Bihar 2026 holiday calendar
The Bihar Government Holiday List for 2026 has been officially released and outlines all the gazetted public holidays, regional/state holidays, and optional leave days for government offices, schools, banks and public institutions across the state of Bihar. These holidays help employees and students plan their year, schedule vacations, and observe cultural and religious festivals with family and community.
Below are the major public holidays observed in 2026 in Bihar:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2026 | Monday | Republic Day (National Holiday) |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Holi |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Idul-Fitr (Eid) |
| 22 Mar 2026 | Sunday | Bihar Day |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Friday | Ram Navami |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | May Day |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Bakrid / Eid al-Adha |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Friday | Muharram |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day (National Holiday) |
| 4 Sep 2026 | Friday | Janmashtami |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti (National Holiday) |
| 20 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | Maha Navami |
| 21 Oct 2026 | Wednesday | Vijaya Dashami |
| 8 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Diwali |
| 15–16 Nov 2026 | Sun–Mon | Chhath Puja & Holiday |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Note: Some Islamic holidays (like Eid) are tentative and may vary based on moon sighting.
These holidays include national events (such as Republic Day and Independence Day), state observances (like Bihar Day), and widely celebrated religious festivals across communities.
Here’s a month-wise breakdown of the major holidays in the Bihar Government Holiday List 2026 (based on official calendars and compiled holiday data):
(No major state holidays listed in official public calendar; often weekends and optional days fill this month.)
In addition to the general and public holidays, the Bihar government provides optional or restricted leaves that employees may choose based on religious or cultural preferences. This gives flexibility for observing festivals specific to various communities. The optional holidays include occasions such as:
Employees can select a limited number of these optional days annually, as per official policy.
Bank holidays in Bihar generally overlap with the state’s official holiday calendar and include all Sundays, second & fourth Saturdays, and public holidays listed above. Banks close on these dates and during other festival breaks.
Schools and educational institutions follow a slightly different calendar that may include additional vacations for summer, winter, or festival periods while also observing the main government holidays.
The 2026 holiday calendar reflects Bihar’s rich cultural diversity:
✨ Bihar Day (22 March) commemorates the formation of the state.
🎉 Chhath Puja is one of the most significant local festivals, celebrated with great fervor along riverbanks.
🪔 Diwali and other major festivals bring communities together in celebration.
Meanwhile, national holidays like Republic Day and Gandhi Jayanti unify the state with nationwide observances.
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