Government issued complete list … 44 holidays, – News-Patiala English

The Bihar government has issued a public holiday list for the year 2026. This time government employees will get a total of 44 days off. It includes ordinary holidays, public holidays and alternate / optional) holidays. According to the Orders of the State Government, the rule of working for five days at the Secretariat and Directorate at the level of five days will continue.

On which occasions will be holiday?
This list includes all the largest festivals and special days. These include a large festival like Holi, Eid, Dhwali, Dhwa Puja, the Buddha Purana, the Buddha Puima, Granam, Independence Day, Independence Day. In addition, Bihar Day (March 22) and other local occasions will also be discharge.

The dates of the Muslim festival may change as the moon’s appearance. Similarly, this time is given two-day holiday (3 and 4th March 2026) on Holy. Special public holidays are also set for banks, courts and other organizations. As – to close the annual bank account on the April 2026.

Optional (restricted) holiday & mldr;
Employees will also get a 17-day optional leave. It involves the festival and special occasions of different communities. Employees will be able to choose the holiday according to their convenience. Festivities of all communities: The important festival of Hindus, Muslim, Sikh, Christianity, and other communities are included. Extra day – many festivals like Holi have been given two-day holiday (3, 4 March).