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 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| January 26 | Thursday |
Republic Day
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| January 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| February 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| February 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| March 08 | Wednesday |
Holi
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| March 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| March 22 | Wednesday |
Bihar Day
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| March 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| March 30 | Thursday | |
| April 07 | Friday |
Good Friday
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| April 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| April 14 | Friday |
Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
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| April 22 | Saturday |
Idul Fitr
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| May 01 | Monday |
May Day
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| May 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| May 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| June 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| June 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| June 29 | Thursday |
Bakrid / Eid al Adha
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| July 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| July 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| July 29 | Saturday |
Muharram
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| August 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| August 15 | Tuesday |
Independence Day
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| August 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| September 07 | Thursday |
Janmashtami
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| September 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| September 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| October 02 | Monday |
Gandhi Jayanti
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| October 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| October 23 | Monday | |
| October 24 | Tuesday |
Vijaya Dashami
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| October 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| November 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| November 12 | Sunday |
Diwali
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| November 19 | Sunday |
Chhath Puja
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| November 20 | Monday |
Chhath Puja Holiday
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| November 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| December 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| December 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| December 25 | Monday |
Christmas Day
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