List of Bank Holidays in Bihar 2022

Located in Eastern India, Bihar shares borders with Nepal and the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. Apart from many Hindu places of pilgrimage, Bihar has many Buddhist locations like the Bodhi Tree at Bodh Gaya, where Lord Buddha is believed to have meditated. The River Ganges flows through the middle of Bihar.

This article lists and discusses the Bank Holidays in Bihar.

Bank Holiday in Bihar 2022

The second and fourth Saturdays are Bank Holidays 2022 Bihar. Here is the list of the other bank holidays -

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Importance of Some Regional Bank Holidays in Bihar

Bihar Day

Bihar Day marks the day Bihar was formed out of the Bengal Presidency in British India on 22 March 1912. However, this day officially became a state festival in 2011.

On this Bank Holidays 2022 Bihar, functions are organised across the state, and a festival called Bihar Utsav is held that lasts a fortnight.

Chhath Puja

Chhath Puja is a festival celebrated since ancient times. This Bank Holidays Bihar 2022 were observed in Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand.

It involves worshipping the sun god Surya to show thanks for life on earth. The day is marked with prayer and fasting.

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Vijaya Dashami

Also called Dussehra, Vijaya Dashami is a major Bank Holidays Bihar 2022 and many other parts of India. It marks the defeat of Lord Rama, who finally kills the demon Ravana to save his wife, Sita.

Janmashtami

Janmashtami, also called Gokulashtami, celebrates the birthday of Lord Krishna. Devotees mark the occasion by fasting, participating in community prayers, visiting temples, and preparing special food.

Houses are decorated with flowers and lights, and the night is spent with devotees chanting, “Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare, Hare."

The Bank Holiday List 2022 Bihar that we have provided you will help you if you plan to visit Bihar in 2022.

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FAQs on Bank Holidays in Bihar

Q1: Which of the Bank Holidays in Bihar involves devotees worshipping Surya?

During the Bank Holidays in Bihar, devotees worship Surya during Chhath Puja.

Q2: Which are the national Bank Holidays in Bihar?

The national Bank Holidays in Bihar are Republic Day, Yearly Closing of Bank Accounts, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti.

Q3: Which are the two major Christian days that mark Bank Holidays in Bihar?

The two major Christian days that mark Bank Holidays in Bihar are Good Friday and Christmas.

Q4: What is one of the major Hindu Bank Holidays in Bihar?

One of the major Hindu Bank Holidays in Bihar is Vijaya Dashami.

Q5: Other than second and fourth Saturdays, how many Bank Holidays in Bihar are there in 2022?

Excluding second and fourth Saturdays, there will be 19 Bank Holidays in Bihar in 2022.