Bihar Official Govt. Holidays List for 2024: The state of Bihar, rich in mythology and history, welcomes us to explore its official government holidays for 2024. Every occasion, from historical remembrances to religious festivals, adds color to the state's rich fabric. To shed light on the distinctive fusion of tradition and modernity that characterizes the area, we are presenting before you the full list of holidays in Bihar for 2024.
Date | Day | Occasion | Description | ||
26 Jan | Friday | Republic Day | Celebration of India's constitution adoption | ||
24 Feb | Saturday | Guru Ravidas Jayanthi | Commemoration of the saint Ravidas's birth | ||
8 Mar | Friday | Maha Shivrathri | "Dedicated to Lord Shiva | marked by fasting and prayers" | |
22 Mar | Friday | Bihar Diwas | Bihar state foundation day | ||
26 Mar | Tuesday | Holi | Festival of colors and joy | ||
27 Mar | Wednesday | Holi | Festival of colors and joy (second day) | ||
29 Mar | Friday | Good Friday | Christian holiday commemorating Jesus Christ's crucifixion | ||
11 Apr | Friday | Idul-Fitr | Muslim festival marking the end of Ramadan | ||
14 Apr | Sunday | Bhimrao Ambedkar Jayanti | "Birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar | architect of the Indian Constitution" | |
17 Apr | Wednesday | Ram Navmi | Celebration of Lord Rama's birth | ||
21 Apr | Sunday | Mahavir Jayanthi | Commemoration of Lord Mahavir's birth (Jain festival) | ||
1 May | Wednesday | May Day (Shram Diwas) | "International Workers' Day | honoring labor and workers" | |
23 May | Thursday | Budha Purnima | "Celebration of Lord Buddha's birth | enlightenment | and death" |
17 Jun | Monday | Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakri Eid) | Muslim festival of sacrifice | ||
17 Jul | Wednesday | Muharram | Observance of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein | ||
15 Aug | Thursday | Independence Day | Commemoration of India's independence | ||
19 Aug | Monday | Raksha Bandhan | Celebration of the bond between brothers and sisters | ||
26 Aug | Monday | Sreekrishna Janmashtami | Celebration of Lord Krishna's birth | ||
2 Oct | Wednesday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Commemoration of Mahatma Gandhi's birth | ||
11 Oct | Friday | Durga Puja (Maha Astham/Navami) | Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga | ||
12 Oct | Saturday | Durga Puja (Maha Navami) | Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga (second day) | ||
31 Oct | Thursday | Deepavali | Festival of lights and victory of good over evil | ||
7 Nov | Thursday | Chhath Puja | "Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God | Surya" | |
8 Nov | Friday | Chhath Puja | "Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God | Surya (second day)" | |
25 Dec | Wednesday | Christmas | Celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ |
Also Read: Tripura Official Govt. Holidays List for 2024
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