The Government of Bihar has published the official holiday list for 2027, applicable to all Government Offices and Banks across the state. The complete holiday schedule, along with a link to download the official notification, is provided below for reference.
Bihar Public Holidays List 2027 for Government Offices
| Sl. No. | Name of Holiday | Date | Day of Week |
| 1 | Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti | 15-Jan-2027 | Friday |
| 2 | Shab-e-Barat | 24-Jan-2027 | Sunday |
| 3 | Vasant Panchami | 11-Feb-2027 | Thursday |
| 4 | Sant Ravidas Jayanti | 20-Feb-2027 | Saturday |
| 5 | Maha Shivratri | 06-Mar-2027 | Saturday |
| 6 | Samrat Ashoka Ashtami | 14-Apr-2027 | Wednesday |
| 7 | Veer Kunwar Singh Jayanti | 23-Apr-2027 | Friday |
| 8 | Janaki Navami | 14-May-2027 | Friday |
| 9 | Kabir Jayanti | 18-Jun-2027 | Friday |
| 10 | Chehallum | 25-Jul-2027 | Sunday |
| 11 | Durga Puja (Saptami) | 06-Oct-2027 | Wednesday |
| 12 | Chitragupta Puja / Bhai Dooj | 31-Oct-2027 | Sunday |
Note:
- The dates of Muslim festival holidays may change depending on the visibility of the moon.
- The five-day working week system will remain in force in the secretariat departments and directorates under the state government.
- The six-day working week system will continue to be applicable in regional offices (including offices of Divisional Commissioners, offices of Chief Engineers, etc.).
Bihar Optional / Restricted Holidays List 2027 for Government Offices
| Sl. No. | Name of Holiday | Date | Day of Week |
| 1 | New Year | 01-Jan-2027 | Friday |
| 2 | Makar Sankranti | 15-Jan-2027 | Friday |
| 3 | Karpoori Thakur Jayanti | 24-Jan-2027 | Sunday |
| 4 | Last Friday of Ramzan (Jumat-ul-Vida) | 05-Mar-2027 | Friday |
| 5 | Eid-ul-Fitr (Eid) | 11-Mar-2027 | Thursday |
| 6 | Holika Dahan | 22-Mar-2027 | Monday |
| 7 | Eid-ul-Azha (Bakrid) | 18-May-2027 | Tuesday |
| 8 | Muharram (Youm-e-Ashura) | 17-Jun-2027 | Thursday |
| 9 | Anugrah Narayan Sinha Jayanti | 18-Jun-2027 | Friday |
| 10 | Last Shravan Monday | 16-Aug-2027 | Monday |
| 11 | Raksha Bandhan | 17-Aug-2027 | Tuesday |
| 12 | Hartalika Teej Vrat | 03-Sep-2027 | Friday |
| 13 | Anant Chaturdashi | 14-Sep-2027 | Tuesday |
| 14 | Vishwakarma Puja | 17-Sep-2027 | Friday |
| 15 | Jivitputrika Vrat (Jitiya) | 23-Sep-2027 | Thursday |
| 16 | Durga Puja (Kalash Sthapana) | 01-Oct-2027 | Friday |
| 17 | Durga Puja (Ekadashi) | 10-Oct-2027 | Sunday |
| 18 | Jai Prakash Narayan Jayanti | 11-Oct-2027 | Monday |
| 19 | Shri Krishna Singh Jayanti | 21-Oct-2027 | Thursday |
| 20 | Chhath Puja (Kharna) | 03-Nov-2027 | Wednesday |
| 21 | Chhath Puja Prasad Distribution | 03-Dec-2027 | Friday |
| 22 | Christmas Eve | 24-Dec-2027 | Friday |
Note :
- The dates of Muslim festival holidays may change depending on the visibility of the moon.
- Out of the above mentioned optional/restricted holidays, a maximum of three holidays can be availed throughout the year.
Bihar Holidays List 2027 for Banks
| Sl. No. | Name of Holiday | Date | Day of Week |
| 1 | Republic Day | 26-Jan-2027 | Tuesday |
| 2 | Eid-ul-Fitr (Eid) | 10-Mar-2027 | Wednesday |
| 3 | Bihar Diwas | 22-Mar-2027 | Monday |
| 4 | Holi (Day 1) | 23-Mar-2027 | Tuesday |
| 5 | Holi (Day 2) | 24-Mar-2027 | Wednesday |
| 6 | Good Friday | 26-Mar-2027 | Friday |
| 7 | Annual Bank Account Closing | 01-Apr-2027 | Thursday |
| 8 | Bhim Rao Ambedkar Birth Anniversary | 14-Apr-2027 | Wednesday |
| 9 | Ram Navami | 15-Apr-2027 | Thursday |
| 10 | Mahavir Jayanti | 19-Apr-2027 | Monday |
| 11 | May Day (Labour Day) | 01-May-2027 | Saturday |
| 12 | Eid-ul-Azha (Bakrid) | 17-May-2027 | Monday |
| 13 | Buddha Purnima | 20-May-2027 | Thursday |
| 14 | Muharram (Youm-e-Ashura) | 16-Jun-2027 | Wednesday |
| 15 | Independence Day | 15-Aug-2027 | Sunday |
| 16 | Hazrat Mohammad Sahib’s Birthday | 15-Aug-2027 | Sunday |
| 17 | Shri Krishna Janmashtami | 25-Aug-2027 | Wednesday |
| 18 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | 02-Oct-2027 | Saturday |
| 19 | Durga Puja (Ashtami) | 07-Oct-2027 | Thursday |
| 20 | Durga Puja (Navami) | 08-Oct-2027 | Friday |
| 21 | Durga Puja (Dashami) | 09-Oct-2027 | Saturday |
| 22 | Diwali | 29-Oct-2027 | Friday |
| 23 | Chhath Puja (Day 1) | 04-Nov-2027 | Thursday |
| 24 | Chhath Puja (Day 2) | 05-Nov-2027 | Friday |
| 25 | Christmas | 25-Dec-2027 | Saturday |
Note:
- The dates of Muslim festival holidays may change depending on the visibility of the moon.
Official Notification
Bihar State Holidays List 2027 Notification (PDF)
Official Website
You may visit the official website of Bihar Gazette for more details.
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