Bihar Govt Holidays 2026 – Full List of Public, General, and Restricted Holidays
The Bihar Govt Holidays 2026 list outlines public, general, and restricted holidays that will be observed by government offices, schools, and banks across the state. These holidays are notified under the Bihar Government’s official holiday calendar for 2026, c general government holidays, and optional holidays.
If you are planning leaves, school schedules, or government office visits in 2026, this comprehensive Bihar government holiday list will help you stay prepared throughout the year.
Bihar Govt Holidays 2026 – General (Public) Holidays
These holidays apply to all government offices and judicial officers in Bihar.
| No. | Holiday Name | Date (2026) | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vasant Panchami | 23 January 2026 | Friday |
| 2 | Republic Day | 26 January 2026 | Monday |
| 3 | Saint Ravidas Jayanti | 01 February 2026 | Sunday |
| 4 | Shab-e-Baraat | 04 February 2026 | Wednesday |
| 5 | Maha Shivaratri | 15 February 2026 | Sunday |
| 6 | Holi (Day 1) | 03 March 2026 | Tuesday |
| 7 | Holi (Day 2) | 04 March 2026 | Wednesday |
| 8 | Eid ul Fitr | 21 March 2026 | Saturday |
| 9 | Bihar Day | 22 March 2026 | Sunday |
| 10 | Ram Navami | 27 March 2026 | Friday |
| 11 | Mahavir Jayanti | 31 March 2026 | Tuesday |
| 12 | Emperor Ashoka Ashtami | 26 March 2026 | Thursday |
| 13 | Good Friday | 03 April 2026 | Friday |
| 14 | Ambedkar Jayanti | 14 April 2026 | Tuesday |
| 15 | Veer Kunwar Singh Jayanti | 23 April 2026 | Thursday |
| 16 | Janaki Navami | 25 April 2026 | Saturday |
| 17 | May Day / Labour Day | 01 May 2026 | Friday |
| 18 | Buddha Purnima | 01 May 2026 | Friday |
| 19 | Eid ul Aajuha (Bakrid) | 28 May 2026 | Thursday |
| 20 | Muharram | 26 June 2026 | Friday |
| 21 | Kabir Jayanti | 29 June 2026 | Monday |
| 22 | Chehlum | 04 August 2026 | Tuesday |
| 23 | Independence Day | 15 August 2026 | Saturday |
| 24 | Birthday of Hazrat Muhammad | 26 August 2026 | Wednesday |
| 25 | Shri Krishna Janmashtami | 04 September 2026 | Friday |
| 26 | Gandhi Jayanti | 02 October 2026 | Friday |
| 27 | Durga Puja (Saptami) | 17 October 2026 | Saturday |
| 28 | Durga Puja | 18 October 2026 | Sunday |
| 29 | Diwali | 08 November 2026 | Sunday |
| 30 | Chitragupt Puja / Bhai Dooj | 10 November 2026 | Tuesday |
| 31 | Chhath Puja (Day 1) | 15 November 2026 | Sunday |
| 32 | Chhath Puja (Day 2) | 16 November 2026 | Monday |
| 33 | Christmas | 25 December 2026 | Friday |
Read: Bank Holidays in Bihar 2026: NI ACT And General Holidays
Bihar Govt Holidays 2026 – Restricted & Optional Holidays
Employees may choose any of these optional holidays.
| No. | Holiday Name | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Year | 01 January 2026 | Thursday |
| 2 | Makar Sankranti | 14 January 2026 | Wednesday |
| 3 | Karpoori Thakur Jayanti | 24 January 2026 | Saturday |
| 4 | Holika Dahan | 02 March 2026 | Monday |
| 5 | Shab-e-Meraj | 13 March 2026 | Friday |
| 6 | Eid-ul-Fitr (Optional) | 22 March 2026 | Sunday |
| 7 | Eid-ul-Zoha (Optional) | 29 May 2026 | Friday |
| 8 | Agrasen Narayan Singh Jayanti | 18 June 2026 | Thursday |
| 9 | Muharram (Optional) | 27 June 2026 | Saturday |
| 10 | Aatim Shravani Somvar | 24 August 2026 | Monday |
| 11 | Raksha Bandhan | 28 August 2026 | Friday |
| 12 | Hartalika Teej | 14 September 2026 | Monday |
| 13 | Vishwakarma Puja | 17 September 2026 | Thursday |
| 14 | Anant Chaturdashi | 25 September 2026 | Friday |
| 15 | Jivit Putrika Vrat | 04 October 2026 | Sunday |
| 16 | Durga Puja (Kalash Sthapana) | 11 October 2026 | Sunday |
| 17 | Jayaprakash Narayan Jayanti | 11 October 2026 | Sunday |
Bihar Govt Holidays 2026 PDF Download
You can download the complete Bihar Govt Holidays 2026 PDF (official notification) using the link below:
Bihar Govt Holidays 2026 PDF Download (Official Notification)
Source: governor.bih.nic.in
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