The Government of Bihar has released the Holidays List for 2025, applicable to Government Offices and Banks in the state. Complete holiday details and the link to download the official notification are provided below.
Bihar Government Offices Public Holidays List 2025
| Sl. No. | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1 | Guru Govind Singh Janm Divas | 06-Jan-2025 | Monday |
| 2 | Vasant Panchami | 03-Feb-2025 | Monday |
| 3 | Sant Ravidas Jayanti | 12-Feb-2025 | Wednesday |
| 4 | Shab-E-Barat | 14-Feb-2025 | Friday |
| 5 | Mahashivratri | 26-Feb-2025 | Wednesday |
| 6 | Samrat Ashok Ashtami | 05-Apr-2025 | Saturday |
| 7 | Mahavir Jayanti | 10-Apr-2025 | Thursday |
| 8 | Veer Kunwar Singh Jayanti | 23-Apr-2025 | Wednesday |
| 9 | Janaki Navami | 06-May-2025 | Tuesday |
| 10 | Buddha Purnima | 12-May-2025 | Monday |
| 11 | Kabir Jayanti | 11-Jun-2025 | Wednesday |
| 12 | Chehallum | 15-Aug-2025 | Friday |
| 13 | Hazrat Muhammad Sahab Janm Divas | 05-Sep-2025 | Friday |
| 14 | Durga Puja (Saptami) | 29-Sep-2025 | Monday |
| 15 | Chitragupta Puja / Bhai Dooj | 23-Oct-2025 | Thursday |
| 16 | Guru Govind Singh Janm Divas | 27-Dec-2025 | Saturday |
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 Government Offices Optional / Restricted Holidays List 2025
| Sl. No. | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1 | New Year | 01-Jan-2025 | Wednesday |
| 2 | Makar Sankranti | 14-Jan-2025 | Tuesday |
| 3 | Karpuri Thakur Jayanti | 24-Jan-2025 | Friday |
| 4 | Holika Dahan | 13-Mar-2025 | Thursday |
| 5 | Ramzan Ka Antim Zuma | 28-Mar-2025 | Friday |
| 6 | Idul Fitra (Eid) | 01-Apr-2025 | Tuesday |
| 7 | Idul Zoha (Bakrid) | 08-Jun-2025 | Sunday |
| 8 | Anugrah Narayan Singh Jayanti | 18-Jun-2025 | Wednesday |
| 9 | Muharram | 07-Jul-2025 | Monday |
| 10 | Antim Shravani Somvar | 04-Aug-2025 | Monday |
| 11 | Raksha Bandhan | 09-Aug-2025 | Saturday |
| 12 | Haritalika Teej Vrat | 26-Aug-2025 | Tuesday |
| 13 | Anant Chaturdashi | 06-Sep-2025 | Saturday |
| 14 | Jivitputrika Vrat | 14-Sep-2025 | Sunday |
| 15 | Vishwakarma Puja | 17-Sep-2025 | Wednesday |
| 16 | Durga Puja Kalash Sthapan | 22-Sep-2025 | Monday |
| 17 | Durga Puja (Ekadashi) | 03-Oct-2025 | Friday |
| 18 | Jai Prakash Narayan Jayanti | 11-Oct-2025 | Saturday |
| 19 | Shri Krishna Singh Jayanti | 21-Oct-2025 | Tuesday |
| 20 | Chhath Puja (Kharna) | 26-Oct-2025 | Sunday |
| 21 | Dr. Rajendra Prasad Jayanti | 03-Dec-2025 | Wednesday |
| 22 | Christmas Eve | 24-Dec-2025 | Wednesday |
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 Bank Holidays List 2025
| Sl. No. | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1 | Republic Day | 26-Jan-2025 | Sunday |
| 2 | Holi | 14-Mar-2025 | Friday |
| 15-Mar-2025 | Saturday | ||
| 3 | Bihar Divas | 22-Mar-2025 | Saturday |
| 4 | Id-ul-Fitra (Eid) | 31-Mar-2025 | Monday |
| 5 | Annual Bank Account Closing | 01-Apr-2025 | Tuesday |
| 6 | Ram Navami | 06-Apr-2025 | Sunday |
| 7 | Bhim Rao Ambedkar Janm Divas | 14-Apr-2025 | Monday |
| 8 | Good Friday | 18-Apr-2025 | Friday |
| 9 | May Day (Shram Divas) | 01-May-2025 | Thursday |
| 10 | Id-ul-Zoha (Bakrid) | 07-Jun-2025 | Saturday |
| 11 | Muharram | 06-Jul-2025 | Sunday |
| 12 | Independence Day | 15-Aug-2025 | Friday |
| 13 | Shri Krishna Janmashtami | 16-Aug-2025 | Saturday |
| 14 | Durga Puja | 30-Sep-2025 | Tuesday |
| 01-Oct-2025 | Wednesday | ||
| 02-Oct-2025 | Thursday | ||
| 15 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | 02-Oct-2025 | Thursday |
| 16 | Deepavali | 22-Oct-2025 | Wednesday |
| 17 | Chhath Puja | 27-Oct-2025 | Monday |
| 28-Oct-2025 | Tuesday | ||
| 18 | Christmas | 25-Dec-2025 | Thursday |
Note:
- The dates of Muslim festival holidays may change depending on the visibility of the moon.
Official Notification
Bihar State Holidays List 2025 Notification (PDF)
Official Website
You may visit the official website of Bihar Gazette for more details.
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