Bihar State Government announced the List of Bank Holidays under Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 on 17/12/2105. Please note that the holidays are applicable only for physical branches. Customers can access their bank accounts through alternate channels i.e Net Banking, Mobile Banking, SMS Banking, Phone Banking etc. On majority of the B ank Holidays , RTGS/NEFT Digital transaction channel is open. IMPS is open 24*7. Total Bank Holidays - 20 Holidays on Sundays - 6 Holiday specific to Bihar - 01) Chaath Puja. Read here about Chaath Puja . 02) Bihar Diwas. Read here about Bihar formation day Name of Festival Date Day Remarks Republic Day 26-Jan-2016 Tuesday Bihar Formation Day 22-Mar-2016 Tuesday Bihar Exclusive ...