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
Day | Date | Holiday |
Saturday | January 11 | Second Saturday |
Saturday | January 25 | Fourth Saturday |
Sunday | January 26 | Republic Day |
Bank Holidays in Bihar During February 2025
Day | Date | Holiday |
Saturday | February 08 | Second Saturday |
Saturday | February 22 | Fourth Saturday |
Bank Holidays in Bihar During March 2025
Day | Date | Holiday |
Saturday | March 08 | Second Saturday |
Friday | March 14 | Holi |
Saturday | March 22 | Fourth Saturday |
Monday | March 31 | Idul Fitar |
Bank Holidays in Bihar During April 2025
Day | Date | Holiday |
Thursday | April 06 | Ram Navami |
Saturday | April 12 | Second Saturday |
Monday | April 14 | Dr Ambedkar Jayanti |
Friday | April 18 | Good Friday |
Saturday | April 26 | Fourth Saturday |
Bank Holidays in Bihar During May 2025
Day | Date | Holiday |
Thursday | May 01 | May Day |
Saturday | May 10 | Second Saturday |
Saturday | May 24 | Fourth Saturday |
Bank Holidays in Bihar During June 2025
Day | Date | Holiday |
Saturday | June 07 | Bakrid / Eid al-Adha |
Saturday | June 14 | Second Saturday |
Saturday | June 28 | Fourth Saturday |
Bank Holidays in Bihar During July 2025
Day | Date | Holiday |
Sunday | July 06 | Muharram |
Saturday | July 12 | Second Saturday |
Saturday | July 26 | Fourth Saturday |
Bank Holidays in Bihar During August 2025
Day | Date | Holiday |
Saturday | August 09 | Second Saturday |
Friday | August 15 | Independence Day |
Saturday | August 16 | Janmashtami |
Saturday | August 23 | Fourth Saturday |
Bank Holidays in Bihar During September 2025
Day | Date | Holiday |
Saturday | September 13 | Second Saturday |
Saturday | September 27 | Fourth Saturday |
Bank Holidays in Bihar During October 2025
Day | Date | Holiday |
Wednesday | October 01 | Maha Navami |
Thursday | October 02 | Gandhi Jayanti |
Saturday | October 11 | Second Saturday |
Tuesday | October 21 | Diwali |
Saturday | October 25 | Fourth Saturday |
Monday | October 27 | Chhath Puja |
Tuesday | October 28 | Chhath Puja Holiday |
Bank Holidays in Bihar During November 2025
Day | Date | Holiday |
Saturday | 08 November | Second Saturday |
Saturday | 22 November | Fourth Saturday |
Bank Holidays in Bihar During December 2025
Day | Date | Holiday |
Saturday | 13 December | Second Saturday |
Thursday | 25 December | Christmas Day |
Saturday | 27 December | Fourth 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:
- 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.
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