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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How 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.