Monday, 19 October 2026 · India time
Is Bank Open Today in Bihar?
No
Banks in Bihar are closed today — Dussehra / Maha Navami.
Today
ClosedMonday, 19 October 2026
Dussehra / Maha Navami
Tomorrow
OpenTuesday, 20 October 2026
Normal working day — all branches open.
Other states: is bank open today, state-wise · is bank holiday tomorrow
Next bank holidays in Bihar
| Date | Holiday | In | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 9 November | Diwali / Laxmi Puja | 21 days | State |
| Mon, 16 November | Chhath Puja (Prath Arghya) | 28 days | Regional |
| Tue, 24 November | Guru Nanak Jayanti | 36 days | State |
| Fri, 25 December | Christmas | 67 days | National |
Weekly offs coming up: Sat, 24 October (4th Saturday) · Sun, 25 October (Sunday) · Sun, 1 November (Sunday) · Sun, 8 November (Sunday)
Bank holidays in Bihar — October 2026
- Fri, 2 OctoberGandhi JayantiPast
- Sat, 17 OctoberMaha SaptamiPast
- Mon, 19 OctoberDussehra / Maha NavamiToday
Frequently Asked Questions
Is today a bank holiday in Bihar?
Monday, 19 October 2026: Banks in Bihar are closed today — Dussehra / Maha Navami.
Is tomorrow a bank holiday in Bihar?
Tuesday, 20 October 2026: Banks in Bihar are open tomorrow. It is a normal working day.
When is the next bank holiday in Bihar?
The next declared bank holiday in Bihar is Diwali / Laxmi Puja on Monday, 9 November 2026, in 21 days. Sundays and 2nd/4th Saturdays are weekly offs in between.
Are banks open on Saturday in Bihar?
Banks in Bihar, like everywhere in India, are closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. The 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays are working days unless they fall on a declared holiday.
Do UPI, ATMs and NEFT work on a bank holiday?
Yes. UPI, ATMs, net banking, IMPS and NEFT/RTGS run 24×7 on bank holidays. Only branch counters, cheque clearing and demand drafts pause.
Is bank open today in other East India states?
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Disclaimer: Status is based on the RBI holiday notification for Patna and the weekly-off rules for banks. Holidays can be added or shifted by later RBI or state notifications — confirm with your branch or the RBI website before an important visit.