Bihar Holidays 2026 Government, Bank & Pooja Holidays List
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Bihar Holidays 2026
Government, Bank & Pooja Holidays List

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Is today a Holiday in Bihar?

Today

(28 January 2026)
in Bihar
NO HOLIDAY
As of today, the Bihar Government has not announced any new public or government holiday. Updates about sudden closures, festival holidays, or bank holiday notifications will be added once an official announcement is made.

Is tomorrow a Holiday in Bihar?

Tomorrow

(29 January 2026)
in Bihar
NO HOLIDAY
Searches for “tomorrow holiday in Bihar” or “Bihar government declared holiday tomorrow” usually relate to sudden festival announcements, local events, bandhs, or government notifications. We update this section whenever the Bihar Government declares a holiday tomorrow, so bookmark this page and check the calendar for the Bihar holiday date you are looking for!

Weekend Holiday Status

*If today or tomorrow falls on Saturday or Sunday, it is usually a weekly off. However, weekends are not considered government-declared public holidays unless an official notification is issued.
**Banks and government offices are closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, while Sundays are weekly offs but count as a public holiday only if officially declared.
The Bihar Holiday List 2026 brings together all public, government and bank holidays released for the state. It helps individuals plan ahead and enables HR, payroll and operations teams to manage leave calendars, shift rosters, compliance and payroll timelines efficiently.

Since people often look up details such as the Bihar holiday list 2026, Bihar government holidays, bank holidays in Bihar, or even quick checks like whether there’s a bank holiday in Bihar today or tomorrow, this page consolidates all that information in one reliable place.

List of Government, Public & Bank Holidays in Bihar 2026

DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Jan 1ThursdayNew YearOptional
Jan 14WednesdayMakar SankrantiRegional
Jan 23FridayVasant PanchmiRegional
Jan 24SaturdayKarpoori Thakur JayantiRegional
Jan 26MondayRepublic DayNational
Feb 1SundaySant Ravidas JayantiRegional
Feb 4WednesdayShab-e-baratRegional
Feb 16MondayMahashivratriRegional
Mar 2MondayRamzanRegional
Mar 2MondayHoli ka DahanRegional
Mar 3TuesdayHoliRegional
Mar 21SaturdayEid-ul-FitrRegional
Mar 22SundayEid-ul-FitrRegional
Mar 26ThursdayAshoka AshtamiRegional
Apr 3FridayMahavir JayantiRegional
Apr 3FridayGood FridayRegional
Apr 14TuesdayBhimrao Ambedkar JayantiRegional
Apr 23ThursdayVeer Kunwar Singh JayantiRegional
Apr 25SaturdayJanaki NavamiRegional
Apr 27MondayRam NavamiRegional
May 1FridayBuddha PurnimaRegional
May 1FridayMay DayRegional
May 28ThursdayBakri-EidRegional
Jun 18ThursdayAnugrah Narayan Sinha JayantiRegional
Jun 26FridayMuharramRegional
Jun 27SaturdayMuharramRegional
Jun 29MondayKabir JayantiRegional
Aug 4TuesdayChehallumRegional
Aug 15SaturdayIndependence DayNational
Aug 24MondayMonday ShravanaRegional
Aug 28FridayHazrat Muhammad Sahib BdayRegional
Aug 28FridayRaksha BandhanRegional
Sep 4FridayKrishna JanmashtamiRegional
Sep 14MondayHaritalika Teej FestivalRegional
Sep 17ThursdayVishwakarma PujaRegional
Oct 2FridayMahatma Gandhi JayantiNational
Oct 4SundayJivitputrika FastRegional
Oct 11SundayJayaprakash Narayan JayantiRegional
Oct 14WednesdayChhath PujaRegional
Oct 17SaturdayDurga Pooja SaptamiRegional
Oct 18SundayDurga PujaRegional
Oct 19MondayDurga PujaRegional
Oct 21WednesdayKrishna Singh JayantiRegional
Oct 21WednesdayDurga Puja (Ekadasi)Regional
Nov 8SundayDiwaliRegional
Nov 10TuesdayBhai Dooj / Chitragupta PoojaRegional
Nov 15SundayChhath PujaRegional
Nov 16MondayChhath PujaRegional
Dec 3ThursdayRajendra Prasad JayantiRegional
Dec 24ThursdayChristmas EveRegional
Dec 25FridayChristmasRegional

Download: Bihar Government Notification

This holiday list is applicable for the following cities:
Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Nalanda, Darbhanga.
Check holiday lists for all the Indian states here
Holiday list 2026

Pooja Holidays 2026 in Bihar

In Bihar, “Pooja Holidays” refer to important religious and cultural festivals that are deeply rooted in local traditions and widely observed across the state. While schools and educational institutions may declare extended breaks during major festivals, government offices, banks, and private organizations observe official General Holidays on the key festival dates listed below.
DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Mar 2MondayHoli ka DahanRegional
Mar 3TuesdayHoliRegional
Apr 27MondayRam NavamiRegional
Sep 4FridayKrishna JanmashtamiRegional
Oct 14WednesdayChhath PujaRegional
Oct 17SaturdayDurga Pooja SaptamiRegional
Oct 18SundayDurga PujaRegional
Oct 19MondayDurga PujaRegional
Oct 21WednesdayDurga Puja (Ekadasi)Regional
Nov 8SundayDiwaliRegional
Nov 10TuesdayBhai Dooj / Chitragupta PoojaRegional
Nov 15SundayChhath PujaRegional
Nov 16MondayChhath PujaRegional

Bank Holidays in Bihar in 2026

Bank holidays in Bihar are declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act and follow notifications issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Bihar State Government. These holidays apply to all nationalised, private, and cooperative banks operating in the state and include national holidays, major religious festivals, and state-specific observances. Some of the major bank holidays expected in Bihar in 2026 include: Note: Banks also remain closed on all Sundays and the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of every month. *The dates for Muslim festivals (such as Id-ul-Fitr, Id-ul-Zuha, and Muharram) depend on the sighting of the moon and may vary from the dates given above. If you’re searching for “today bank holiday in Bihar” or “tomorrow bank holiday in Bihar,” this list will help you stay informed and avoid disruptions to banking transactions, salary processing, or payroll schedules.
DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Jan 26MondayRepublic DayNational
Mar 21SaturdayEid-ul-FitrRegional
Apr 3FridayMahavir JayantiRegional
Apr 3FridayGood FridayRegional
May 1FridayMay DayRegional
May 28ThursdayBakri-EidRegional
Aug 15SaturdayIndependence DayNational
Oct 2FridayMahatma Gandhi JayantiNational
Nov 8SundayDiwaliRegional
Dec 25FridayChristmasRegional

Government/Public Holidays in Bihar in 2026

Bihar Government Holidays 2026 cover all official public holidays announced by the state government. These holidays apply to government offices, public sector units, schools, colleges, and other state-run institutions and include national observances, regional festivals, and important historical events. Some of the key Bihar government/public holidays expected in 2026 include: This updated Bihar public holiday list 2026 ensures citizens, institutions, and businesses remain aligned with official state notifications and can plan work schedules, academic calendars, and operations efficiently.
DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Jan 26MondayRepublic DayNational
Apr 14TuesdayBhimrao Ambedkar JayantiRegional
Apr 23ThursdayVeer Kunwar Singh JayantiRegional
Aug 15SaturdayIndependence DayNational
Oct 2FridayMahatma Gandhi JayantiNational
Oct 11SundayJayaprakash Narayan JayantiRegional
Dec 25FridayChristmasRegional

Month-wise Bihar Holidays 2026

The following schedule outlines the official General Holidays and key Restricted Holidays (RH) for Bihar in 2026. This month-wise breakdown is essential for HR professionals to manage leave policies, payroll processing, and regulatory compliance throughout the year.
Here are Bihar Holidays for all 12 months of 2026:

Bihar Holidays January 2026:

  • New Year (Jan 1)
  • Makar Sankranti (Jan 14)
  • Vasant Panchmi (Jan 23)
  • Karpoori Thakur Jayanti (Jan 24)
  • Republic Day (Jan 26)

Bihar Holidays February 2026:

  • Sant Ravidas Jayanti (Feb 1)
  • Shab-e-barat (Feb 4)
  • Mahashivratri (Feb 16)

Bihar Holidays March 2026:

  • Ramzan (Mar 2)
  • Holi ka Dahan (Mar 2)
  • Holi (Mar 3)
  • Eid-ul-Fitr (Mar 21)
  • Eid-ul-Fitr (Mar 22)
  • Ashoka Ashtami (Mar 26)

Bihar Holidays April 2026:

  • Mahavir Jayanti (Apr 3)
  • Good Friday (Apr 3)
  • Bhimrao Ambedkar Jayanti (Apr 14)
  • Veer Kunwar Singh Jayanti (Apr 23)
  • Janaki Navami (Apr 25)
  • Ram Navami (Apr 27)

Bihar Holidays May 2026:

  • Buddha Purnima (May 1)
  • May Day (May 1)
  • Bakri-Eid (May 28)

Bihar Holidays June 2026:

  • Anugrah Narayan Sinha Jayanti (Jun 18)
  • Muharram (Jun 26)
  • Muharram (Jun 27)
  • Kabir Jayanti (Jun 29)

Bihar Holidays July 2026:

There are no holidays in Bihar in the month of July in 2026

Bihar Holidays August 2026:

  • Chehallum (Aug 4)
  • Independence Day (Aug 15)
  • Monday Shravana (Aug 24)
  • Hazrat Muhammad Sahib Bday (Aug 28)
  • Raksha Bandhan (Aug 28)

Bihar Holidays September 2026:

  • Krishna Janmashtami (Sep 4)
  • Haritalika Teej Festival (Sep 14)
  • Vishwakarma Puja (Sep 17)

Bihar Holidays October 2026:

  • Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2)
  • Jivitputrika Fast (Oct 4)
  • Jayaprakash Narayan Jayanti (Oct 11)
  • Chhath Puja (Oct 14)
  • Durga Pooja Saptami (Oct 17)
  • Durga Puja (Oct 18)
  • Durga Puja (Oct 19)
  • Krishna Singh Jayanti (Oct 21)
  • Durga Puja (Ekadasi) (Oct 21)

Bihar Holidays November 2026:

  • Diwali (Nov 8)
  • Bhai Dooj / Chitragupta Pooja (Nov 10)
  • Chhath Puja (Nov 15)
  • Chhath Puja (Nov 16)

Bihar Holidays December 2026:

  • Rajendra Prasad Jayanti (Dec 3)
  • Christmas Eve (Dec 24)
  • Christmas (Dec 25)

How HR teams use this Bihar holiday list?

HR, payroll and operations teams rely heavily on this Bihar Government Holiday List 2026 to:
Prepare annual leave calendars
Manage shift planning and employee rosters
Align payroll cut-offs with bank holidays in Bihar
Maintain compliance with working-day requirements
Configure holidays in HRMS/Payroll software
Avoid salary delays caused by bank closures
Plan staffing during long weekends and festival clusters

FAQs on Bihar Holidays in 2026

Is Chhath Puja a public holiday in Bihar?

 Yes. Chhath Puja is widely observed and officially declared as a holiday.

How many government holidays are there in Bihar in 2026?

There are 30 government/public holidays, based on official notifications.

Are bank holidays and government holidays the same in Bihar?

 No. Bank holidays follow RBI guidelines and may differ from government holidays.

Is tomorrow a school holiday in Bihar?

 School holidays depend on official state or district-level announcements.

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Disclaimer
The holiday dates provided in this list are tentative and based on the 2026 calendar. The official schedule for General and Restricted Holidays is declared by the Government of Bihar and notified under the Negotiable Instruments Act. Please note that dates for religious festivals are subject to change based on moon sightings and official government announcements. We recommend verifying these dates with the latest State Gazette notification or your organization's HR policies before planning leaves or financial transactions.
Table of content
  • All holidays
  • Pooja holidays
  • Bank holidays
  • Government/public holidays
  • Month-wise holidays
  • How HR teams use this list
  • FAQs
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