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Bihar Bank Holiday List 2025

Published on 21 Jun, 2021, 6:27 AM IST
Updated on 7 Jul, 2025, 6:27 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 2025, 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 the 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 2025

Below is day, date and name of holidays observed by banks in Bihar during the calendar year 2025

Bank Holidays in Bihar During January 2025

DayDateHoliday
SaturdayJanuary 11Second Saturday
SaturdayJanuary 25Fourth Saturday
SundayJanuary 26Republic Day

Bank Holidays in Bihar During February 2025

DayDateHoliday
SaturdayFebruary 08Second Saturday
SaturdayFebruary 22Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Bihar During March 2025

DayDateHoliday
SaturdayMarch 08Second Saturday
FridayMarch 14Holi
SaturdayMarch 22Fourth Saturday
 Monday March 31Idul Fitar

Bank Holidays in Bihar During April 2025

DayDateHoliday
ThursdayApril 06Ram Navami
SaturdayApril 12Second Saturday
 Monday April 14 Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
FridayApril 18Good Friday
SaturdayApril 26Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Bihar During May 2025

DayDateHoliday
 Thursday May 01 May Day
SaturdayMay 10Second Saturday
SaturdayMay 24Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Bihar During June 2025

DayDateHoliday
SaturdayJune 07Bakrid / Eid al-Adha
SaturdayJune 14Second Saturday
SaturdayJune 28Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Bihar During July 2025

DayDateHoliday
SundayJuly 06Muharram
SaturdayJuly 12Second Saturday
SaturdayJuly 26Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Bihar During August 2025

DayDateHoliday
SaturdayAugust 09Second Saturday
FridayAugust 15Independence Day
 Saturday August 16 Janmashtami
SaturdayAugust 23Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Bihar During September 2025

DayDateHoliday
SaturdaySeptember 13Second Saturday
SaturdaySeptember 27Fourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Bihar During October 2025

DayDateHoliday
 Wednesday October 01 Maha Navami
ThursdayOctober 02Gandhi Jayanti
SaturdayOctober 11Second Saturday
TuesdayOctober 21Diwali
SaturdayOctober 25Fourth Saturday
 Monday October 27 Chhath Puja
 Tuesday October 28 Chhath Puja Holiday

Bank Holidays in Bihar During November 2025

DayDateHoliday
Saturday08 NovemberSecond Saturday
Saturday22 NovemberFourth Saturday

Bank Holidays in Bihar During December 2025

DayDateHoliday
Saturday13 DecemberSecond Saturday
Thursday25 DecemberChristmas Day
Saturday27 DecemberFourth Saturday

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 2025

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:

  1. 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.
     
  2. 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.
     
  3. 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.
     
  4. 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.

Other States Bank Holiday List 2025

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Karnataka Bank Holiday List

Kerala Bank Holiday List

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Madhya Pradesh Bank Holiday List

Maharashtra Bank Holiday List

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Telangana Bank Holiday List

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Uttar Pradesh Bank Holiday List

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West Bengal Bank Holiday List

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