Bihar Government Holidays List 2026

By REPAKA PAVAN ADITYA

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The Bihar government's 2026 holiday list includes national events, special state days such as Bihar Diwas and Chhath Puja, and bank closures. It helps people easily organise rituals, trips, or work plans across the state.

Upcoming Holidays:

  • Idul-Fitr / Eid falls on March 21, 2026.
  • Bihar Diwas will be observed on March 22, 2026.
  • Samrat Ashok Jayanti falls on March 26, 2026.

List of 2026 Government Holidays in Bihar

This official 2026 holiday roster from the Bihar government charts suspensions for state offices, schools, and banks (lunar-dependent dates are tentative and may shift per moon sightings).

Date

Weekday

Occasion

January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 23, 2026FridayVasant Panchami (Partial)
January 26, 2026MondayRepublic Day
February 1, 2026SundaySant Ravidas Jayanti (Partial)
February 4, 2026WednesdayShab-e-Barat (Partial)
February 15, 2026SundayMaha shivaratri (Partial)
March 3, 2026TuesdayHoli
March 4, 2026WednesdayHoli
March 21, 2026SaturdayIdul-Fitr / Eid (Tentative)
March 22, 2026SundayBihar Diwas
March 26, 2026ThursdaySamrat Ashok Jayanti (Partial)
March 27, 2026FridayRam Navami
March 31, 2026TuesdayMahavir Jayanti
April 1, 2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Accounts (Banks)
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 14, 2026TuesdayDr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti
April 23, 2026ThursdayVeer Kunwar Singh Jayanti (Partial)
April 25, 2026SaturdayJanaki Navami (Partial)
May 1, 2026FridayMay Day / Labour Day
May 8, 2026FridayBuddha Purnima
May 28, 2026ThursdayId-Ul-Zuha / Bakri Eid (Tentative)
June 26, 2026FridayMuharram
June 29, 2026MondayKabir Jayanti (Partial)
August 4, 2026TuesdayChehlum (Partial)
August 15, 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
August 26, 2026WednesdayHajarat Mohammad Sahab Ka Janma Divas (Tentative)
September 4, 2026FridayKrishna Janmashtami
October 2, 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi's Birthday
October 17, 2026SaturdayDurga Puja (Saptami) (Partial)
October 18, 2026SundayDurga Puja (Maha Ashtami)
October 19, 2026MondayDurga Puja (Maha Navami)
October 20, 2026TuesdayDurga Puja (Vijayadashami)
November 8, 2026SundayDiwali
November 10, 2026TuesdayChitragupt Puja / Bhai Dooj (Partial)
November 15, 2026SundayChhath Puja
November 16, 2026MondayChhath Puja Holiday
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day

The Bihar government holidays calendar for 2026 showcases the state's deep culture and strong community ties. It spotlights the simple devotion of Chhath Puja and the patriotic spirit of Bihar Diwas, as well as classic national holidays.

This varied mix encourages government workers, teachers, and families to combine their jobs with sincere traditions, adding a steady flow and joy to the whole year.

Related Articles:
1. Bihar Government Holidays List 2025
2. Andhra Pradesh (AP) Government Holidays List 2026
3. Odisha Government Holidays 2026
4. Assam Government Holidays List 2026
5. West Bengal Government Holidays List 2026
6. Gujarat Government Holidays List 2026
7. UP Government Holidays List 2026
8. Delhi Government Holidays List 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any tentative holidays in the Bihar 2026 calendar?
Is Chhath Puja a public holiday in Bihar for 2026?
When does Diwali occur in Bihar in 2026?
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