Bihar has always been a state with a rich culture and history. The state of Bihar was in the year 2000, carved into two, with Jharkhand having split from it. The one unique advantage of the state is that a significant number of individuals are below the age of 25. The state was the centre of learning as well as the seat of power.
The Maurya and the Gupta dynasties sprang-up from the state. The capital city of Bihar is Patna. Some of the major cities of Bihar are Gaya, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur. Though Bihar has lagged behind in terms of development since independence, the state has been making rapid strides in the last few years. In fact, it is now among the fastest developing states in the country.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
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| January 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| January 26 | Friday |
Republic Day
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| January 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| February 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| February 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| March 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| March 22 | Friday |
Bihar Day
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| March 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| March 25 | Monday |
Holi
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| March 29 | Friday |
Good Friday
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| April 10 | Wednesday |
Idul Fitr
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| April 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| April 14 | Sunday |
Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
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| April 17 | Wednesday | |
| April 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| May 01 | Wednesday |
May Day
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| May 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| May 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| June 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| June 17 | Monday |
Bakrid / Eid al Adha
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| June 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| July 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| July 17 | Wednesday |
Muharram
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| July 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| August 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| August 15 | Thursday |
Independence Day
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| August 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| August 26 | Monday |
Janmashtami
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| September 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| September 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| October 02 | Wednesday |
Gandhi Jayanti
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| October 12 | Saturday | |
| October 13 | Sunday |
Vijaya Dashami
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| October 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| November 01 | Friday |
Diwali
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| November 07 | Thursday |
Chhath Puja
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| November 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| November 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| December 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| December 25 | Wednesday |
Christmas Day
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| December 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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