As we move into the second quarter of the year, staying informed about the Bihar bank holiday schedule for 2026 is essential for both personal and business financial planning. Whether you are in Patna or the rural heartlands, banking operations often pause for regional milestones that are unique to the state.
The upcoming months feature a mix of national holidays like Independence Day (Aug 15) and deeply rooted local festivals. The highlight of the Bihar calendar remains the year-end period, featuring Durga Puja and the state's most iconic festival, Chhath Puja. In 2026, Chhath Puja (Sandhya Arghya) falls on November 15, which is a Sunday, followed by a state-declared holiday on Monday, November 16.
Key Banking Observations for 2026:
- The Sunday Factor: Several major holidays like Diwali (Nov 8) and Chhath Puja (Nov 15) fall on Sundays this year.
- Digital Services: Net banking, UPI, and ATM networks remain operational throughout the state, even during major festival shutdowns.
Upcoming Bank Holidays in Bihar:
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List of Bank Holidays in Bihar for 2026:
Here is the complete list of bank holidays in Bihar for 2026, with dates and weekdays so you can check at a glance.
| Date | Weekday | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| 10 January 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 24 January 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 26 January 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| 14 February 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 28 February 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 03 March 2026 | Tuesday | Holi |
| 14 March 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 21 March 2026 | Saturday | Idul Fitr |
| 22 March 2026 | Sunday | Bihar Day |
| 27 March 2026 | Friday | Ram Navami |
| 28 March 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 03 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 11 April 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 14 April 2026 | Tuesday | Dr Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 25 April 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 01 May 2026 | Friday | May Day |
| 09 May 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 23 May 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Bakrid / Eid al Adha |
| 13 June 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 26 June 2026 | Friday | Muharram |
| 27 June 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 11 July 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 25 July 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 08 August 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 22 August 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 04 September 2026 | Friday | Janmashtami |
| 12 September 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 26 September 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 02 October 2026 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| 10 October 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 20 October 2026 | Tuesday | Maha Navami |
| 21 October 2026 | Wednesday | Vijaya Dashami |
| 24 October 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 08 November 2026 | Sunday | Diwali |
| 14 November 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 15 November 2026 | Sunday | Chhath Puja |
| 16 November 2026 | Monday | Chhath Puja Holiday |
| 28 November 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 12 December 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
Frequently Asked Questions: Bihar Bank Holidays 2026
Yes. In 2026, while the evening Arghya falls on Sunday (Nov 15), the Bihar government and banks observe a holiday for the Morning Arghya/Paran on Monday, November 16, 2026.
Yes, August 15, 2026, is a National Holiday. Since it falls on a Saturday in 2026, all banks in Bihar will be closed for public transactions.
Yes, banks in Bihar are expected to be closed on May 28, 2026 (Thursday) for Bakrid, depending on the sighting of the moon.
Yes, October 2, 2026, falls on a Friday. It is a mandatory national bank holiday across all Indian states, including Bihar.
Banks typically observe holidays for Maha Navami (Oct 20) and Vijaya Dashami (Oct 21). Since these fall on Tuesday and Wednesday in 2026, plan your banking needs early that week.