Bihar Bank Holiday List 2022

Published on 21 Jun, 2021, 6:27 AM IST

Updated on 6 Jun, 2022, 11:27 AM IST

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Bank holidays in Bihar consists of festivals, national and state-specific holidays. Indian banks also observe their mandatory holidays during the month. Read on to find out the list of Bihar Bank Holidays in 2022, festivals and other important days observed by the state.

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Bank Holidays Calendar in Bihar:

Banks, be it public or private sector, observe mandatory holidays on second and fourth Saturdays of the month apart from the regular Sundays. They are also closed on account of festivals and national holidays during the calendar year. Banking transactions are unavailable during bank holidays calendar in Bihar; however, the internet has made it easier for bank customers to perform certain banking transactions such as transfer of funds.

List of Bank Holidays in Bihar 2022:

Below is day, date and name of holidays observed by banks in Bihar during the calendar year 2022:

Bank Holidays in Bihar During January 2022

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	08 January	Second Saturday
Saturday	22 January	Fourth Saturday
Wednesday	26 January	Republic Day

Bank Holidays in Bihar During February 2022

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	12 February	Second Saturday
Saturday	26 February	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Bihar During March 2022

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	12 March	Second Saturday
Friday	18 March	Holi
Saturday	19 March	Holi Second Day
Tuesday	22 March	Bihar Day
Saturday	26 March	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Bihar During April 2022

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	01 April	Annual Closing of Bank Accounts
Saturday	09 April	Second Saturday
Sunday	10 April	Ram Navami
Thursday	14 April	Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti
Friday	15 April	Good Friday
Saturday	23 April	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Bihar During May 2022

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	01 May	May Day
Tuesday	03 May	Eid-ul-Fitr
Saturday	14 May	Second Saturday
Saturday	28 May	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Bihar During June 2022

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	11 June	Second Saturday
Saturday	25 June	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Bihar During July 2022

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	09 July	Second Saturday
Sunday	10 July	Bakrid / Eid al Adha
Saturday	23 July	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Bihar During August 2022

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Tuesday	09 August	Muharram
Saturday	13 August	Second Saturday
Monday	15 August	Independence Day
Friday	19 August	Janmashtami
Saturday	27 August	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Bihar During September 2022

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	10 September	Second Saturday
Saturday	24 September	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Bihar During October 2022

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	02 October	Gandhi Jayanti
Tuesday	04 October	Maha Navami
Wednesday	05 October	Vijaya Dashami
Saturday	08 October	Second Saturday
Saturday	22 October	Fourth Saturday
Monday	24 October	Diwali
Sunday	30 October	Chhath Puja
Monday	31 October	Chhath Puja Holiday

Bank Holidays in Bihar During November 2022

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	12 November	Second Saturday
Saturday	26 November	Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Bihar During December 2022

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	11 December	Second Saturday
Saturday	24 December	Fourth Saturday
Sunday	25 December	Christmas

Note: The list of Bihar bank holidays is applicable across the state including the cities listed below:

Patna
Nalanda
Gaya
Darbhanga
Muzaffarpur
Kishunganj
Saharsa
Bihar Sharif
Munger
Katihar

Also, read: India Bank Holidays List 2022

Places to Visit During Holidays in Bihar:

Bihar is known for its religious and cultural history. Several religious sites especially the Buddhist places are popular for travellers from across the globe. Below are some of the attractions in Bihar:

Bodhgaya and The Mahabodhi Temple: Bodhgaya is considered as the most important pilgrimage site in the world since this is where Buddha was enlightened while meditating under a Bodhi tree. In the same location stands the Mahabodhi temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you are interested to know more about Buddhism, there are several retreats and courses that may enlighten you.

Ruins of Nalanda University: Dating back to the 5th century, the Nalanda university once boasted of more than 10,000 monks and students survived until the 12th century before it was destroyed by invaders. The important aspect of the ruins is the Stupa of Sariputra, which is a pyramid-shaped stupa offering a mesmerising experience. In 2016, it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sonepur Fair: The Sonepur fair is an annual rural festival. From religious festivities to animal trading, the fair showcases the culture and traditions still followed by the local populace. The performance of tantriks, elephants, and other pilgrims is certainly mesmerising.

Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda): Located in Rajgir, Vishwa Shanti Stupa is one of the seven Peace Pagodas in India. The structure was built in 1969 and the mainstay of the Peace Pagoda is the four statues of Buddha representing birth, enlightenment, teaching and death of Buddha’s life.