essential services and public transport remain operational. Metro services have also been extended during the Ganeshotsav period to help accommodate the large number of devotees travelling across the city.
What is open in Mumbai on Ganesh Chaturthi?
Metro services: Maha Mumbai Metro has extended services on Lines 2A, 7, 9 and 2B until 12:30am from September 14 to 25.
The last trains will leave at 12:30am instead of the usual 11pm from Andheri West and Dahisar East on Line 2A, Gundavali and Kashigaon on Lines 7 and 9, and Maharashtra Nagar-Mandale and Chembur on Line 2B.
The network will also add 10 to 15 trips each day during the extended operating period.
Mumbai local trains and BEST buses: Suburban railway services and BEST buses will continue to operate on September 14. Commuters can use the regular public transport network, although crowds and traffic restrictions may increase around major Ganpati celebration areas.
Hospitals: Hospitals and emergency medical services will remain operational. Emergency departments, ambulances and critical-care facilities will function as usual. Patients with non-emergency appointments or scheduled procedures should confirm arrangements with their respective hospitals.
What is closed in Mumbai on September 14?
Schools and colleges: Educational institutions across Maharashtra will remain closed for Ganesh Chaturthi.
Banks: Banks in Mumbai, including public and private-sector branches, will remain closed. ATMs, digital banking and online payment services will continue to be available.
Stock markets: The NSE and BSE will observe a full trading holiday on September 14. Equity trading will resume on the next scheduled market session.
Courts: Courts across Mumbai will remain closed, with regular proceedings and administrative work suspended for the holiday.
Commodity market: The Multi Commodity Exchange, or MCX, will remain closed during the morning session from 9am to 5pm. Trading will resume at 5pm, with the evening session scheduled to continue until 11:30pm, or up to 11:55pm.
Mumbai public transport gets extended festival hours
The extended metro schedule is aimed at supporting increased travel during Ganeshotsav. With celebrations taking place across Mumbai, commuters are expected to see heavier passenger volumes and traffic around major pandals and immersion routes.
For people visiting Ganpati celebrations, public transport may offer an alternative to travelling by road, particularly during peak festival hours.
Mumbai Weekly Staff
Editorial correspondent reporting on national and global stories for Mumbai Weekly.
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