Bihar Government Holiday Calendar 2027: Full List

The Government of Bihar has officially released the holiday calendar for 2027 through its General Administration Department. The notification dated 15 October 2026 provides the list of general holidays, optional holidays, public holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act and the annual bank account closing holiday.

Government employees, teachers, students, bank customers and other residents can use this calendar to plan their holidays and official work in advance.

Bihar Government Holiday List 2027: Overview

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The official holiday notification is available on the Bihar Government General Administration Department website. The notification contains the complete holiday schedules and applicable instructions.

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Bihar Government General Holidays 2027 – Schedule 1

The following 12 general holidays are notified for Bihar Government offices and Revenue Criminal Courts.

Bihar Optional Holidays 2027 – Schedule 2

The notification provides 22 optional or restricted holiday occasions. Eligible government employees can avail a maximum of three holidays from this list during 2027, subject to prior approval by the competent authority.

Bihar Public Holidays 2027 Under Negotiable Instruments Act – Schedule 3

The following occasions are declared public holidays under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The schedule contains 20 occasions spread over 24 calendar days.

Bihar Bank Holiday 2027 – Schedule 4

In addition to notified public holidays, bank branches generally observe Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays. Customers should confirm branch-level service availability before visiting.

Important Instructions for Bihar Government Employees

• Employees can choose a maximum of three optional holidays from Schedule 2, subject to prior approval.
• General holidays and public holidays are listed separately in the government notification.
• The five-day working week continues in Secretariat departments and directorates.
• Regional and field offices continue with a six-day working week, as specified in the notification.
• Some holidays fall on Sundays or other weekly holidays; avoid counting the same date twice.
• Dates of Muslim festivals may change depending on moon sighting.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Has Bihar Government Holiday Calendar 2027 been released?

Yes. The Bihar Government issued the 2027 holiday notification on 15 October 2026 through the General Administration Department.

2. How many general holidays are there in Bihar in 2027?

The notification lists 12 general holidays in Schedule 1.

3. How many optional holidays can government employees take?

Eligible employees may take up to three holidays from the 22 optional holiday occasions, subject to prior approval.

4. When is Holi holiday in Bihar in 2027?

Holi public holidays are listed on 23 and 24 March 2027. Holika Dahan on 22 March is an optional holiday, while Bihar Diwas is also listed on 22 March.

5. When is Diwali in Bihar in 2027?

Diwali is listed as a public holiday on 29 October 2027.

6. When is Chhath Puja holiday in Bihar in 2027?

The public holidays for Chhath Puja are 4 and 5 November 2027. Chhath Kharna on 3 November is included in the optional holiday schedule.

7. Is 1 April 2027 a bank holiday in Bihar?

Yes. The notification specifies 1 April 2027 as the annual bank accounts closing holiday.

Conclusion

The Bihar Government Holiday Calendar 2027 provides separate schedules for general holidays, optional holidays, public holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act and annual bank account closing. Employees should check the applicable category and obtain approval where required. For official planning, always refer to the government notification and any subsequent amendments.