Bihar is one of the oldest settlements, with a 3000-year history and an area of 94,163 square kilometres. 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 2024:

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 2024:

1. Bihar Divas (22nd March 2024): Bihar Divas is very important for the people of Bihar as they commemorate the state's foundation day. It was separated from Bengal in 1912, and the Bihar Divas started to be celebrated in 2010.
2. Holi (25th March 2024): 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 (10th April 2024): 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 2024): 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 (17th April 2024): 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 2024): 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 (17th July 2024): 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 (26th August 2024): 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 (12th October-13th October 2024): 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 (1st November 2024): 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 (7th November 2024): 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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