Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Day

• Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Day are celebrated every year on May 1.

• Both states are celebrating their 65th foundation day in 2025.

• Maharashtra and Gujarat were formed in 1960 after the Bombay province was divided into two parts.

• Both states were formed on the basis of language. Marathi-speaking areas were included in Maharashtra, while Gujarati-speaking areas were included in Gujarat.

• The boundaries of the state were defined under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956.