What is the news: Bihar government has released a list of government holidays for 2026, including a total of 44 holidays. These include Holi, Eid, Diwali, Republic and Independence Day.
There is a good news for government employees in Bihar. The Bihar government has released a new list of holidays declared in 2026. According to this list, government employees will be able to take advantage of 44 holidays next year. This includes normal holidays, public holidays and alternative holidays.
This will have a positive impact on government employees, as the increase in the number of holidays will improve their work-life balance. Especially during the major festivals this year, he will get a chance to spend time at home.
In 2026, 11 general holidays, 17 alternative holidays and 15 public holidays have been determined in government offices. Apart from this, an annual account of one day will also be finished. Major festivals include Holi, Eid, Diwali, Durga Puja, Mahashivaratri, Buddha Purnima, Christmas, Republic Day and Independence Day.
Apart from this, there will also be holidays on Bihar Day and other local opportunities on 22 March. The date of Muslim festivals will be decided on seeing the moon, so it can also change. The special thing is that on March 3 and 4, 2026, two days leave for Holi will be given. Different holidays have also been provided for other institutions.
In short: 44 government holidays have been announced in Bihar for 2026. The holidays include general, public and alternative holidays. Government employees will get the benefit of holidays on major festivals. There will also be holidays on Bihar Day and other local opportunities. The dates of Muslim festivals will be decided on seeing the moon.