This is a holiday page designed for the state of Bihar, the third biggest state of the country in terms of area. In India, general holidays normally mean mandatory holidays, public holidays and government holidays. Public holidays are observed in banks (both public and private sectors) banks, and local, state and national government offices.
Bihar Holiday 2021
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Bihar Holidays 2021
The Bihar holiday list 2021 offers a great opportunity to plan your leaves and take advantage of long weekends. Here we have compiled a list of public, national and bank holidays in Bihar for 2021.
Date | Day | Holiday |
26 January 2021 | Tuesday | Republic Day |
22 March 2021 | Monday | Bihar Day |
29 March 2021 | Monday | Holi |
2 April 2021 | Friday | Good Friday |
14 April 2021 | Wednesday | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti |
21 April 2021 | Wednesday | Ram Navami |
1 May 2021 | Saturday | May Day |
13 May 2021 | Thursday | Idul Fitr |
20 July 2021 | Tuesday | Bakrid/Eid al Adha |
15 August 2021 | Sunday | Independence Day |
19 August 2021 | Thursday | Muharram |
30 August 2021 | Monday | Janmashtami |
2 October 2021 | Saturday | Gandhi Jayanti |
14 October 2021 | Thursday | Maha Navami |
15 October 2021 | Friday | Vijaya Dashami |
4 November 2021 | Thursday | Diwali |
10 November 2021 | Wednesday | Chhath Puja |
11 November 2021 | Thursday | Chhath Puja |
25 December 2021 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
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Bank Holidays In Bihar 2021
Below is the list of bank holidays in Bihar for the year 2021:
Date | Day | Holiday |
9 January 2021 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
23 January 2021 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
26 January 2021 | Tuesday | Republic Day |
13 February 2021 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
27 February 2021 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
13 March 2021 | Tuesday | Second Saturday |
22 March 2021 | Monday | Bihar Day |
27 March 2021 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
29 March 2021 | Monday | Holi |
2 April 2021 | Friday | Good Friday |
10 April 2021 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
14 April 2021 | Wednesday | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti |
21 April 2021 | Wednesday | Ram Navami |
24 April 2021 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
1 May 2021 | Saturday | May Day |
8 May 2021 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
13 May 2021 | Thursday | Eid-ul-Fitr |
22 May 2021 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
12 June 2021 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
26 June 2021 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
10 July 2021 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
20 July 2021 | Tuesday | Bakrid/Eid al Adha |
24 July 2021 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
14 August 2021 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
15 August 2021 | Sunday | Independence Day |
19 August 2021 | Thursday | Muharram |
28 August 2021 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
30 August 2021 | Monday | Janmashtami |
11 September 2021 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
25 September 2021 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
2 October 2021 | Saturday | Gandhi Jayanti |
9 October 2021 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
14 October 2021 | Thursday | Maha Navami |
15 October 2021 | Friday | Vijaya Dashami |
23 October 2021 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
4 November 2021 | Thursday | Diwali |
10 November 2021 | Wednesday | Chhath Puja |
11 November 2021 | Thursday | Chhath Puja |
13 November 2021 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
27 November 2021 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
11 December 2021 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
25 December 2021 | Saturday | Christmas Day Fourth Saturday |
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National Holidays In Bihar
Republic Day, Independence Day and Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti are the three national holidays celebrated by the entire country. Regional holidays, which are sometimes referred to as local festival holidays, will vary based on heritage and religious importance. Republic Day, which is celebrated in January, honors the creation of the Indian constitution. Independence Day is celebrated in August to honor the freedom from the UK. The Birthday of Mahatma Gandh, the Father of the Nation, is celebrated in the month of October every year.
Importance Of Bihar Holidays 2021
People have regular holidays on Sundays and Saturdays. Government offices will operate 6 days a week whereas a few private companies shall remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Besides this, employees also get festival and regional holidays. A yearly calendar of holidays, therefore, helps working professionals to book a show ticket or a travel ticket and contemplate a trip during holidays.
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Bihar Specific Holidays in 2021 - A Brief Description
- Bihar Diwas: Bihar Day or Bihar Diwas is a public holiday in Bihar, which celebrates the formation day on Bihar Diwas.
- Ashoka Birthday: Bihar celebrates the birthday of Ashoka, who was an emperor of the dynasty Maurya, every year. This is also a public holiday in Bihar.
Places to Visit During Holidays in Bihar
Nalanda
This is one of the oldest universities in India. The Nalanda is an important site and is a reminisce to the time of the Gupta and Pala period. The Nalanda has been an acclaimed tourist attraction in Bihar. The last Jain Tirthankara, Mahavira had spent 14 monsoon seasons here. Buddha had delivered lectures near the mango grove in Nalanda. Now, most parts of Nalanda are ruins but the place is worth visiting.
Gaya
This is a famous place in Bihar and is a Hindu pilgrimage hub. It is also a transit point for Buddhist pilgrimage centre of Bodhgaya. Many believe that that it was under the tree that Buddha had gained enlightenment. Gaya is a city on the bank of River Phalgu. It has a lot of historic sites and temples dating back to various eras. The glory of the place had been extended that Hiuen Tsang had mentioned it in his travelogues.
Vaishali
Vaishali is an archaeological site and it had been the capital city of Licchavi rulers. Vaishali had earned its fame being the birthplace of last Jain Tirthankar Lord Mahavira. This had been the place of the last sermon of Buddha in 483 BCE. Vaishali had been a kingdom during the time of Buddha, it is known for its courtesan Amrapali.
Munger
Known as the seat of Bihar School of Yoga, Munger is another place which is popular in Bihar. The history of Munger comes with the Aryans, who had called Munger the ‘Midland’ for settlement. Munger is a twin city, and has Munger and Jamalpur. The place has a lot of historic relics which add to its beauty.
Patna
This place is on the southern bank of Ganga, and Patna is the largest city in Bihar. It is known as Patliputra in ancient India, and the city is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities. Patna is a pilgrimage for Sikh devotees. The city had flourished in the period of Haryanka, Mauryan, Nanda, Gupta, Pala and Shunga. Patna is a developing city, and has high-end hotels, theatres and malls.
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FAQ's on Bihar Holidays in 2021
- Are the public holidays list in Bihar the same as the bank holidays list in the state?
- What are the months that have the maximum number of public holidays in Bihar?
- What are the public holidays that are specific to only the state of Bihar?
- Are the public holidays in Bihar applicable in other states as well?
- Other than Bihar Day, which other public holiday is specific to the state of Bihar only?
Yes, the bank holidays list coincides with the public holidays list released by the government, but banks also have the additional holidays of the second and fourth Saturdays as well.
The months which have the maximum number of public holidays in Bihar is April, August, and November with 3 days of public holidays each.
One of the holidays that are unique to the state of Bihar are Bihar Day, which falls on 22 March every year.
There are certain public holidays that are applicable in all the states and union territories of India but also some holidays that are just state-specific, such as Bihar Day. Such holidays will only be applicable in the specific state and not in any other state in the country.
Other than Bihar Day, the only other holiday which is only observed in the state of Bihar is Emperor Ashoka’s birth anniversary, which is a public holiday in Bihar on 14 April every year.
Bihar Holidays 2020
The Bihar holiday list 2020 offers a great opportunity to plan your leaves and take advantage of long weekends. Here we have compiled a list of public, national and bank holidays in Bihar for 2020.
Date | Day | Holiday |
26 January 2020 | Sunday | Republic Day |
10 March 2020 | Tuesday | Holi |
22 March 2020 | Sunday | Bihar Day |
2 April 2020 | Thursday | Ram Navami |
10 April 2020 | Friday | Good Friday |
14 April 2020 | Tuesday | Dr Ambedkar Jayanti |
1 May 2020 | Friday | May Day |
24 May 2020 | Sunday | Eid-ul-Fitr |
31 July 2020 | Friday | Bakrid/Eid-al-Adha |
11 August 2020 | Tuesday | Janmashtami |
15 August 2020 | Saturday | Independence Day |
30 August 2020 | Sunday | Muharram |
2 October 2020 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti |
22 October 2020 | Thursday | Durga Puja |
25 October 2020 | Sunday | Maha Navami |
26 October 2020 | Monday | Vijaya Dashami |
14 November 2020 | Saturday | Diwali |
15 November 2020 | Sunday | Govardhan Puja |
20 November 2020 | Friday | Chhath Puja |
21 November 2020 | Saturday | Chhath Puja |
26 November 2020 | Thursday | Bhai Dooj |
25 December 2020 | Friday | Christmas |
Bank Holidays In Bihar 2020
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in 2015, declared that all banks in India will remain closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of a month and other Saturdays will remain full working days. Also, banks in India are closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Below is the list of bank holidays in Bihar for the year 2020:
Date | Day | Holiday |
11 January 2020 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
25 January 2020 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
26 January 2020 | Sunday | Republic Day |
8 February 2020 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
22 February 2020 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
10 March 2020 | Tuesday | Holi |
14 March 2020 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
28 March 2020 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
2 April 2020 | Thursday | Ram Navami |
10 April 2020 | Friday | Good Friday |
11 April 2020 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
14 April 2020 | Tuesday | Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
25 April 2020 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
1 May 2020 | Friday | May Day |
9 May 2020 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
23 May 2020 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
24 May 2020 | Sunday | Eid-ul-Fitr |
13 June 2020 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
27 June 2020 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
11 July 2020 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
25 July 2020 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
31 July 2020 | Friday | Bakrid/Eid-al-Adha |
8 August 2020 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
15 August 2020 | Saturday | Independence Day |
22 August 2020 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
30 August 2020 | Sunday | Muharram |
12 September 2020 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
26 September 2020 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
2 October 2020 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti |
24 October 2020 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
25 October 2020 | Sunday | Maha Navami |
26 October 2020 | Monday | Vijaya Dashami |
14 November 2020 | Saturday | Diwali/Second Saturday |
20 November 2020 | Friday | Chhath Puja |
21 November 2020 | Saturday | Chatth Puja Holiday |
28 November 2020 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
12 December 2020 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
25 December 2020 | Friday | Christmas |
26 December 2020 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
The following is the list of regional, national and public holidays in Bihar for the calendar year 2019:
Date | Day | Name of the festival | Comments |
26 January 2019 | Saturday | Republic Day | National festival |
21 March 2019 | Thursday | Doljatra | |
21 March 2019 | Thursday | Holi | |
22 March 2019 | Friday | Bihar Diwas | Observed in Bihar |
14 April 2019 | Sunday | Birthday of Ashoka | Observed in Bihar |
14 April 2019 | Sunday | Ambedkar Jayanti | |
14 April 2019 | Sunday | Ram Navami | |
19 April 2019 | Friday | Good Friday | |
1 May 2019 | Wednesday | May Day | Several states |
5 June 2019 | Wednesday | Idul Fitr | Several states |
12 August 2019 | Monday | Idul Adha | Observed in several states |
15 August 2019 | Thursday | Independence Day | National festival |
23 August 2019 | Friday | Janmashtami | Restricted holiday |
10 September 2019 | Tuesday | Muharram | |
2 October 2019 | Wednesday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | National festival |
6 October 2019 | Sunday | Mahanavami | Odisha, Bihar, Kerala |
8 October 2019 | Tuesday | Dussehra | |
27 October 2019 | Sunday | Diwali | Celebrated in several states |
2 November 2019 | Saturday | Chhath Puja | Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, Haryana |
25 December 2019 | Wednesday | Christmas Day | Celebrated in several states |
Bank Holidays In Bihar 2019
Holiday | Date | Day |
Second Saturday | 12 January 2019 | Saturday |
Republic Day | 26 January 2019 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday | 26 January 2019 | Saturday |
Second Saturday | 9 February 2019 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday | 23 February 2019 | Saturday |
Second Saturday | 09 March 2019 | Saturday |
Holi Second Day | 21 March 2019 | Thursday |
Holi | 21 March 2019 | Thursday |
Bihar Diwas | 22 March 2019 | Friday |
Fourth Saturday | 23 March 2019 | Saturday |
Second Saturday | 13 April 2019 | Saturday |
Ram Navami | 13 April 2019 | Saturday |
Good Friday | 19 April 2019 | Friday |
Fourth Saturday | 27 April 2019 | Saturday |
May Day | 1 May 2019 | Wednesday |
Second Saturday | 11 May 2019 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday | 25 May 2019 | Saturday |
Eid al-Fitr | 5 June 2019 | Wednesday |
Second Saturday | 8 June 2019 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday | 22 June 2019 | Saturday |
Second Saturday | 13 July 2019 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday | 27 July 2019 | Saturday |
Second Saturday | 10 August 2019 | Saturday |
Eid-al-Zuha | 12 August 2019 | Monday |
Independence Day | 15 August 2019 | Thursday |
Fourth Saturday | 24 August 2019 | Saturday |
Krishna Janmashtami | 24 August 2019 | Saturday |
Muharram | 10 September 2019 | Tuesday |
Second Saturday | 14 September 2019 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday | 28 September 2019 | Saturday |
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | 2 October 2019 | Wednesday |
Maha Navami | 7 October 2019 | Monday |
Vijay Dashami | 8 October 2019 | Tuesday |
Second Saturday | 12 October 2019 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday | 26 October 2019 | Saturday |
Diwali | 27 October 2019 | Sunday |
Chhat Puja | 2 November 2019 | Saturday |
Second Saturday | 9 November 2019 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday | 23 November 2019 | Saturday |
Second Saturday | 14 December 2019 | Saturday |
Christmas | 25 December 2019 | Wednesday |
Fourth Saturday | 28 December 2019 | Saturday |
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The following table outlines Bihar holidays 2018:
Date | Day | Name of the festival | Comments |
22 January 2018 | Monday | Vasant Panchami | Many states |
26 January 2018 | Friday | Republic Day | National holiday |
01 March 2018 | Thursday | Doljatra | |
02 March 2018 | Friday | Holi | |
22 March 2018 | Thursday | Bihar Divas | |
24 March 2018 | Saturday | Ashoka’s Birth Anniversary | |
25 March 2018 | Sunday | Ram Navami | |
29 March 2018 | Thursday | Mahavir Jayanti | |
30 March 2018 | Friday | Good Friday | |
01 April 2018 | Sunday | Bank holiday | Account closing day |
14 April 2018 | Saturday | Ambedkar Jayanti | |
30 April 2018 | Monday | Buddha Purnima | |
01 May 2018 | Tuesday | May Day | Many states |
15 June 2018 | Friday | Idul Fitr | Many states |
15 August 2018 | Wednesday | Independence Day | National holiday |
22 August 2018 | Wednesday | Idul Juha | |
03 September 2018 | Thursday | Janmastami | |
20 September 2018 | Friday | Muharram | Many states |
02 October 2018 | Tuesday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | National holiday |
18 October 2018 | Thursday | Dusshera | Many states |
19 October 2018 | Friday | Dusshera | |
07 November 2018 | Wednesday | Diwali | Many states |
13 November 2018 | Tuesday | Chaath Puja | Bihar |
14 November 2018 | Wednesday | Chhath Puja | Assam, Bihar, Haryana |
25 December 2018 | Tuesday | Christmas Day | Many states |
The following table outlines the bank holidays in Bihar for the year 2018:
Date | Day | Holiday |
26 January 2018 | Friday | Republic Day |
02 March 2018 | Friday | Holi |
22 March 2018 | Thursday | Bihar Day |
25 March 2018 | Sunday | Ram Navami |
30 March 2018 | Friday | Good Friday |
14 April 2018 | Saturday | Ambedkar Jayanti |
1 May 2018 | Tuesday | May Day |
15 June 2018 | Friday | Idul Fitr |
15 August 2018 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
22 August 2018 | Wednesday | Bakrid |
3 September 2018 | Monday | Janmashtami |
21 September 2018 | Friday | Muharram |
2 October 2018 | Tuesday | Gandhi Jayanti |
18 October 2018 | Thursday | Maha Navami |
19 October 2018 | Friday | Vijay Dashami |
7 November 2018 | Wednesday | Diwali |
13 November 2018 | Tuesday | Chhath Puja |
14 November 2018 | Wednesday | Chaath Puja |
25 December 2018 | Tuesday | Christmas Day |