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 released the official Bihar School Holiday Calendar 2025, highlighting important school holidays, exam dates, and vacations across the state. In November, schools will remain closed on November 6, 2025, due to the first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections, as many school buildings will serve as polling stations.
From November 19 to 26, 2025, schools will conduct the BSEB Sent-Up Exams for Classes 10 and 12, which are mandatory for board exam eligibility. Following this, practical exams will be held from November 24 to 29, 2025, as per individual school timetables.
The academic year will conclude with a winter vacation from December 25 to 31, 2025, giving students a week-long break before the new session begins. Check this article for the detailed Bihar School Holiday List 2025.
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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