Key Points
- The Bihar Education Department released the 2025 holiday calendar for schools and colleges.
- The calendar includes summer and winter vacation dates and other holidays.
- A detailed list of holidays is available, totaling 72 days, including festivals and important events.
Bihar School Holiday Calendar 2025: The Bihar Education Department has announced that several schools across the state will remain closed till 14th November 2025 due to the ongoing bye-elections. Many schools are being used as polling centres and for election-related arrangements, ensuring smooth and secure voting.
This temporary closure will help maintain order during the election process. Students and parents are advised to stay updated with official notices issued by the Bihar Education Department regarding school reopening dates. Along with the bye-election holidays, the official Bihar School Holiday Calendar 2025 also includes other important holidays, exam schedules, and vacation periods for students across the state.
Bihar School Holidays 2025 for Bye-Elections
Schools in many parts of Bihar will remain closed till 14th November 2025 due to the ongoing bye-elections. Several schools are being used as polling centres or for election-related work. This temporary closure will help ensure that the elections are carried out smoothly and safely. Parents, teachers, and students should follow official government updates to know when regular classes will resume.
Bihar School Holiday on November 6 for Assembly Elections 2025
Schools in many districts of Bihar will remain closed on November 6, 2025, for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections. The state government has ordered all schools in poll-bound areas to stay shut because many school buildings will be used as polling stations. Voting will take place from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM across 17 districts, including Patna, Muzaffarpur, Gopalganj, Vaishali, and Nalanda. This one-day school holiday will help ensure smooth and safe voting during the elections.
Bihar School Holiday on November 5 for Guru Nanak Jayanti
All schools in Patna and nearby areas of Bihar will remain closed on November 5, 2025, to celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Kartik Purnima. This day marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru and founder of Sikhism. People take part in prayers, Nagar Kirtans, and langars at Gurudwaras, especially at Patna Sahib, one of the holiest Sikh places. Some schools may have limited staff, but most will stay closed for the festival.
Bihar School Holiday Calendar 2025
Students can check the complete table below to learn about the list of Holidays within the state.
| S.No | Festival / Occasion | Date | No. of Days | Category | Day |
| 1 | Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti | 6 January | 1 | 0 | Monday |
| 2 | Makar Sankranti | 14 January | 1 | 0 | Tuesday |
| 3 | Republic Day | 26 January | 1 | 1 | Sunday |
| 4 | Vasant Panchami | 3 February | 1 | 0 | Monday |
| 5 | Sant Ravidas Jayanti | 12 February | 1 | 0 | Wednesday |
| 6 | Shab–e–Barat | 14 February | 1 | 0 | Friday |
| 7 | Maha Shivaratri | 26 February | 1 | 0 | Wednesday |
| 8 | Holi | 14–15 March | 2 | 0 | Friday to Saturday |
| 9 | Bihar Day | 22 March | 1 | 0 | Saturday |
| 10 | Last Friday of Ramadan | 28 March | 1 | 0 | Friday |
| 11 | Eid–ul–Fitr (Eid) | 31 March | 1 | 0 | Monday |
| 12 | Ram Navami | 6 April | 1 | 1 | Sunday |
| 13 | Mahavir Jayanti | 10 April | 1 | 0 | Thursday |
| 14 | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti | 14 April | 1 | 0 | Monday |
| 15 | Good Friday | 18 April | 1 | 0 | Friday |
| 16 | Veer Kunwar Singh Jayanti | 23 April | 1 | 0 | Wednesday |
| 17 | May Day | 1 May | 1 | 0 | Thursday |
| 18 | Janaki Navami | 6 May | 1 | 0 | Tuesday |
| 19 | Buddha Purnima | 12 May | 1 | 0 | Monday |
| 20 | Shravani Mondays / Eid–ul–Zoha | 2–21 June | 20 | 2 | Monday to Saturday |
| 21 | Last Shravani Monday | 4 August | 1 | 0 | Monday |
| 22 | Raksha Bandhan | 9 August | 1 | 0 | Saturday |
| 23 | Chehlum / Independence Day | 15 August | 1 | 0 | Friday |
| 24 | Shri Krishna Janmashtami | 16 August | 1 | 0 | Saturday |
| 25 | Hariyali Teej | 26 August | 1 | 0 | Tuesday |
| 26 | Hazrat Mohammad Sahib Birthday | 5 September | 1 | 0 | Friday |
| 27 | Anant Chaturdashi | 6 September | 1 | 0 | Saturday |
| 28 | Jivit Putrika Vrat | 15 September | 1 | 0 | Monday |
| 29 | Durga Puja (Kalash Sthapna) | 22 September | 1 | 0 | Monday |
| 30 | Durga Puja / Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | 29 September – 2 October | 4 | 0 | Monday to Thursday |
| 31 | Dhanteras / Diwali / Govardhan Puja / Bhai Dooj / Chhath Puja | 20–29 October | 10 | 1 | Monday to Wednesday |
| 32 | Guru Nanak Jayanti / Kartik Purnima | 5 November | 1 | 0 | Wednesday |
| 33 | Winter Vacation (Christmas – Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti) | 25–31 December | 7 | 1 | Thursday to Wednesday |
DOWNLOAD: Bihar Board School Holidays 2025 |
Bihar School Holiday Calendar 2025 provides students and parents with a clear schedule of all important holidays, festivals, and vacations across the state. By following this Bihar School Holiday 2025 calendar, students can plan their academic and personal activities effectively. Downloading the PDF ensures they stay updated and never miss any key holiday or break.
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