Bihar Holidays in 2021

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.

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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.

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Bank Holidays In Bihar 2021

Below is the list of bank holidays in Bihar for the year 2021:

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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

1. Are the public holidays list in Bihar the same as the bank holidays list in the state?

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.

2. What are the months that have the maximum number of public holidays in Bihar?

The months which have the maximum number of public holidays in Bihar is April, August, and November with 3 days of public holidays each.

3. What are the public holidays that are specific to only the state of Bihar?

One of the holidays that are unique to the state of Bihar are Bihar Day, which falls on 22 March every year.

4. Are the public holidays in Bihar applicable in other states as well?

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.

5. Other than Bihar Day, which other public holiday is specific to the state of Bihar only?

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.