The Government of Bihar, on October 15, 2026, has issued the holiday calendar for the year 2027 for State Government offices and Revenue Criminal Courts.
The following has been stated:
For 2027, the State Government has notified 12 general holidays for all offices under the State Government and Revenue Criminal Courts, as listed in Schedule 1.
State Government employees may avail a maximum of three holidays during the year from the optional/restricted holiday list provided in Schedule 2, subject to prior approval.
Under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Schedule 3 specifies public holidays in Bihar for 2027. The list includes occasions such as Republic Day, Holi, Bihar Day, Eid, Independence Day, Janmashtami, Durga Puja, Diwali and Christmas.
The notification also provides for an annual bank accounts closing holiday on April 1, 2027, as specified in Schedule 4.
The five-day working week will continue in State Government Secretariat departments and directorates, while a six-day working week will continue in regional offices. Dates of Muslim festival holidays may be modified depending on moon sighting.
