Bihar government releases 2027 holiday calendar for employees

The Bihar government, under the administration of Samrat Choudhary, has released the official holiday calendar for state employees for the year 2027. The schedule includes 12 general holidays, three of which fall on Sundays.

In addition to general holidays, employees are permitted to select up to three optional holidays from a provided list of various festivals and observances, such as Makar Sankranti, Eid, Holi, Bakrid, and Raksha Bandhan.

For banks and financial institutions, 24 holidays have been designated under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The calendar also includes a specific holiday on April 1, 2027, to allow for the completion of annual financial accounting.