Bihar Government Holidays List 2026
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:
- People in Bihar will celebrate new year on January 1, 2026.
- Vasant Panchami falls on January 23, 2026.
- Republic Day will be celebrated on 26th January 2026.
- Shab-e-Barat will be observed on February 4, 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, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 23, 2026 | Friday | Vasant Panchami (Partial) |
| January 26, 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| February 1, 2026 | Sunday | Sant Ravidas Jayanti (Partial) |
| February 4, 2026 | Wednesday | Shab-e-Barat (Partial) |
| February 15, 2026 | Sunday | Mahashivratri (Partial) |
| March 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Holi |
| March 4, 2026 | Wednesday | Holi |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday | Idul-Fitr / Eid (Tentative) |
| March 22, 2026 | Sunday | Bihar Diwas |
| March 26, 2026 | Thursday | Samrat Ashok Jayanti (Partial) |
| March 27, 2026 | Friday | Ram Navami |
| March 31, 2026 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| April 1, 2026 | Wednesday | Annual Closing of Accounts (Banks) |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| April 23, 2026 | Thursday | Veer Kunwar Singh Jayanti (Partial) |
| April 25, 2026 | Saturday | Janaki Navami (Partial) |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | May Day / Labour Day |
| May 8, 2026 | Friday | Buddha Purnima |
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | Id-Ul-Zuha / Bakri Eid (Tentative) |
| June 26, 2026 | Friday | Muharram |
| June 29, 2026 | Monday | Kabir Jayanti (Partial) |
| August 4, 2026 | Tuesday | Chehlum (Partial) |
| August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| August 26, 2026 | Wednesday | Hajarat Mohammad Sahab Ka Janma Divas (Tentative) |
| September 4, 2026 | Friday | Krishna Janmashtami |
| October 2, 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday |
| October 17, 2026 | Saturday | Durga Puja (Saptami) (Partial) |
| October 18, 2026 | Sunday | Durga Puja (Maha Ashtami) |
| October 19, 2026 | Monday | Durga Puja (Maha Navami) |
| October 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Durga Puja (Vijayadashami) |
| November 8, 2026 | Sunday | Diwali |
| November 10, 2026 | Tuesday | Chitragupt Puja / Bhai Dooj (Partial) |
| November 15, 2026 | Sunday | Chhath Puja |
| November 16, 2026 | Monday | Chhath Puja Holiday |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas 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.
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