Bihar Public Holidays List 2026
Holidays are spread through different regions, calendars and ethnicities; In Bihar they play a critical role in shaping workforce planning and operational continuity. Holidays influence attendance, staffing requirements, and employee expectations throughout the year. Many organizations operate from multiple locations and not only from Bihar which makes managing public holidays difficult, especially when it varies from region to region. Tackling public holidays is essential to ensure fairness, compliance, and consistency, while balancing business needs with employee well-being.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year | Optional |
| Jan 14 | Wednesday | Makar Sankranti | Regional |
| Jan 23 | Friday | Vasant Panchmi | Regional |
| Jan 24 | Saturday | Karpoori Thakur Jayanti | Regional |
| Jan 26 | Monday | Republic Day | National |
| Feb 1 | Sunday | Sant Ravidas Jayanti | Regional |
| Feb 4 | Wednesday | Shab-e-barat | Regional |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Mahashivratri | Regional |
| Mar 2 | Monday | Ramzan | Regional |
| Mar 2 | Monday | Holi ka Dahan | Regional |
| Mar 3 | Tuesday | Holi | Regional |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid-ul-Fitr | Regional |
| Mar 22 | Sunday | Eid-ul-Fitr | Regional |
| Mar 26 | Thursday | Ashoka Ashtami | Regional |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Mahavir Jayanti | Regional |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Regional |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | Bhimrao Ambedkar Jayanti | Regional |
| Apr 23 | Thursday | Veer Kunwar Singh Jayanti | Regional |
| Apr 25 | Saturday | Janaki Navami | Regional |
| Apr 27 | Monday | Ram Navami | Regional |
| May 1 | Friday | Buddha Purnima | Regional |
| May 1 | Friday | May Day | Regional |
| May 28 | Thursday | Bakri-Eid | Regional |
| Jun 18 | Thursday | Anugrah Narayan Sinha Jayanti | Regional |
| Jun 26 | Friday | Muharram | Regional |
| Jun 27 | Saturday | Muharram | Regional |
| Jun 29 | Monday | Kabir Jayanti | Regional |
| Aug 4 | Tuesday | Chehallum | Regional |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Independence Day | National |
| Aug 24 | Monday | Monday Shravana | Regional |
| Aug 28 | Friday | Hazrat Muhammad Sahib Bday | Regional |
| Aug 28 | Friday | Raksha Bandhan | Regional |
| Sep 4 | Friday | Krishna Janmashtami | Regional |
| Sep 14 | Monday | Haritalika Teej Festival | Regional |
| Sep 17 | Thursday | Vishwakarma Puja | Regional |
| Oct 2 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | National |
| Oct 4 | Sunday | Jivitputrika Fast | Regional |
| Oct 11 | Sunday | Jayaprakash Narayan Jayanti | Regional |
| Oct 14 | Wednesday | Chhath Puja | Regional |
| Oct 17 | Saturday | Durga Pooja Saptami | Regional |
| Oct 18 | Sunday | Durga Puja | Regional |
| Oct 19 | Monday | Durga Puja | Regional |
| Oct 21 | Wednesday | Krishna Singh Jayanti | Regional |
| Oct 21 | Wednesday | Durga Puja (Ekadasi) | Regional |
| Nov 8 | Sunday | Diwali | Regional |
| Nov 10 | Tuesday | Bhai Dooj / Chitragupta Pooja | Regional |
| Nov 15 | Sunday | Chhath Puja | Regional |
| Nov 16 | Monday | Chhath Puja | Regional |
| Dec 3 | Thursday | Rajendra Prasad Jayanti | Regional |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Regional |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas | Regional |
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Download PDFHow Bihar Holidays Impact Payroll and Leave Management?
Every region, and state, operates differently when it comes to Public Holidays. When we talk about Chhath Puja in Bihar feel like a grand celebration - people are on leave and enjoying their personal time. All this is bound to bring changes in attendance, increased leave requests, and varied working arrangements which impacts payroll accuracy and leave processes for both employers and employees.
While all of these issues can impact adversely, if enterprises are well-prepared and rely on technology instead of human intervention; it will help in aligning pay cycles, overtime, and statutory requirements without disruption. This not just eases processes for the employer but aids employees while providing clarity on leave entitlements, pay calculations, and timely compensation during a high-expectation period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Not all state holidays are mandatory for private companies. However, all State holidays that are also National holidays are required to be followed by all Private companies.