Bihar Government Holidays List 2026

Updated on: Dec 12th, 2025

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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.

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's holiday 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any tentative holidays in the Bihar 2026 calendar?

Yes, Islamic festivals, including Idul-Fitr (March 21), Id-Ul-Zuha (May 28), Muharram (June 26), and Hajarat Mohammad Sahab Ka Janma Divas (August 26) are provisional and could shift slightly depending on lunar sightings.

Is Chhath Puja a public holiday in Bihar for 2026?

Yes, Chhath Puja spans two days, from Sunday, November 15 to Monday, November 16, 2026, captivating the state with sun salutations, thekua offerings, and Ganga ghats aglow.

When does Diwali occur in Bihar in 2026?

Diwali is scheduled for Sunday, November 8, 2026, infusing Bihar with earthen lamps, mithai distributions, and joyous reenactments of good's eternal victory.

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