In Bihar, the banking holidays for 2025 are scheduled based on the guidelines provided by the Reserve Bank of India. These holidays fall into the categories of the Negotiable Instruments Act, Negotiable Instruments Act and Real-Time Gross Settlement Holiday, and Banks' Closing of Accounts. In addition to the designated holidays, banks in Bihar remain closed on second and fourth Saturdays, Sundays, and all regional, state, and national holidays.
However, users can continue to access digital banking services such as UPI, IMPS, net banking, and mobile banking on these holidays for their financial needs.
DATE | DAY | HOLIDAY |
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26 Jan 2025 | Sunday | Republic Day |
8 Mar 2025 | Saturday | Mahashivratri |
14 Mar 2025 | Friday | Holi |
22 Mar 2025 | Saturday | Bihar Day |
26 Mar 2025 | Wednesday | Holi |
27 Mar 2025 | Thursday | Holi |
29 Mar 2025 | Saturday | Good Friday |
31 Mar 2025 | Monday | Idul Fitr |
6 Apr 2025 | Sunday | Ram Navami |
14 Apr 2025 | Monday | Dr B R Ambedkar Jayanti |
18 Apr 2025 | Friday | Good Friday |
1 May 2025 | Thursday | May Day |
7 Jun 2025 | Sunday | Bakrid / Eid al Adha |
15 Aug 2025 | Friday | Independence Day |
16 Aug 2025 | Saturday | Janmashtami |
28 Aug 2025 | Thursday | Nuakhai |
1 Oct 2025 | Wednesday | Maha Navami |
2 Oct 2025 | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanthi |
12 Oct 2025 | Sunday | Durga Puja |
20 Oct 2025 | Monday | Diwali |
21 Oct 2025 | Tuesday | Diwali |
27 Oct 2025 | Monday | Chhath Puja |
28 Oct 2025 | Tuesday | Chhath Puja |
8 Nov 2025 | Saturday | Chhat Puja |
25 Dec 2025 | Thursday | Christmas |
Note : This bank holiday data is provisional and subject to change, pending final confirmation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)