Important DaysSaturday, 2 May 2026·The Hindu
Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Foundation Day were observed on 1 May 2026 under Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960
Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Foundation Day were observed on 1 May 2026, marking the 1960 formation of both states.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 1 May 2026, Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Foundation Day were observed to mark the formation of both states on 1 May 1960 under the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960.
Key specifics
- The Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960 divided the bilingual Bombay State into Maharashtra and Gujarat.
- Maharashtra was formed on 1 May 1960 for Marathi and Konkani-speaking populations.
- Gujarat was formed on the same date for Gujarati and Kutchi-speaking populations.
- The main Maharashtra Day parade is held annually at Shivaji Park, Dadar in Mumbai.
- Gujarat Foundation Day is also known as Gujarat Sthapana Diwas.
Exam lens
Question type: important days and state formation, act-year match, parade venue; remember 1 May 1960, Bombay Reorganisation Act, Shivaji Park Dadar, and Gujarat Sthapana Diwas.