Bank holidays 2025: List of bank holidays in Bihar

Bank Holidays in 2025 in Bihar: Bank holidays play an important role in planning financial tasks and ensuring smooth banking. In Bihar, like in other parts of India, banks observe holidays for national events, regional festivals, and weekends. Below is a simple guide to Bank Holidays in Bihar in 2025 to help you stay informed.

Weekend Bank Closures in 2025

Banks across India follow a standard schedule for weekend closures:

• Sundays: All banks remain closed.
• Second and Fourth Saturdays: Banks do not operate on these weekends.

For instance, in January 2025, banks will remain closed on 11 January (second Saturday) and 25 January (fourth Saturday).

National Bank Holidays in 2025

National holidays, also known as gazetted holidays, are observed all over India, including Bihar. Key dates for 2025 include:

• 26 January (Republic Day): Celebrates India becoming a republic.
• 15 August (Independence Day): Marks India¡¯s independence from British rule.
• 2 October (Gandhi Jayanti): Honours the birth of Mahatma Gandhi.
• 25 December (Christmas Day): Celebrated as a major festival worldwide.

State-Specific Bank Holidays in Bihar

In addition to national holidays, Bihar observes region-specific holidays based on local festivals and events. Some of these include:

• 14 March (Holi): Known as the festival of colours, celebrated with joy.
• 31 March (Idul Fitr): Marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
• 18 April (Good Friday): A Christian holiday remembering the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
• 7 June (Bakrid/Eid al-Adha): An important festival for the Muslim community.

Detailed List of Bank Holidays in Bihar for 2025

Here is the full schedule of Bank Holidays in Bihar in 2025, including weekends, national events, and regional holidays:

How Are Bank Holidays Decided?

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulates bank holidays as per the Negotiable Instruments Act, of 1881. While national holidays apply everywhere, regional holidays depend on local customs and festivals. In Bihar, these include significant events such as Diwali, Eid, and Christmas.

(Note: Dates/timings may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available.)