Bihar is one of the oldest settlements, with a 3000-year history and an area of 94,163 square kilometers. Several architectural wonders spread across the state are evidence of Bihar’s rich heritage and culture. The official languages of this state are Maithili, Hindi, and Urdu.

Scroll down to learn about the government and bank holidays observed in the state of Bihar in 2025.

Apart from being unimaginably rich with most historical architectural structures, Bihar is also known for its rich cultures and traditions. The people from Bihar celebrate every puja with great respect, along with all of their family members. Below is the list of festivals that will be observed in Bihar in 2025:

1. Bihar Divas (22nd March): Bihar Divas is a very important day for the people of Bihar as it commemorates the state's foundation day. It was separated from Bengal in 1912, and the Bihar Divas started to be celebrated in 2010.
2. Holi (14th March): Holi started being celebrated to commemorate the victory of good over evil through the triumph of Lord Narasimha over Demon Hiranyakashyap. It is also known as the festival of colours.
3. Eid-ul-Fitr (31st March): This is one of the major holidays of Muslims, marking the end of Ramadan. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from before dawn to sunset, followed by a hearty meal in the evening.
4. Dr B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti (14th April): Dr B.R. Ambedkar fought for the rights and equality of every Indian citizen. Dr B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti marks his birth anniversary and is celebrated nationwide.
5. Ram Navami (6th April): Ram Navami is a festival of great enthusiasm for Hindus all over India. It marks the birth anniversary of Lord Rama, who is of great importance to Hindus.
6. May Day (1st May): It is observed nationwide and commemorates the struggles and hardships undertaken by our forefathers for the labour movement. This was a remarkable event for the workers.
7. Muharram (6th July): Muharram is an event of immense historical importance for both Shia and Sunni Muslims. It commemorates the martyrdom of the great Hazrat Imam Hussain.
8. Janmashtami (16th August): It is the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna when people form human pyramids to break the dahi handi. This event is considered very auspicious among the Hindus.
9. Maha Navami and Vijaya Dashami (1st October-2nd October): These are the last two days of the nine-day-long Durga Puja, during which Maa Durga is worshipped for nine days and immersed in the holy waters on the last day after being worshipped by everyone.
10. Diwali (21st October): Apart from being the festival of lights, Diwali also marks the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after a 14-year-long exile and war. Everyone lights up the corners of their house to welcome the goodness.
11. Chhath Puja (27th October): Chhath Puja is a very famous Hindu festival mainly celebrated in Bihar. It honours the Sun god and his sister, Chhathi Maiyya, Who is believed to be a source of energy, healing, and life.

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