Bihar Holiday Calendar 2025

Date

Day

Holiday Name

Description

January 26, 2025

Sunday

Republic Day

Celebrates the adoption of the Indian Constitution. Patriotic parades and flag hoisting are held nationwide.

March 14, 2025

Friday

Holi (Dhuleti)

The festival of colors. Friends and families throw colored powders and enjoy sweets.

March 15, 2025

Saturday

Holika Dahan

Bonfire night before Holi, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.

March 22, 2025

Saturday

Bihar Day (Bihar Diwas)

Marks the formation of the state of Bihar in 1912. Celebrated with pride and cultural programs.

March 31, 2025

Monday

Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid)

Celebrated at the end of Ramadan. People offer prayers, give zakat, and enjoy feasts.

April 6, 2025

Sunday

Ram Navami

Birth anniversary of Lord Rama. Temples host special prayers and recitations.

April 14, 2025

Monday

Ambedkar Jayanti

Tribute to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, champion of equality and principal architect of the Constitution.

April 18, 2025

Friday

Good Friday

Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

May 1, 2025

Thursday

Labour Day (May Day)

Celebrates workers’ rights and contributions to the economy.

June 7, 2025

Saturday

Bakrid (Eid al-Adha)

Festival of Sacrifice, honoring Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion to God.

July 6, 2025

Sunday

Muharram

Islamic New Year and remembrance of Imam Hussain’s martyrdom.

August 15, 2025

Friday

Independence Day

Marks India's freedom from British rule in 1947. National holiday with celebrations and speeches.

August 16, 2025

Saturday

Janmashtami

Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna with fasting, bhajans, and midnight festivities.

October 1, 2025

Wednesday

Maha Navami

Ninth day of Durga Puja. Devotees worship the goddess Durga with great devotion.

October 2, 2025

Thursday

Gandhi Jayanti / Vijaya Dashami

Gandhi Jayanti honors the Father of the Nation. Also celebrated as Dussehra, the day Lord Rama defeated Ravana.

October 21, 2025

Tuesday

Diwali

Festival of Lights. Homes are lit with diyas, fireworks light the sky, and sweets are exchanged.

October 27, 2025

Monday

Chhath Puja (Nahay Khay)

First day of Chhath where devotees purify themselves and begin the holy fast.

October 28, 2025

Tuesday

Chhath Puja (Kharna)

Second day of Chhath Puja. Devotees offer prayers to the setting sun.

December 25, 2025

Thursday

Christmas Day

Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Marked with prayers, decorations, and family gatherings.